On 16 November 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, honoured Mr. Mokhtar Bouazza, the founder of the start-up project Gardens of Babylon and winner of the Euro-Mediterranean Youth Entrepreneurship award, which was held in Palermo, Italy. The ceremony took place at the ministry’s headquarters and was attended by the official in charge of the management of the affairs of the University of Mascara, and the director of its incubator. This recognition was granted by the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and Local Assembly (ARLEM), and the Assembly of European Regions (AER). 

The Gardens of Babylon enterprise relies on advanced technical solutions, including artificial intelligence, sensors, and smart irrigation systems.  Computer vision and farm management software are also employed to maximise agricultural production while minimising water consumption and environmental impact.