On the evening of 7 May 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, convened with the directors of mathematics and nanotechnologies research centres located at the Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddadene Scientific and Technological Hub in Sidi Abdellah, to formulate their strategic development plan, and address the conditions of university services.
On 7 May 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, received Dr. Ibtissem Hamlaoui, the President of the National Observatory of Civil Society at the Ministry’s headquarters.
In the course of this meeting, both parties acknowledged the significance of partnership and integration between the University and the Observatory in the field of social studies and research, along with student volunteerism, to align with the developmental state vision of the of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who views the university as a source of ideas and a locomotive for society.
Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, attended the opening of the national conferences on cancer control on May 3, 2025, under the esteemed patronage of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The event, hosted at the International Conference Centre and organised by the National Committee for Cancer Prevention and Control, aimed the establishment of a national strategy for cancer prevention and control for the years 2025-2035, formulated on the derived from the seven workshops planned for this occasion.
On this occasion, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, declared that the department plans to sign a cooperation agreement with the National Committee for Cancer Prevention and Control, in order to carry out a scientific research focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and the development of medications. This agreement will be of the utmost importance in terms of diagnosis and drug development to contribute to the provision of treatment in this field.
In this context, he stated that there are « three (03) research centres, twenty-four (24) research laboratories, and fifteen (15) national scientific research projects currently active in this field. They will be supported by twelve (12) national projects focused on scientific research in cancer diagnosis and drug development”.
On the evening of April 30th, 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, convened a meeting with the Director General of Scientific Research and Technological Development, the Director in charge of the management of the University of Health Sciences, the Director of the Centre for Development of Advanced Technologies, the Director of the Research Centre for Scientific and Technical Information, esteemed researchers from both centres, and the students holders of innovative projects. The meeting took place at the Ministry’s headquarters to assess the progress of these projects.
On 28 April 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, convened a meeting with the directors of the Algerian university institutions partnered with Qatari universities, to assess the progress and future development of the partnership between the higher education institutions of both countries.
During the meeting, topics concerning the modernisation of the Algerian university, the strengthening of wealth creation and the enhancement of the economic role of the University were addressed.
On April 28, 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, presided over the signing ceremony of the minutes for the Algerian-Qatari Joint Steering Committee focused on higher education and scientific research, held at the ministry’s headquarters.
The minutes of the Joint Steering Committee were duly signed on behalf of Algeria by Mr. Abdelhakim Bentellis, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and on behalf of Qatar, by His Excellency Dr. Ibrahim Bin Saleh Al-Nuaimi, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar, in the presence of His Excellency the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Algeria, along with several presidents of Qatari universities.
Following the signing ceremony, Mr. Baddari asserted that the bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the field of scientific research encompasses several areas “designed to include cyber security, information and other strategic issues that benefit both parties”, noting that the Algerian and Qatari sides “will meet within a year to assess this phase”.
For his part, Mr. Al-Nuaimi characterised the Joint Committee’s efforts as a “successful experience”, emphasizing that “certain projects outlined within its framework will soon bear fruit through the establishment of multiple joint research centres and the promotion of student exchange between the two countries”.
It is noteworthy that the minutes from the Algerian-Qatari Joint Steering Committee encompass several key points, including:
On 23 April 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research welcomed his Slovenian counterpart, Mr. Igor Papič, the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Slovenia, as part of a working visit to Algeria to address matters relevant to higher education and scientific research between our countries.
Today 24 April 2025, at the Ministry’s headquarters, Mr. Abdelhakim Bentellis, the Secretary General of the Ministry, co-signed a memorandum of understanding and cooperation in higher education and scientific research with Mr. Igor Papič, the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Slovenia, as mandated by the Minister.
On April 24, 2025, the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune visited Bechar as part of his efforts to complete the construction process, and demonstrate the government’s commitment to achieve comprehensive development in the southern region of the country. During this visit, he inaugurated and assessed several of vital development projects for this province, including the new Faculty of Medicine of the Tahri Mohamed University in Bechar, which accommodates 2 000 students.
situated in the new university hub of the El Homr region, this faculty provides students with the opportunity to pursue their medical studies in the north.
On 21 April 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, inaugurated the BATITACH convergence fair at the National Polytechnic School of Architecture and Urbanism, EPAU, of El Harrach, to bring together the school’s students and sector players. The event was held in celebration of the World Day of Creativity and Innovation, and was attended by the Director General of the National Housing Bank, as well as the directors of several star-ups working in the housing and habitat sector.
This year’s fair highlighted the integration of artificial intelligence and sustainable development within the projects of student offices and start-ups.
On the occasion, the Minister presided over the signing ceremony of agreements between the school and various economic operators.
On 21 April 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, led a coordination meeting with the ministry’s officials at the headquarters, to discuss the upcoming launch of new digital platforms.
This initiative aims to advance the digital transformation of the sector, which is essential for higher education and scientific research. It will also facilitate the management of educational activities, research and services within this field.