On 4 December 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, undertook a working and inspection visit to the province of Tindouf. Accompanied by governor of the province and his accompanying delegation, he oversaw the official inauguration of the “Ali Kafi” University in Tindouf, following its promotion from a university centre to a fully-fledged university with all the necessary infrastructure and prerogatives. This achievement reflects the significant efforts made to enhance the higher education sector in the province and improve training and scientific research conditions, aligning with the students’ aspirations and the state’s development goals.
In a speech delivered on this occasion, Mr. Kamel Baddari asserted that promoting of the “Ali Kafi” University Centre in the same province to university status is a tangible implementation of the of the President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s programme and a practical fulfilment of its commitment to make the university a lever for local and national development. This upgrade will ensure that the province of Tindouf receives full support in its development journey by enhancing the university’s role in scientific research and wealth creation, thereby making it a genuine tool for implementing the President of the Republic’s programme and achieving his goals. He noted that Algeria is expected to reach economic, scientific, social and cultural indicators affirming its status as an emerging country by 2027.
He further stated that Tindouf University is set to lead the local development locomotive by converting the region’s natural talents into a productive force. The university will benefit from the training provided for its students by enhancing the outcomes of scientific research, and supporting entrepreneurship and the economic function of the university institution within the framework of building the new Algeria.
Mr. Kamel Baddari added that Tindouf University will operate according to the fourth generation 4G university model, through its openness on its local environment, addressing economic, social and cultural issues, establishing partnerships with university institutions both domestically and internationally, and developing effective cooperation among economic institutions engineers and researchers and academics.
During this visit, the Minister oversaw the signing ceremony of several agreements between Tindouf University and the National Agency for the Valorisation of Research Results and Technological Development, the “Tafaghoumt” Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the province, and the International Academy, which specialises in English language teaching and is aimed at training professors and students. An agreement was also signed with the Chamber of Crafts and Trades.
The minister also inspected university facilities related to the economic landscape, including the Incubator, the Liaison Office, the Entrepreneurship Development Centre, and the House of Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, he oversaw a tree-planting campaign at Tindouf University.
Mr. Baddari also reviewed students’ innovative projects, held a meeting with the university community, and recognised the creators of micro-enterprises and start-ups, as well as the recipients of the “Label” for their projects.
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research concluded his visit to the special argan tree reserve, where he observed the unique characteristics of this natural asset and its contribution to the environmental and developmental improvement of the region. He also inspected the 50-hectares argan cultivation project.