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.