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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.

Minister’s meetings

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Minister’s meetings

On 5 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 pedagogical and research aspects, as well as preparations for the official launch of the single window.  

The meeting was attended by in presence of the presidents of the regional university conferences (Centre, West and East), the Director of the Polytechnic School of Architecture and urbanism, the Director of the Centre for the Development of Advanced Technologies, and the Director of the National Agency for the Promotion of Research and Technological Development Result. Also in attendance via video conferencing were the rectors of the University of Sciences and Technology Houari Boumediene, the University of Constantine 3, Salah Boubnider, and the University of Abou Bekr Belkaid of Tlemcen.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversees the promotion of “Salhi Ahmed” university centre in Naama to the status of a university

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversees the promotion of “Salhi Ahmed” university centre in Naama to the status of a university

On 4 January 2026, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, presided over the ceremony for the promotion of the “Salhi Ahmed” university centre to university status. Accompanied by the governor of the province and his delegation, the minister inaugurated the “Ahmed Salhi” University following its promotion from a university centre to university status in accordance with the Executive Decree No. 25-265 of 7 October 2025, which included seven faculties and the Institute of Pastoral Agriculture. 

On this occasion, Mr. Kamel Baddari confirmed that “this promotion embodies the vision of the Algerian state, which aims to make the university a locomotive for achieving development goals and enhancing its economic role”. He also added that this step is part of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s instructions to elevate university education to be a fundamental pillar in building a national economy based on entrepreneurship, technology, science and knowledge.

He then visited an exhibition of start-up projects and university interfaces related to the economic environment, including:

  • The academic subsidiary;
  • The university incubator;
  • The entrepreneurship development centre and the centre for technology and innovation support;
  • The house of artificial intelligence.

The Minister reviewed the research projects of several students as well as micro projects. He also listened to explanations of project models in various fields that rely on digital systems technologies, remote control and management, and artificial intelligence. These models were particularly focused on the sectors of health, large-scale agriculture, livestock breeding, waste recycling, and renewable energy.

Mr. Kamel Baddari, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, observed a successful model of an economic institution specialising in livestock breeding that emerged from Naama University business incubator. Starting with zero dinars, the project has achieved a turnover exceeding one billion centimes, thereby proving that the Algerian universities are capable of generating wealth and transforming education into profitable projects that benefit the national economy. 

The minister emphasised the importance of directing scientific research towards practical solutions with a developmental impact. However, he called for an urgent increase in the number of supervisors within the incubator, in order to ensure effective monitoring, accelerate the projects’ maturation, and transform ideas into tangible economic institutions.

During his meeting with the students, the minister praised their ability to identify opportunities and convert them into innovative ideas and projects with added value, reflecting the effectiveness of educational programmes at various universities.

The minister also inspected several sector-related projects, including:

  • A project to create 2,000 pedagogical seats, expected to be completed by the start of next academic year;
  • A project to build a 600-seats auditorium, scheduled for completion in June;
  • A project to build a residence with 1,000 beds, scheduled for completion by the next academic year.
Mr. Kamel Baddari oversees the activities of the National Conference of public scientific and technological institutions (EPST)

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Mr. Kamel Baddari oversees the activities of the National Conference of public scientific and technological institutions (EPST)

On 29 December 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, presided over the activities of the National Conference of public scientific and technological institutions (EPST). Held at the ministry’s headquarters, the event was attended by the directors of research institutions, representatives from the Ministry of Defence, and numerous ministerial sectors.
In a speech delivered on the occasion, Mr. Kamel Baddari revealed the results achieved:
– The integration of research institutions into economic and manufacturing projects has resulted in 80 executive partnerships based on innovative projects.
– 539 research results had been monitored and recorded of in the national valorisation register, and 127 technical and service products had been derived from these results;
– Strengthening the partnership with the economic sector through the establishment of 77 permanent mixed research teams;
– The investment attraction amount is estimated at 2.8 billion dinars, achieved by research business incubators.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research answers questions from the members of the Council of the Nation

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research answers questions from the members of the Council of the Nation

On 25 December 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, attended a plenary session at the Council of the Nation, chaired by the Council’s president, Mr. Azouz Nasri. The session was dedicated to answering the oral questions from several government members. Four of these were directed at the sector and were asked by members of the Council of the Nation.
Mr. Lakhdar Moulay Saadoun: The mechanisms and priorities set by the Ministry for utilising scientific research to achieve sustainable development and national security in the country;
Mr. Youcef Laarab: The timeframe for providing buses to transport students from certain municipalities in the province of El Tarf to their university;
Mr. Abderraouf Fakhr Eddine Ghanem: The timeframe for registering the independent university centre in the province of Touggourt, as part of the national university development plan;
Mr. Miloud Kaddouri: The reasons that prevented the inclusion of the Nour El Bachir University Centre in El Bayadh among the centres that were promoted to university status, and whether the authorities will consider this request.
Mr. Baddari clarified that the Algerian university is committed to fulfilling its economic role. He stated that it “aims to be a genuine driver of national development, relying on knowledge-based and innovative economies.”
To align with the developmental vision outlined by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, for the period of 2024-2029, the university has included artificial intelligence, robotics, and all that relates to future professions into its training programmes. The minister adds that the scientific and technological hub of Sidi Abdellah offers specialisations in autonomous systems’ technology, applied mathematics, cybersecurity, nanoscience, and more.
The minister stated that all efforts are aimed at confirming that “Algeria has kept pace with developments occurring in higher education and scientific research internationally by training engineers in various specialities. The results of this training will become evident within 5 to 10 years.
Mr. Kamel Baddari recalled some of the research results recorded over the past two years: “3,249 patents, 310 start-ups, 2,611 student-run micro-entreprises, 430 subsidiaries across 117 university institutions, and 76 innovative projects oriented towards the economic sector.”
In addition, the higher education and scientific research sector has partnered with economic sectors such as agriculture through the production of feed and livestock breeding within the framework of smart agriculture.
In this regard, he revealed that “a new type of feed will soon be available in the national markets.” This was produced as part of the collaboration between the Desert Agriculture Research Centre and the agricultural sector.
Regarding the enhancement of semi-urban university transport services for students residing in districts and municipalities distant from the educational institutions in the province of El Tarf, it is important to note this category of student benefits from accommodation services at university residences without exception. Given the considerable availability of accommodation services at the directorate, the current situation does not require the establishment of semi-urban university transport. Nevertheless, 19 buses have been allocated for semi-urban transport this academic year.
As for the registration of a university centre project in the province of Touggourt, the sector does not oppose this initiative. However, it is essential to follow organisational procedures, which primarily begin with the accompanying university institution (the University of Ouargla), who must initiate the request once the project meets the necessary pedagogical, scientific and structural conditions. The proposed project will then be presented to the country’s higher authorities for approval.
On the subject of the promotion of the “Nour El Bachir” University Centre to university status, the sector will certainly support it in its evolution to university status, based on a study of its development project and its alignment with the established promotion criteria.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inaugurates the first Research Centre for Applied Mathematics

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inaugurates the first Research Centre for Applied Mathematics

On 24 December 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, presided over the opening ceremony of the Research Centre for Applied Mathematics at the Scientific and Technological Hub “Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddaden” in Sidi Abdellah.

In attendance were Mr. Kamel Sanhadji, the Director General of the National Health Security Agency (ANSS), and several researchers specialising in applied mathematics.

In this context, Mr. Kamel Baddari clarified that the Research Centre for Applied Mathematics is the first of its kind in the country. It falls under the strategic development vision of the victorious Algeria, which is based on utilising applied mathematics and artificial intelligence as fundamental pillars for sustainable national development.

This centre will provide the government with data and statistics to support decision-making processes in various sectors, particularly in economic, social, health-related ones. It will also ensure precise scientific guidance to help achieve the scientific objectives of Algeria’s developmental vision for the period 2024-2029.

This scientific edifice embodies a national vision according in which scientific research, particularly in the field of applied mathematics, is considered a fundamental pillar of sustainable development. It is also seen as a strategic means of fostering innovation, guiding decision-making, and keeping pace with rapid scientific and technological transformations. furthermore, it serves as a space for advanced research, and a bridge connecting theory with practice, and the university with its economic and social environment. this establishes mathematics as a reference tool for enhancing the industrial, economic and social sectors, improving decision-making mechanisms, and boosting profitability. 

On this occasion, a study day was organised with the theme of “From Data to Decision-Making: Applied Mathematics, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence for Tomorrow’s Infrastructure”.

In the same context, the National Research Centre for Applied Mathematics signed several bilateral cooperation agreements with the National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence, the National Higher School of Mathematics, the National Polytechnic School of Oran, and the Algerian Union of Insurance and Reinsurance Companies.

Mr. Kamel Baddari presides over the opening of the 7th Forum of Algerian and Tunisian Border Universities Forum (5+5)

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Mr. Kamel Baddari presides over the opening of the 7th Forum of Algerian and Tunisian Border Universities Forum (5+5)

On 16 December 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Mr. Mondher Belaid, his Tunisian counterpart, oversaw the activities of the seventh Forum of Algerian and Tunisian Border Universities (5+5) at the “Mohamed Cherif Messaadia” University in Souk Ahras. The event was held under the theme “Higher Education in the Era of Digitisation: Knowledge, Innovation, and Economic Competitiveness”, and was attended by officials from the higher education and scientific research sector, as well as university rectors, and professor-researchers from the border provinces of both countries. 

The programme of this scientific forum includes discussion sessions and workshops aimed at exchanging experiences and presenting successful experiments for supporting innovative students. It also features sessions on remote teaching and digital transformation, as well as the signing of cooperation agreements to strengthen academic and research partnerships between higher education institutions in both countries. 

This two-day forum aims to enhance collaboration between universities and research institutions of Algeria and Tunisia, exchange of students and professor’s delegations, share scientific expertise, promote innovation and entrepreneurship among students, and connect scientific research to its economic and developmental context.  

The forum programme also includes key themes encompassing scientific sessions, workshops and exhibitions on innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as project presentations by students and researchers in science and technology fields. There will also be sessions addressing remote teaching, digital transformation, and modern educational platforms.     

This academic event demonstrates both countries’ commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation and to improve border universities. This include the following institutions: « Larbi Tebessi » (Tebessa), « Mohamed Cherif Messaadia » (Souk Ahras), « Chadli Bendjedid » (El Tarf), Martyr « Hamma Lakhdar » (El Oued), as well as the university of « Badji Mokhtar » (Annaba) from the Algerian side, and the universities of Gafsa, Kairouan, Sfax, Jendouba and Gabes from the Tunisian side.   

As mentioned, this collaboration aims to support sustainable development and promote scientific and intellectual integration in the border region between the two countries.

In his speech, Mr. Kamel Baddari emphasised the pivotal role of the universities in the Algerian and Tunisian border region, considering them a “key driver” of development in the area and a contributor to the advancement and prosperity of the local population. He also described this partnership between the ten universities as a “successful model of integration between the two countries and a reinforcement of Maghreb unity in the field of higher education and scientific research”.

In his speech, the Tunisian Minister of Higher Education highlighted the “central role” of Algerian and Tunisian border universities in promoting academic and research collaboration. He affirmed that these universities “are no longer just institutions for the transfer of knowledge, but also centres of its production, fostering innovation capacities and serving as bridges for economic, social and cultural integration”.           

On this occasion, the Tunisian minister also emphasised the importance of strengthening research partnerships and establishing joint master’s and doctoral programmes. He added that exchanging experiences and adopting modern digital platforms would guarantee efficient academic collaboration between the Algerian and Tunisian universities.   

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research welcomes Professor Elias Zerhouni

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research welcomes Professor Elias Zerhouni

On the evening of 15 December 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, welcomed Professor Elias Zerhouni at the ministry’s headquarters.

The Professor Elias Zerhouni introduced the minister to an ambitious project proposal focused on imparting modern scientific technology to students, particularly regarding artificial intelligence in the medical sector.  

The minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the minister of the Environment and Life Quality inaugurate the first support office “ANGEM” at the National School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

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The minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the minister of the Environment and Life Quality inaugurate the first support office “ANGEM” at the National School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

On 13 December 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and Mrs. Kaoutar Krikou, the minister of the Environment and Life Quality, conducted a working and inspection visit to the administrative district of Sidi Abdellah, as part of the support for classified institutions in implementing environmental legislation, and to observe an exhibition of institutions active in the field of recyclable waste.
The two ministers also reviewed a presentation of the analysis results conducted by the National Observatory for the Environment and Sustainable Development, as well as the National Centre for Environmental Research. Furthermore, they were informed about the activities of the pharmaceutical industry institution located at the pharmaceutical hub in Sid Abdellah.
They then proceeded to visit the National Higher School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, where they listened to a presentation on the school’s activities and toured the membranes and clean energies laboratory.
The two ministers oversaw the inauguration of a support office for the National Agency for Microcredit Management at the school. this is the first office of its kind to be established within a university institution nationwide. It aims to support students and project holders, and encourage entrepreneurial initiatives. The delegation received comprehensive explanations from the agency representatives regarding the operational procedures of the office and its intervention mechanisms.
The visit concluded with the signing of agreements between the National Higher School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, the National Observatory for the Environment and Sustainable Development, and the National Conservatory for Environmental Training.

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