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Minister’s meetings

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Minister’s meetings

On the evening of 18 January 2026, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, held a coordination meeting at the ministry’s headquarters. The meeting focused on monitoring the progress of renovation works at the “Houari Boumediene” University of Science and Technology in Bab Ezzouar.

The meeting was held in the presence of officials from the ministry’s central administration, the university rector, and his pedagogical and administrative team.

The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversees the appointment of the Director of Student Life

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The Secretary-General of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversees the appointment of the Director of Student Life

18 January 2026. Delegated by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Secretary General of the Ministry, Mr. Toufik Guendouzi, presided over the appointment ceremony for Mr. Fathi Yousfi as the Director of Student Life at the ministry’s headquarters. Present at the ceremony were the Chief of Cabinet, the Inspector General, the Director General of Education and Training, the Minister’s advisors, the Directors of the Central Administration, and the officials of the Directorate of Student Life.  

In his welcoming speech for the occasion, the Secretary-General commended M. Fathi Yousfi’s remarkable efforts during his tenure as the head of the Institute of Physical Education and Sports at the University of Algiers 3. He wished him further success and achievement in his new career.  

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inspects the University City in Oran

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inspects the University City in Oran

On the morning of 15 January 2026, Mr Kamel Baddari, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, conducted a working and inspection visit to several facilities of the University City of Oran. 

The minister began the visit by inspecting the Higher School of Biological Sciences’ biological foundation, where he examined the interfaces related to the economic environment, such as the business incubator, the entrepreneurship development centre, and the technological genomics infrastructure. He urged student project holders to actively engage with the current economic landscape in our country by taking advantage of the state’s support initiatives. He emphasised that the aim is to transform the university into a locomotive for development, creating sustainable jobs and wealth.     

Mr Kamel Baddari oversaw the inauguration of the public economic institution (the Services and Subcontracting in Precision Mechanics Company), a subsidiary of the Research Centre in Industrial Technologies (CRTI).

He also supervised the signing of four cooperation and partnership agreements between the CRTI and various economic institutions.

At the University for Science and Technology “Mohamed Boudiaf” in Oran, the minister visited the incubator and the entrepreneurship development centre. He also reviewed the projects of students, holders of start-up and micro-enterprises projects. Furthermore, he presided over a ceremony honouring exceptional students in the fields of innovation and sports at the same academic institution. 

Minister’s meetings

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Minister’s meetings

On the evening of 13 January 2026, Mr Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, presided over a coordinating meeting at the ministry’s headquarters to monitor the strategic action plan for several research centres affiliated with the General Directorate of Scientific Research and Technological Development.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversees the launch of the National University Cross-country Championship

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversees the launch of the National University Cross-country Championship

On the morning of 10 January 2026, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, launched the national university championship of cross-country at the golf course in Dely Ibrahim (Algiers). This championship serves as a qualifier for the World Championship in Italy.

A total of 200 students from 34 university institutions participated in the event. The aim is to qualify 12 athletes for the upcoming event in Italy in March.   

The championship featured three races. The first, covering 4 km for both men and women, the second covering 6 km for women, and the third covering 10 for men.

On this occasion, the minister emphasised that “this significant event embodies the implementation of the programme of the higher education and scientific research sector, derived from the directives of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who elevates the status of university sports to cultivate a strong elite that will contribute to Algeria’s prominence on the international stage, reflecting the true image of the new, victorious Algeria, thanks to its universities, students, and investment in its youth.”

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.”

Mr. Kamel Baddari oversees the activities of the information day about job opportunities provided by the Ministry of National Defence for graduates of the National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence and the National Higher School of Mathematics

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Mr. Kamel Baddari oversees the activities of the information day about job opportunities provided by the Ministry of National Defence for graduates of the National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence and the National Higher School of Mathematics

On the afternoon of 7 January 2026, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, visited the Scientific and Technological Hub, Martyr “Abdelhafid Ihaddaden” in Sidi Abdellah, to attend an information day about “Job offers at the Ministry of National Defence”, for graduates of the National Higher Schools of Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics in Sidi Abdellah. 

In his speech on the occasion, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, praised the enthusiasm of the students from the national higher schools within the Scientific and Technological Hub for this exhibition, which enabled them to participate and sign employment contracts with various People’s National Army directorates and services, reflecting “the high level in the fields of science, advanced technology, computer science, and mathematics that are provided”.

As indicated by the minister, this partnership is part of “the development vision outlined by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who prioritised science, technology, and knowledge related to the innovative economy”.

On this occasion, exhibition spaces have been dedicated to showcase the services, directorates, and schools of the People’s National Army, along with the job opportunities they offer. This includes the Central Directorate of Digitisation and Information Systems, the Directorate of the Electronic System, the Cyber Defence Service, and the Security Monitoring Systems.

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