Ministerial Meetings

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Ministerial Meetings

The Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Health, Labor, Employment and Social Security held a coordination meeting on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, dedicated to examining ways to improve the internship conditions of resident doctors, within the framework of the current regulatory system, and to ensure a better balance between academic training requirements and field duties.

In this context, it was agreed to establish a joint committee tasked with preparing a draft action plan containing a set of proposals and measures aimed at improving internship conditions and addressing the concerns of resident doctors.

Mr. Kamel Baddari inspects Chadli Bendjedid University of El Tarf

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Mr. Kamel Baddari inspects Chadli Bendjedid University of El Tarf

platform to present and develop their innovative initiatives, with guidance from specialized professors from Algeria and abroad.

During the third stage of the visit, the minister inspected the veterinary clinic affiliated with the Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences at Chadli Bendjedid University of El Tarf. He received detailed explanations on the pedagogical and scientific services provided across 17 specialties, including animal nutrition, ruminant diseases, general and specialized veterinary surgery, and poultry diseases. He also reviewed the clinic’s role in strengthening students’ practical training and preparing them for the labor market.

The minister then carried out an inspection visit to the 2,000-bed university residence project at the El Tarf university hub, whose construction works are in their final stages. He inspected the project’s facilities, notably the central restaurant, rooms, sports hall, services pavilion, as well as the outdoor landscaping and public lighting works. He praised the quality of the completed works and the sustained pace of progress achieved.

During the final stage of his visit, the minister chaired a consultative meeting with the university community, marked by the signing of several cooperation and partnership agreements, including:

An agreement between Chadli Bendjedid University and the National Security Directorate of El Tarf for organizing training sessions in various specialties, particularly language teaching;

An agreement between Chadli Bendjedid University and the National Agency for Microcredit Management (ANGEM).

The meeting also included honoring several outstanding students and delegations, notably:

The project holder awarded in the “Green Shield” competition during Global Entrepreneurship Week;

The winner of first prize at the International Environmental Impact Festival at the University of Jendouba (Tunisia), within the framework of the EDENGARDEN 2025 twinning program;The second-place winner at the Maghreb Meeting on Environment and Climate Change held in El Tarf in March 2026;The second-place winner at the national innovation hackathon “Inno Tech,” dedicated to digital creativity and emerging technologies 2025;The team ranked first in the national Makrathon on interregional tourism, organized from April 14 to 16, 2026, at El Tarf University within the framework of the twinning program;The football team of Chadli Bendjedid University, ranked second in the university football championship organized at Kasdi Merbah University Ouargla;The Tunisian delegation that participated in the workshops of the Student Entrepreneur Hub.

Minister’s Meetings

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Minister’s Meetings

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, chaired a meeting on the evening of May 6, 2026, at the ministry headquarters, dedicated to monitoring the progress of the manufacturing and commercialization processes of scientific research outputs developed by the Advanced Technologies Development Center, the Industrial Technologies Research Center, and the Renewable Energy Development Center.
The minister also instructed the Director General for Scientific Research and Technological Development to organize exhibitions dedicated to marketable research products.

Mr. Kamel Baddari congratulates the women’s handball team of the University of Biskra

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Mr. Kamel Baddari congratulates the women’s handball team of the University of Biskra

On May 2, 2026, Mr. Kamel Baddari extended his congratulations, via his official Facebook account, to the women’s handball team of the sports association of the University of Biskra, following a historic and unprecedented achievement marked by their promotion to the national first division.
This accomplishment is the result of sustained efforts by the student athletes, along with the dedication of the technical and administrative staff, the university administration, with the support of the Algerian University Sports Federation and the Governor (Wali) of Biskra, who provided all the necessary conditions and resources to achieve this goal.
“Congratulations to the students of the Biskra team on this remarkable national achievement! Always forward… university sports are on the rise.”

Mr. Kamel Baddari participates in the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Algerian National Institute for Agronomic Research

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Mr. Kamel Baddari participates in the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Algerian National Institute for Agronomic Research

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, accompanied by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Mr. Yacine El Mahdi Oualid, took part, on April 29, 2026, in the festivities marking the sixtieth (60th) anniversary of the establishment of the Algerian National Institute for Agronomic Research, in the presence of the President of the National Chamber of Agriculture, as well as officials from both ministries and researchers from various research centers, units, and university institutions.

Held under the slogan “60 years of agronomic research in the service of food security and sovereignty,” this celebration provided an opportunity to revisit the historical journey of this scientific institution, established in the aftermath of independence in 1966, and to highlight its achievements and qualitative contributions in supporting the agricultural sector.

In this context, Mr. Yacine Oualid emphasized the important role played by the institute in developing the agricultural sector, particularly in light of current conditions and the major challenges facing agriculture in Algeria, foremost among them climate change and low rainfall, as well as the need to improve productivity, enhance and preserve the national agricultural genetic heritage, among other goals that must be achieved through scientific research, technology, and innovation.

For his part, Mr. Kamel Baddari highlighted the strategic complementarity between the two sectors in building a knowledge-based economy in agriculture, relying on the outputs of scientific research, particularly fourth-generation approaches based on the use of artificial intelligence and data mining to improve production and productivity at lower costs. He also stressed the importance of supporting the agricultural sector through academic and applied research to meet the challenge of food security.

From Biskra, Mr. Kamel Baddari inaugurates new university infrastructure and launches the National University Games

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From Biskra, Mr. Kamel Baddari inaugurates new university infrastructure and launches the National University Games

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, carried out a working and inspection visit on April 28, 2026, to the wilaya of Biskra, to inspect and inaugurate several service and sports facilities, and to officially launch the finals of the National University Games. He was welcomed by the wali, along with local and security authorities, in the presence of the university rector and senior officials.

The minister began his visit at the Chetma university hub, where he inaugurated the “Chetma 07” university residence, aimed at increasing accommodation capacity and improving students’ living conditions in response to growing enrollment.

At the same site, Mr. Baddari also inaugurated the central restaurant, designed to enhance university catering services according to modern standards and improve service quality.

He also inaugurated the one-stop entrepreneurship hub at the Faculty of Science and Technology, an initiative aimed at supporting student project holders and facilitating the creation of start-ups. He received detailed briefings on the structure’s functioning and its role in linking the university with the economic environment.

At the central university, the minister inaugurated the digital garden, a space dedicated to innovation and student project incubation. He also announced the launch of 10 innovative projects developed by students in the fields of technology, agriculture, and biology.

As part of efforts to support university sports, the minister inaugurated a tennis court at the Institute of Physical and Sports Sciences of the University of Biskra, contributing to strengthening sports infrastructure and encouraging student participation in sports.

The University of Biskra theater was also inaugurated, hosting its first theatrical performance, reflecting the importance given to cultural activities and the balance between academic training and artistic development.

At the end of his visit, the minister headed to the sports hall of “Mohamed Khider” University in Biskra, where he officially launched the 19th edition of the National University Games, following opening speeches by the rector, Professor Zouhir Dibi, and the president of the Algerian University Sports Federation.

In his speech, the minister stated that “the Algerian university has become a reservoir of national elites,” noting that the congratulations extended by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to students who excelled in recent African and international competitions reflect the importance the State attaches to university sports. He added that, starting next September, efforts will be made to ensure the sustainability of university games at local, regional, and national levels, in coordination with the Ministry of Sports.

The minister then gave the signal to start the men’s volleyball match between the Biskra university residence team and the team from Bordj Bou Arreridj, in a vibrant sporting atmosphere. This event, supervised by 120 staff members and hosted across several sports facilities, brings together 1,800 participants from 39 wilayas. The competitions will continue until May 5 and include 16 sports disciplines, both team and individual.

Mr. Kamel Baddari explores ways to strengthen and develop the mining and rare earths sector

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M. Kamel Baddari examine les moyens de renforcer et de développer le secteur des mines et des terres rares.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, met today, April 26, 2026, at the ministry’s headquarters, with a multidisciplinary working group engaged in research and the development of modern technologies related to mining and rare earths.

This meeting is part of national efforts aimed at protecting and enhancing rare mineral resources. It focused on exploring ways to develop innovative strategies and technologies for the exploration and processing of rare earths, as vital resources for advanced technological industries.

Algeria and Chad strengthen their strategic partnership with 28 new agreements

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Algeria and Chad strengthen their strategic partnership with 28 new agreements

At the invitation of the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the President of the Republic of Chad, Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, paid an official visit to Algeria from April 22 to 24, 2026.

During the visit, the two Heads of State held bilateral talks followed by an expanded working session attended by the delegations of both countries. They also presided over the signing ceremony of 28 agreements and memorandums of understanding within the framework of the fourth session of the Algerian-Chadian Joint Commission.

These agreements notably include partnerships between the ministries of higher education and scientific research of both countries, aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fields of education, training, and human capacity development.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research congratulates the spin-off company CRAPC EXPERTISE SPA on its entry into the Algiers Stock Exchange

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research congratulates the spin-off company CRAPC EXPERTISE SPA on its entry into the Algiers Stock Exchange

I am pleased to inform the academic and research community that the spin-off company CRAPC EXPERTISE SPA, originating from the Scientific and Technical Research Center in Physico-Chemical Analysis, has today obtained approval for listing on the Algiers Stock Exchange, granted by the Commission for the Organization and Supervision of Stock Exchange Operations (COSOB).

This achievement represents a concrete transformation of scientific research results into financial assets tradable on the national market, confirming that scientific research in Algeria has become a key player in wealth creation and in strengthening the link between knowledge and the economy.

On this occasion, we extend our warmest congratulations to the CRAPC team for this success and wish them continued progress and future achievements.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, receives his Chadian counterpart, Mr. Sitack Yombatina Beni

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, receives his Chadian counterpart, Mr. Sitack Yombatina Beni

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, received today, April 21, 2026, at the ministry’s headquarters, his counterpart, the Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Vocational Training of the Republic of Chad, Mr. Sitack Yombatina Beni.
The meeting focused on ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the fields of higher education and scientific research.
The Chadian minister also expressed his desire to benefit from the ministry’s leading experience in digitalization, as well as in the valorization of scientific research results.
At the end of the meeting, the two ministers exchanged their latest publications entitled: “Exploring Certain Contemporary Issues” and “Environmental Law and African Cultural Representations.”