On June 8, 2026, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, inaugurated the Technologies and Innovation Center for Virtual Education Systems (TIVE) at the “Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddaden” Science and Technology Hub in Sidi Abdellah. The ceremony was attended by Advisor to the President of the Republic in charge of Education, Higher Education, Vocational Training, and Culture, Professor Elias Zerhouni.
The center was established to support innovation in digital education and advance research in virtual learning systems, thereby contributing to the improvement of educational quality, accelerating the digital transformation of higher education institutions, and preparing students to keep pace with global technological developments. It also aims to foster innovation in digital educational solutions and provide a dynamic environment for academic development.
In his address, Mr. Kamel Baddari described the new scientific facility as the “first building block” in advancing the higher education and scientific research system to meet the challenges of the artificial intelligence revolution and enhance the quality of academic research outcomes.
The Minister emphasized that the center will serve as a key pillar for modernizing teaching methods and strengthening the performance of Algerian universities. He stressed that its success will depend on several factors, including advanced digital infrastructure, integrated virtual learning platforms, highly qualified human resources, and appropriate regulatory and ethical frameworks to govern the use of artificial intelligence in academia.
For his part, Professor Elias Zerhouni, who initiated the idea of the center, expressed his admiration for the speed with which the project was brought to fruition. He noted that the world is experiencing unprecedented acceleration driven by the “tsunami” of artificial intelligence and emphasized that investing in education remains the most effective way to ensure that Algeria keeps pace with these global transformations.