Minister of Higher Education inspects university residences ahead of iftar

Ministerial activities

Minister of Higher Education inspects university residences ahead of iftar

As part of monitoring the iftar services provided to students residing in university dormitories and ensuring compliance with the instructions issued in this regard, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, conducted on March 10, 2026, a surprise inspection visit to the Garidi University Residence (male students) and the El Anasser University Residence.
The visit aimed to assess on-site the living conditions of students and the quality of services provided to them, particularly during the month of Ramadan, while ensuring that iftar meals are served under appropriate organizational and sanitary conditions, thereby guaranteeing students’ well-being and improving the quality of university services.

Mr. Kamel Baddari chairs the National Seminar on the Investment Advantages of the “Fund of Funds”

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Mr. Kamel Baddari chairs the National Seminar on the Investment Advantages of the “Fund of Funds”

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, chaired on March 10, 2026, at the Ministry’s conference hall, the opening of the National Seminar on the “Investment Advantages of the Fund of Funds”, organized by the Financial Investment Company of the University of Algiers 3.
The event was attended by Mr. Youcef Bouzenada, President of the Commission for the Organization and Supervision of Stock Exchange Operations (COSOB), along with directors of higher education institutions who participated remotely via videoconference.
As part of the program, the Rector of the University of Algiers 3, Professor Khaled Rouaski, delivered a key presentation highlighting the prospects and advantages of investing in the “Fund of Funds.” He emphasized the role of the Financial Investment Company of the University of Algiers 3 as a practical model for strengthening the link between scientific research and the economic sector, stressing its capacity to create a favorable environment for innovation and ensure the sustainability of emerging university projects.
Professor Talal Bouchdoub, professor at the University of Algiers 3 and a financial and accounting expert, also delivered an in-depth technical presentation explaining the legal and procedural mechanisms governing venture capital investment companies. He further outlined the accounting frameworks regulating investment funds and the ways in which these legal mechanisms can be adapted to support the strategic objectives of Algerian universities in their transition toward fourth-generation universities.
The seminar concluded with an extended discussion session bringing together experts, ministry officials, representatives of COSOB, and directors of higher education institutions participating both in person and remotely. Participants emphasized that the experience of the University of Algiers 3 represents a key step in the national strategy aimed at enhancing the valorization of scientific research outcomes through innovative financing mechanisms and strengthening the link between universities and the national economy.