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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research answers questions from the members of the Council of the Nation

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research answers questions from the members of the Council of the Nation

On 25 December 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, attended a plenary session at the Council of the Nation, chaired by the Council’s president, Mr. Azouz Nasri. The session was dedicated to answering the oral questions from several government members. Four of these were directed at the sector and were asked by members of the Council of the Nation.
Mr. Lakhdar Moulay Saadoun: The mechanisms and priorities set by the Ministry for utilising scientific research to achieve sustainable development and national security in the country;
Mr. Youcef Laarab: The timeframe for providing buses to transport students from certain municipalities in the province of El Tarf to their university;
Mr. Abderraouf Fakhr Eddine Ghanem: The timeframe for registering the independent university centre in the province of Touggourt, as part of the national university development plan;
Mr. Miloud Kaddouri: The reasons that prevented the inclusion of the Nour El Bachir University Centre in El Bayadh among the centres that were promoted to university status, and whether the authorities will consider this request.
Mr. Baddari clarified that the Algerian university is committed to fulfilling its economic role. He stated that it “aims to be a genuine driver of national development, relying on knowledge-based and innovative economies.”
To align with the developmental vision outlined by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, for the period of 2024-2029, the university has included artificial intelligence, robotics, and all that relates to future professions into its training programmes. The minister adds that the scientific and technological hub of Sidi Abdellah offers specialisations in autonomous systems’ technology, applied mathematics, cybersecurity, nanoscience, and more.
The minister stated that all efforts are aimed at confirming that “Algeria has kept pace with developments occurring in higher education and scientific research internationally by training engineers in various specialities. The results of this training will become evident within 5 to 10 years.
Mr. Kamel Baddari recalled some of the research results recorded over the past two years: “3,249 patents, 310 start-ups, 2,611 student-run micro-entreprises, 430 subsidiaries across 117 university institutions, and 76 innovative projects oriented towards the economic sector.”
In addition, the higher education and scientific research sector has partnered with economic sectors such as agriculture through the production of feed and livestock breeding within the framework of smart agriculture.
In this regard, he revealed that “a new type of feed will soon be available in the national markets.” This was produced as part of the collaboration between the Desert Agriculture Research Centre and the agricultural sector.
Regarding the enhancement of semi-urban university transport services for students residing in districts and municipalities distant from the educational institutions in the province of El Tarf, it is important to note this category of student benefits from accommodation services at university residences without exception. Given the considerable availability of accommodation services at the directorate, the current situation does not require the establishment of semi-urban university transport. Nevertheless, 19 buses have been allocated for semi-urban transport this academic year.
As for the registration of a university centre project in the province of Touggourt, the sector does not oppose this initiative. However, it is essential to follow organisational procedures, which primarily begin with the accompanying university institution (the University of Ouargla), who must initiate the request once the project meets the necessary pedagogical, scientific and structural conditions. The proposed project will then be presented to the country’s higher authorities for approval.
On the subject of the promotion of the “Nour El Bachir” University Centre to university status, the sector will certainly support it in its evolution to university status, based on a study of its development project and its alignment with the established promotion criteria.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inaugurates the first Research Centre for Applied Mathematics

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inaugurates the first Research Centre for Applied Mathematics

On 24 December 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, presided over the opening ceremony of the Research Centre for Applied Mathematics at the Scientific and Technological Hub “Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddaden” in Sidi Abdellah.

In attendance were Mr. Kamel Sanhadji, the Director General of the National Health Security Agency (ANSS), and several researchers specialising in applied mathematics.

In this context, Mr. Kamel Baddari clarified that the Research Centre for Applied Mathematics is the first of its kind in the country. It falls under the strategic development vision of the victorious Algeria, which is based on utilising applied mathematics and artificial intelligence as fundamental pillars for sustainable national development.

This centre will provide the government with data and statistics to support decision-making processes in various sectors, particularly in economic, social, health-related ones. It will also ensure precise scientific guidance to help achieve the scientific objectives of Algeria’s developmental vision for the period 2024-2029.

This scientific edifice embodies a national vision according in which scientific research, particularly in the field of applied mathematics, is considered a fundamental pillar of sustainable development. It is also seen as a strategic means of fostering innovation, guiding decision-making, and keeping pace with rapid scientific and technological transformations. furthermore, it serves as a space for advanced research, and a bridge connecting theory with practice, and the university with its economic and social environment. this establishes mathematics as a reference tool for enhancing the industrial, economic and social sectors, improving decision-making mechanisms, and boosting profitability. 

On this occasion, a study day was organised with the theme of “From Data to Decision-Making: Applied Mathematics, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for Tomorrow’s Infrastructure”.

In the same context, the National Research Centre for Applied Mathematics signed several bilateral cooperation agreements with the National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence, the National Higher School of Mathematics, the National Polytechnic School of Oran, and the Algerian Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies.

The General Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversees the establishment of the National Committee for the Accreditation of Training Offers

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The General Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversees the establishment of the National Committee for the Accreditation of Training Offers

On 25 December 2025, Mr. Toufik Guendouzi, the General Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, presided over the official installation ceremony for the new members of the National Committee for the Accreditation of Training Offers, in accordance with the provisions of the Decision No. 1299 of 20 October 2025. The event took place at the ministry’s headquarters and was attended by the Presidents of university regional conferences.

The establishment of this commission aligns with the sector’s strategic vision, which aims to ensure that training offers comply with national development requirements, the needs of the employment market, and the imperatives of a knowledge-based economy that prioritises innovation and technology.

Mr. Kamel Baddari presides over the opening of the 7th Forum of Algerian and Tunisian Border Universities Forum (5+5)

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Mr. Kamel Baddari presides over the opening of the 7th Forum of Algerian and Tunisian Border Universities Forum (5+5)

On 16 December 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Mr. Mondher Belaid, his Tunisian counterpart, oversaw the activities of the seventh Forum of Algerian and Tunisian Border Universities (5+5) at the “Mohamed Cherif Messaadia” University in Souk Ahras. The event was held under the theme “Higher Education in the Era of Digitisation: Knowledge, Innovation, and Economic Competitiveness”, and was attended by officials from the higher education and scientific research sector, as well as university rectors, and professor-researchers from the border provinces of both countries. 

The programme of this scientific forum includes discussion sessions and workshops aimed at exchanging experiences and presenting successful experiments for supporting innovative students. It also features sessions on remote teaching and digital transformation, as well as the signing of cooperation agreements to strengthen academic and research partnerships between higher education institutions in both countries. 

This two-day forum aims to enhance collaboration between universities and research institutions of Algeria and Tunisia, exchange of students and professor’s delegations, share scientific expertise, promote innovation and entrepreneurship among students, and connect scientific research to its economic and developmental context.  

The forum programme also includes key themes encompassing scientific sessions, workshops and exhibitions on innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as project presentations by students and researchers in science and technology fields. There will also be sessions addressing remote teaching, digital transformation, and modern educational platforms.     

This academic event demonstrates both countries’ commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation and to improve border universities. This include the following institutions: « Larbi Tebessi » (Tebessa), « Mohamed Cherif Messaadia » (Souk Ahras), « Chadli Bendjedid » (El Tarf), Martyr « Hamma Lakhdar » (El Oued), as well as the university of « Badji Mokhtar » (Annaba) from the Algerian side, and the universities of Gafsa, Kairouan, Sfax, Jendouba and Gabes from the Tunisian side.   

As mentioned, this collaboration aims to support sustainable development and promote scientific and intellectual integration in the border region between the two countries.

In his speech, Mr. Kamel Baddari emphasised the pivotal role of the universities in the Algerian and Tunisian border region, considering them a “key driver” of development in the area and a contributor to the advancement and prosperity of the local population. He also described this partnership between the ten universities as a “successful model of integration between the two countries and a reinforcement of Maghreb unity in the field of higher education and scientific research”.

In his speech, the Tunisian Minister of Higher Education highlighted the “central role” of Algerian and Tunisian border universities in promoting academic and research collaboration. He affirmed that these universities “are no longer just institutions for the transfer of knowledge, but also centres of its production, fostering innovation capacities and serving as bridges for economic, social and cultural integration”.           

On this occasion, the Tunisian minister also emphasised the importance of strengthening research partnerships and establishing joint master’s and doctoral programmes. He added that exchanging experiences and adopting modern digital platforms would guarantee efficient academic collaboration between the Algerian and Tunisian universities.   

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research welcomes Professor Elias Zerhouni

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research welcomes Professor Elias Zerhouni

On the evening of 15 December 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, welcomed Professor Elias Zerhouni at the ministry’s headquarters.

The Professor Elias Zerhouni introduced the minister to an ambitious project proposal focused on imparting modern scientific technology to students, particularly regarding artificial intelligence in the medical sector.  

The minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the minister of the Environment and Life Quality inaugurate the first support office “ANGEM” at the National School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

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The minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the minister of the Environment and Life Quality inaugurate the first support office “ANGEM” at the National School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

On 13 December 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Mrs. Kaoutar Krikou, the minister of the Environment and Life Quality, conducted a working and inspection visit to the administrative district of Sidi Abdellah, as part of the support for classified institutions in implementing environmental legislation, and to observe an exhibition of institutions active in the field of recyclable waste.
The two ministers also reviewed a presentation of the analysis results conducted by the National Observatory for the Environment and Sustainable Development, as well as the National Centre for Environmental Research. Furthermore, they were informed about the activities of the pharmaceutical industry institution located at the pharmaceutical hub in Sid Abdellah.
They then proceeded to visit the National Higher School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, where they listened to a presentation on the school’s activities and toured the membranes and clean energies laboratory.
The two ministers oversaw the inauguration of a support office for the National Agency for Microcredit Management at the school. this is the first office of its kind to be established within a university institution nationwide. It aims to support students and project holders, and encourage entrepreneurial initiatives. The delegation received comprehensive explanations from the agency representatives regarding the operational procedures of the office and its intervention mechanisms.
The visit concluded with the signing of agreements between the National Higher School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, the National Observatory for the Environment and Sustainable Development, and the National Conservatory for Environmental Training.

Mr. Kamel Baddari visits the students participating in the “FORSA Tech” hackathon

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Mr. Kamel Baddari visits the students participating in the “FORSA Tech” hackathon

On 13 December 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, visited the central library at the scientific and technological hub “Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddadene” in Sidi Abdellah, to meet his student friends participating in the “FORSA Tech” hackathon organised by Algeria Telecom. This event enables talented individuals to showcase their abilities, transform their ideas into tangible projects, and compete for valuable prizes, with a special recognition for the best innovations.

From the “Lounici Ali” University in Blida 2, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research commemorates the sixty-fifth (65) anniversary of the 11 December 1960 demonstrations

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From the “Lounici Ali” University in Blida 2, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research commemorates the sixty-fifth (65) anniversary of the 11 December 1960 demonstrations

On 11 December 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, paid a working and inspection visit to the “Lounici Ali” university in Blida 2, El Affroun. This visit coincided with the commemoration of the sixty-fifth (65) anniversary of the 11 December 1960 demonstrations. Accompanied by the governor of the province and his delegation, the minister oversaw the laying of a wreath and the recitation of the Fatiha in honour of our noble martyrs.
He then visited the university’s economic related facilities at the Entrepreneurship Development Centre, attended a training workshop at the Business Incubator, and reviewed various student start-up and micro-enterprise projects.
He also inspected the University Village project, which covers on an area of 6,083 square metres, and includes numerous services and health facilities for the university community.
furthermore, the minister visited the “INSIDE” Centre for individuals with special needs.
Finally, he oversaw the signing of agreements and honoured students, micro-enterprise and start-up holders, and project holders who received the “Label”.
During his meeting with the community of “Ali Lounci” University in El Affroun two days ago, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research stated that the university’s new dynamic reflects the President of the Republic’s commitment to involving it in supporting economic and social growth and establishing it as a fundamental pillar in the implementing the new economic vision.
Mr. Kamel Baddari praised the positive outcomes of the Blida 2 University, which has recorded, which recorded 80 innovative projects this year, that are ready to be developed into start-ups. These include 41 micro-enterprises and three (03) patents that can be monetised and converted into added economic value.
He also stated that his department is striving to enhance the collaboration between the university and the requirements of the national economy. He reminded the attendees of the resources available to students by the state, including start-up incubators, innovation laboratories, entrepreneurship centres, and artificial intelligence centres.
The minister also emphasised the importance of promoting university sports. He praised the students’ achievements from the previous year, when they won a total of 78 medals. Furthermore, he is optimistic that 2026 and 2027 will be key years when students will carry the Algerian flag at international events.

Mr. Kamel Baddari presides over the opening ceremony of a training course for the officials responsible for cybersecurity in state institutions and national bodies

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Mr. Kamel Baddari presides over the opening ceremony of a training course for the officials responsible for cybersecurity in state institutions and national bodies

On 9 December 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the General Director of the Security Agency of Information Systems at the Ministry of National Defence, chaired the opening ceremony of the training course for officials responsible for the state institutions’ and national bodies’. The event took place at the National Higher School of Cybersecurity, located at the Scientific and Technological Hub “Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddadene” in Sidi Abdellah.

During a speech delivered at the event, Mr. Kamel Baddari emphasised that this training session is “the realisation of the programme of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who considers digital sovereignty to be a lever for national sovereignty and defence”. He also stated that it represents “a commitment to promoting and enhancing cybersecurity in various activities, particularly governmental ones”, as well as “anticipating risks and protecting the country”.

This two-day course forms part of the implementation of the national information systems security strategy in terms of training. This course’s objective is to “strengthen the technical skills of personnel and familiarise them with the best practice and international standards in the field of information systems security”.  

This training also aims to « update participants’ knowledge of legislation and laws related to cybersecurity,” to improve the protection of the state’s institutions’ national bodies informational infrastructure against the increasing modern cyber threats in the contemporary digital world. 

Following the opening ceremony, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and the General Director of the Security Agency of Information Systems at the Ministry of National Defence, inspected the various sections of this national higher school.   

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research receives his Chadian counterpart

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research receives his Chadian counterpart

On the afternoon of 8 December 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, received Mr. Tom Erdimi, the Minister of State, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Vocational Training, along with his accompanying delegation, at the ministry’s headquarters.

The two ministers reviewed the status of the bilateral relations between the two countries in the fields of higher education and scientific research. In this context, the Minister of State, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Vocational Training of the Republic of Chad assessed the high level of cooperation provided by Algeria, particularly regarding student scholarships in Algeria, and the promotion of Chadian national competencies

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