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Ministry of higher education and scientific research

Minister’s meetings

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Minister’s meetings

On the evening of 8 January 2026, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific research, held a coordination and evaluation meeting at the ministry’s headquarters. The meeting was focused on monitoring the renovation of the university city structures and accommodation wings in Algiers, Oran, and Tizi Ouzou.
Ministry officials attended the meeting, as did the directors of the university institutions and services for the three university cities, who joined remotely.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research receives the President of the National Commission for Cancer Prevention and Control

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research receives the President of the National Commission for Cancer Prevention and Control

On the afternoon of 8 January 2026, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific research, welcomed Professor Adda Bounedjar, the President of the National Commission for Cancer Prevention and Control to the ministry’s headquarters.

The minister and the president of the national commission discussed the prospects of precision medicine how to achieve them. They agreed to set up a joint committee to meet the objectives outlined in the cooperation plan.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversees the activities of the scientific day dedicated to the National Hub for Innovation and in Artificial Intelligence

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversees the activities of the scientific day dedicated to the National Hub for Innovation and in Artificial Intelligence

On 8 January 2026, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, participated in the scientific day focused on the National Hub for Innovation in Artificial Intelligence at the National Higher School of Mathematics in Sidi Abdellah hub. The Algerian Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies organised this event in collaboration with specialised academic and technical institutions.

This hub aims to stimulate innovation in the insurance sector and integrate artificial intelligence applications by promoting applied research and testing innovative solutions. It seeks to enhance the collaboration between universities and the financial sector by training specialised students to work in the insurance sector. This enables them to suggest innovative digital solutions to companies in a supportive environment.

The agreement for the establishment of the hub was signed by the Director of the Higher School of Mathematics, the President of the Algerian Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies, the Director of the Research Centre in Applied Mathematics, the Director of the National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence, the Director of the TAUS INNOVATION CENTRE Industrial Incubator, the Director of the Higher School of Computer science; and the Director of the Algerian Laboratory of Financial Innovation “Algeria FinLab”.

In this regard, the minister confirmed that the launch of this hub demonstrates Algeria’s commitment to establishing an innovative and digital knowledge-based economy, which aligns with the government’s programme and with the goals set by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, for the period 2024-2029.

He clarified that the aim of this project is to recognise the value of the national human capital trained in national universities. He added that the newly established hub is expected to provide innovative solutions that will enhance and support national economic development.  

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research visits the National Exhibition for Artificial Intelligence and Entrepreneurship

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research visits the National Exhibition for Artificial Intelligence and Entrepreneurship

On 8 January 2026, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, visited the National Exhibition for Artificial Intelligence and Entrepreneurship, held at the Martyr “Abdelhafid Ihaddaden” Scientific and Technological Hub in Sidi Abdellah. The event was organised by the “Youth Meeting of Algeria” in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The event forms part of an initiative to “support innovation, promote the digital economy, and enhance the culture of entrepreneurship among young people.”

Alongside the exhibition, several events focusing on artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship were organised, including an exhibition featuring 100 innovative projects and a national hackathon with 300 young participants. They competed to develop innovative technological and entrepreneurial solutions, making this event a “vibrant space to showcase the capabilities of young Algerians, promote innovation, and support the knowledge economy.”