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4 June 2026

The Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) participated, on Thursday, 4 June 2026, via videoconference, in the 8th edition of the Canada–Africa Trade and Investment Forum, held in Montreal, Canada, on 4–5 June 2026.

During this international economic event, which brought together economic and institutional operators, representatives of investment promotion agencies, and business leaders from Canada and various African countries, Ms. Imane KHECHAÏ, Head of Studies at the Agency, delivered a presentation highlighting the reforms undertaken by Algeria to improve the business climate, simplify administrative procedures, and strengthen the role of the One-Stop Shop, as well as the incentives and advantages offered to investors.

The Agency’s participation also provided an opportunity to showcase Algeria’s economic potential and the investment opportunities available across various sectors.

 The Canada–Africa Trade and Investment Forum is considered one of the leading economic events aimed at strengthening trade and investment partnerships between Canada and African countries by providing a platform for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and the exploration of cooperation opportunities among economic operators.

May 25, 2024

O Monday, 25 May 2026, the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI), in cooperation with the Slovak Investment and Trade Development Agency (SARIO), organized a videoconference for Slovak companies interested in investing in Algeria, as part of efforts to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries and intensify the promotion efforts of the business climate and available investment opportunities.

The webinar was held with the participation of representatives from the Algerian and Slovak embassies, as well as several Slovak companies and economic operators.

The event provided an opportunity to present Algeria’s business climate and the reforms undertaken by the State to improve the investment environment, in addition to showcasing investment opportunities available across various economic sectors. It also highlighted the role and missions of the Agency’s One-Stop Shop in accompanying investors and project holders and facilitating the implementation of their projects within the framework of the new Investment Law.

The meeting also featured an open Q&A session, allowing participating Slovak companies to interact directly with representatives of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency and raise various inquiries regarding investment procedures and partnership prospects in Algeria.

The organization of this webinar comes within the framework of ongoing efforts to strengthen communication with foreign economic operators and investors, and to promote the reforms and incentives introduced by Algeria with the aim of improving the investment climate and attracting high value-added foreign investment projects.

May 23, 2026

As part of his field visit to the Wilaya of Mostaganem, the Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, together with the Wali of the wilaya, Mr. Ahmed BOUDOUH, oversaw the granting of concession contracts for economic land assets and building permits intended for the implementation of investment projects.

The projects concerned include:

A concession contract for a 1.5-hectare economic land asset granted to the company “Derouiche Djazairi Mohamed Waddah” in the Bordjia Industrial Zone for the establishment of a factory specialized in the production of textile. This investment, valued at DZD 1.37 billion, is expected to create 250 direct jobs.

A building permit granted to the “Mapi Tek” complex for primary plastic and textile processing aimed at supplying raw materials to the parent company FADERCO, which manufactures personal care products and has obtained land to implement this project in the Bordjia Industrial Zone.

A building permit granted to SARL Talas Papers Mills, which will implement a project dedicated to the manufacturing of paper and paper pulp.

On this occasion, the Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, was briefed on the status of the Bordjia Industrial Zone, which covers a total area of 671 hectares in the municipality of El Hassiane.

The development of this industrial zone is being carried out in three phases:

• Bordjia 1: covering 200 hectares, for which development works have been completed;
• Bordjia 2: covering 200 hectares, for which development works have also been completed;
• Bordjia 3: covering 271 hectares, which has not yet been developed.

The Director General also inspected the high-voltage electrical substation supplying the industrial zone with electricity, as well as the industrial water and rainwater pumping stations.

May 23, 2026

The Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, announced on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Mostaganem, the completion of preparations for the display of several new land assets dedicated to tourism investment across a number of wilayas nationwide. This initiative comes within the framework of supporting the momentum currently witnessed by the sector and enhancing Algeria’s attractiveness as a promising tourism and investment destination.

Speaking during an information day on the role of Algerian Television in promoting Algeria as a distinguished tourism destination, the Director General explained that these land assets concern the wilayas  of Mostaganem, Algiers, Oran, Boumerdes, Jijel, and Annaba, in addition to promising wilayas for the development of Saharan tourism such as Timimoun, Djanet, and El Oued, as well as other southern wilayas, given their remarkable natural and tourism potential.

He further stressed that the Agency is working in coordination with the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts to provide suitable conditions for the launch of promising tourism projects through the mobilization of land assets and the provision of greater visibility for investors, thereby facilitating the implementation of projects across different regions of the country.

In the same context, the Director General highlighted Algeria’s diverse tourism assets, which call for the encouragement of high-quality investments and the establishment of a business-friendly environment as part of an integrated vision aimed at making tourism a genuine driver of economic development.

He added that tourism investment can benefit from the current economic momentum and the significant improvement in the business climate, thanks to the reforms initiated by the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE, which have contributed to strengthening Algeria’s attractiveness as an investment destination.

The Director General also revealed that, from November 1^st, 2022, until May 15, 2026, the Agency registered a total of 280 investment projects in the tourism sector, with declared investment values exceeding DZD 257.5 billion and an expected creation of more than 17,000 direct jobs. This reflects the growing interest in the sector as one of the country’s most promising investment fields.

On another note, he praised the role played by Algerian Television in promoting Algeria as a distinguished tourism destination and conveying a positive image that reflects the country’s diversity and rich tourism potential, while also showcasing investment opportunities and the transformations taking place within the tourism sector, thereby reinforcing Algeria’s attractiveness and consolidating its position as a promising destination for tourism and investment.

In conclusion, the Director General emphasized that today’s challenge goes beyond merely promoting Algeria’s image; it also involves building an integrated vision that positions tourism as a wealth-generating sector and a creator of employment opportunities. This, he noted, requires the combined efforts of all stakeholders, foremost among them the media, in order to highlight the country’s real potential and strengthen the image of a modern Algeria that is attractive for investment and development.

May 23, 2026

As part of his field visit to the wilaya of Mostaganem, the Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, together with the Wali of the Wilaya, Mr. Ahmed BOUDOUH, oversaw the groundbreaking ceremony for five major investment projects in the Bordjia Industrial Zone. This step reflects the investment momentum currently witnessed in both the industrial zone and the wilaya.

An industrial paper and paper products processing plant belonging to “FADERCO”, with an investment exceeding DZD 7.8 billion.

The project includes nine processing lines with a production capacity of 47,800 tons annually, aimed at meeting the growing domestic demand for paper products.

This investment represents the first production unit in Algeria dedicated to the conversion of “Away Print Thin” paper.

The project will also create 504 direct jobs, with a local integration rate estimated at 80 percent, and is expected to enter into service by the end of 2027.

A paper pulp and cardboard manufacturing plant belonging to “WARAK”, with a production capacity of up to 70,000 tons annually.

For the first time in Africa, the project relies on “Valmet DCT 2001S” technology, with a production speed reaching 2,200 meters per minute.

The investment is valued at DZD 13.2 billion and will create 370 direct jobs.

The project is expected to become operational in March 2028.

The “Mapi Tek” complex for the primary processing of plastics and textiles, aimed at supplying raw materials to the parent company FADERCO for the manufacturing of personal care products.

The project has a production capacity of 27,000 tons annually, with an investment estimated at DZD 5.5 billion.

It will create 245 direct jobs and is expected to enter into operation during 2028.

A structuring project in the paper pulp and cardboard industry belonging to “SARL Talas Papers Mills”, with an investment exceeding DZD 10.2 billion.

The project is based on a sustainable industrial model focused on the valorization of used paper and the transformation of recyclable waste into raw materials for paper manufacturing.

It will enable the production of kraft paper with a capacity of 80,000 tons annually, in addition to paper dedicated to corrugated cardboard manufacturing with a production capacity of 150,000 tons annually.

The project will also generate 500 direct jobs and nearly 3,000 indirect jobs.

A project belonging to “EURL CULTISSED” for the production of potato seeds, with a production capacity reaching 2,000 tons annually, within the framework of supporting local production and reducing imports.

The project is being implemented with an investment estimated at DZD 199 million and will create 102 direct jobs, contributing to the local production of seeds that were previously imported from abroad.

May 23, 2026

The Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, continued on Saturday, May 23, 2026, his field visit to the wilaya of Mostaganem, where he inspected a number of investment projects, including “EURL MIK”, a company specialized in industrial maintenance and the manufacturing of mechanical parts, which commenced operations in 2025.

The company operates in the fields of turning, precision mechanics, and industrial maintenance, and is considered a supporting project for industrial subcontracting serving the mechanical industry, agriculture, and fisheries sectors.

The company also contributes to supplying spare parts for several strategic projects, including harvesting machines intended for the integrated milk production project in the wilaya of Adrar, as well as railway spare parts for the Gara Djebilet mining project.

“EURL MIK” provides approximately 170 direct jobs.

The Director General also inspected the “AB CERAM” project, specialized in the manufacturing of ceramic and porcelain tableware, with a production capacity estimated at 6 million units annually. The project has reached a completion rate of 70 percent.

This project, valued at DZD 1.3 billion, is expected to create 102 direct jobs while achieving a local integration rate of up to 70 percent.

May 20, 2026

The Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, received on Wednesday, 20 May 2026, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia to Algeria, Mr. Mokhtar Mohamed WARE, in the presence of executives from the Agency.

The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss prospects for strengthening economic and investment cooperation between the two countries, particularly through enhancing trade exchanges and investment flows, within the framework of the shared African vision aimed at supporting intra-African partnerships and intensifying cooperation across the continent.

Both parties stressed the importance of strengthening coordination between the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency and the Ethiopian Investment Commission, in a manner that would contribute to the implementation of concrete projects and partnerships, as well as the promotion of investment opportunities available in both countries for the benefit of African economic operators.

The two sides also agreed to organize bilateral meetings via videoconference in order to establish a framework for joint cooperation and exchange information on investment opportunities.

In this context, the Director General highlighted Algeria’s commitment to strengthening its African economic integration through the development of promising strategic sectors, including mining, manufacturing and mechanical industries, agriculture, and the pharmaceutical industry, thereby opening new prospects for cooperation and partnership across the continent.

For his part, the Ethiopian Ambassador reaffirmed his country’s readiness to support economic cooperation with Algeria and encourage Ethiopian investors to explore investment and partnership opportunities.

May 19, 2026

The Egyptian company “Arab Metals” continues to strengthen its presence in the national market through new expansion projects aimed at developing the local copper and aluminium industry, in a successful experience that reflects the progress of industrial investment in Algeria and the confidence of foreign investors in the business climate.

The company, specialized in the processing of non-ferrous metals, is considered one of the successful models of productive foreign investment in Algeria. Since entering the Algerian market in 2012, it has continuously expanded its activities and enhanced its production capacities, reflecting the success of its initial project and the investor’s confidence in the viability of investment and expansion opportunities.

Today, the company has established a strong presence in the national market, covering a significant share of domestic demand for copper wires, rods, and alloys used in the manufacturing of electrical and telephone cables, as well as electrical panels.

This development has contributed to reducing the import bill for these raw materials by approximately USD 100 million annually, through their substitution with local production.

As part of the continuation of its expansion strategy, the company launched in 2024 a new project in the Oued Harbil Industrial Zone in the wilaya of Medea, which entered into operation in March 2026, with a production capacity estimated at 32,000 tons annually of copper wires, sheets, alloys, cast rods, and connection accessories.

These projects have contributed to:

• Creating 160 direct jobs;
• Achieving significant local integration rates;
• Supporting national production and reducing imports.

The company is also currently working on the implementation of a new project for the production of aluminium rods, with the aim of meeting national market needs and opening future export prospects.

As part of its future projects, the company also aims to establish a project for the manufacturing and assembly of equipment, accessories, and spare parts for cars and motorcycles, following the allocation of an economic land plot covering 1.6 hectares in the wilaya of Medea.

This experience confirms that the success of initial investment projects constitutes a genuine incentive for investors to expand their activities and develop their projects in Algeria, amid the continuous improvement of the business climate, the growing confidence in the investment opportunities offered by the country, and the support provided by public authorities to industrial projects with high added value.

As part of the accompaniment and monitoring of investment projects, executives from the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency conducted a field visit to the company to assess its current activities and planned expansion projects, and to listen to the concerns raised by its management, in a manner that contributes to creating favorable conditions for the continued development of industrial activity and the strengthening of national production.

May 14, 2024

As part of the national policy aimed at import substitution and strengthening national production, the Minister of Foreign Trade and Exports Promotion, Pr. Kamal REZIG, together with the Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, Dr. Omar REKKACHE, chaired on Thursday, 14 May 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters, a coordination meeting attended by officials from both sides.

This meeting was devoted to examining mechanisms for directing investment towards sectors experiencing a significant increase in the import bill, and to strengthening the import substitution policy, in line with the State’s economic orientations aimed at supporting national production and reducing dependence on foreign markets.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange views on ways to attract productive investments and channel them towards priority sectors, particularly those with genuine potential to meet the needs of the national market and create added value, while working to increase local integration rates and enhance the competitiveness of national products.

May 11, 2026

As part of the program of the Information Day organized on enhancing the effectiveness of the One-Stop Shop, the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency organized a technical workshop dedicated to examining the practical mechanisms required to implement the new regulatory provisions governing the Investment One-Stop Shop and translate them into concrete field procedures, making it a space where all procedures related to the investment act are completed.

The workshop was inaugurated by the Director General of the Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, in the presence of several Secretaries-General of the sectors represented on the Board of Directors of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, as well as representatives of the administrations, bodies, and institutions represented within the One-Stop Shop.