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15 April 2026

TAs part of ongoing efforts to improve the investment climate and strengthen the attractiveness of the tourism sector, the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency held a coordination meeting with the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts – Algeria.

The meeting was chaired by Ms. Houria MEDDAHI, Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, in the presence of the Director General of the Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, the Secretary General of the Ministry, as well as senior officials from both sides.

The meeting was devoted to examining ways to promote investment in the tourism sector, particularly through improving accompaniment mechanisms for project holders and simplifying administrative procedures related to project implementation, in order to accelerate project completion and enhance their economic efficiency.The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss ways to diversify tourism land offer by expanding the pool of land assets allocated to investment and directing them towards quality projects aligned with the local potential of the various regions of the country, thereby contributing to sustainable tourism development.

In this context, emphasis was placed on the importance of integrating privately owned land into the investment dynamic and encouraging initiatives aimed at developing structuring tourism projects, while ensuring effective accompaniment for project holders.

The meeting also served as an opportunity to establish practical mechanisms to strengthen coordination, exchange information and unify efforts between the Ministry of Tourism, as the body responsible for preparing and implementing the sector development strategy as well as developing Tourism Expansion Zones, and the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, which is entrusted, on behalf of the State, with granting the incentives provided for under the Investment Law, in addition to allocating land assets intended for the implementation of tourism projects.

It should be noted that since the entry into force of the provisions of Law No. 22-18 relating to investment on November 1st, 2022 until April 14th 2026, the Agency’s One-Stop Shops have recorded a total of 262 investment projects in the tourism sector, with a declared overall value estimated at DZD 247 billion, expected to generate 15,140 direct jobs.

These projects are distributed across several categories, including 146 hotel establishments, 38 holiday villages, 27 hotel apartments and serviced residences projects, in addition to 15 roadside hotel and rest area projects.

At the close of the meeting, both parties stressed the need to intensify joint action and strengthen continuous coordination in order to ensure the effective implementation of the reforms initiated by the President of the Republic, and to contribute to the promotion of the tourism sector and the enhancement of its contribution to economic development and job creation.

14 April 2026

The Algerian Investment Promotion Agency held, today Tuesday, 14 April 2026, a working meeting via videoconference with the Invest Oman Hall, as part of efforts to strengthen partnership and exchange expertise and experiences in the field of investment promotion and accompaniment.

This meeting comes within the context of the growing momentum in economic relations between Algeria and the Sultanate of Oman, particularly following the mutual visits exchanged between the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE, and His Majesty Sultan Haitham BIN TARIQ, which contributed to giving strong impetus to bilateral cooperation and opening new prospects for promising investment partnerships in several strategic sectors.

The meeting was chaired by the Director General of the Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Invest Oman Hall, Mr. Nasser AL KINDI, in the presence of the Ambassador of Algeria to the Sultanate of Oman, Mr. Mohamed Ali BOUGHAZI, along with executives from both sides.

The Invest Oman Hall is an integrated center dedicated to receiving investors and providing various investment services in the Sultanate of Oman. It supports and guides investors throughout the different stages of implementing their projects through a one-stop shop and the full digitalization of procedures.

The meeting provided an opportunity to present the missions and roles of both the Agency and the Invest Oman Hall, enabling the exchange of best practices in the areas of one-stop shop services, digitalization of investment procedures, and methods for promoting investment opportunities.

The two sides also discussed ways to accelerate the implementation of investment opportunities currently under consideration in several sectors of activity, notably agriculture and fisheries, food industries, pharmaceutical industries, manufacturing, maritime transport, and related value chains.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties agreed to establish a joint technical team to draw up a work program, including the organization of reciprocal visits to review the experiences of both countries on the ground, and the holding of workshops to enhance the exchange of expertise in the field of investment promotion and investor attraction.

They also agreed to coordinate the organization of an Algerian-Omani Business Forum aimed at promoting investment opportunities and enhancing the implementation of joint investment projects, with the participation of various operators from official institutions, employers’ organizations, and the private sector in both countries.

This meeting constitutes an additional practical step in the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2024 between the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency and the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion of the Sultanate of Oman.

14 Avril 2026

In a step reflecting a new approach toward diversifying the land offer dedicated to investment, the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency has initiated the examination of mechanisms enabling private operators to develop integrated industrial and activity zones on privately owned land, thereby opening promising prospects for high-value investment initiatives.

In this context, the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency held today, Tuesday 14 April 2026, a working meeting with a project holder who aims to establish an integrated industrial investment city, with discussions focusing on ways to bring this project into reality.

During the meeting, the details of the project were presented. It is expected to be developed in the city of Boughezoul (Medea) over an area of 74 hectares in its first phase, with the possibility of expansion to 150 hectares. The project includes multiple production units, in addition to service facilities and supporting infrastructure, which would contribute to creating an integrated industrial ecosystem and generating employment opportunities in the region.

The discussions also addressed the project’s technical and economic aspects, the land status, and the related administrative procedures, while examining the mechanisms required to overcome difficulties and provide suitable conditions for launching the project as soon as possible.

At the conclusion of the meeting, it was agreed to organize a field visit to the project site next Monday, in coordination with the concerned parties, with the aim of preparing a practical vision for the feasibility of implementing the project and defining the regulatory and procedural framework for moving into the execution phase.

This initiative falls within a new approach adopted by the Agency, based on examining the possibility of implementing proposals for the creation of both industrial and activity zones on privately owned land, thereby expanding the land offer dedicated to investment and introducing innovative models for developing economic spaces.

This orientation is of particular importance, as this project is among the first initiatives being examined by the Agency in this field, reflecting the determination to support private initiatives and enable economic operators to contribute to the development of such zones.

13 April 2026

The Algerian Investment Promotion Agency received today, Monday 13 April 2026, at its headquarters, a delegation from Ezz Steel Group, one of the leading major companies in the iron and steel industry in Egypt, as part of discussions on investment opportunities in Algeria.

During the meeting, the group delivered a detailed presentation on an investment project it intends to implement in Algeria, consisting of the production of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), with ambitions to expand it into an integrated industrial complex covering the various stages of iron and steel production.

For its part, the Agency presented to the Egyptian delegation an overview of the investment climate in Algeria, the applicable procedures, as well as the various incentives and advantages from which the project could benefit, in addition to investor accompaniment mechanisms and the possibility of providing suitable industrial land in line with the project’s technical requirements.

March 31, 2026

As part of the pivotal role played by the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) in accompanying strategic projects, the Director General of the Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, chaired a working meeting on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Agency’s headquarters. The meeting was dedicated to reviewing the progress of the iron ore valorization project at the Gara Djebilet mine, one of Algeria’s major structuring projects.

The meeting was attended by the Chairman and CEO of the National Company for Mining Research and Exploration (SONAREM), Mr. Reda BELHADJ, and the Vice President of the Tosyali Algeria Group, Mr. Alp TOPCUOGLU, as well as a representative of the Directorate General of State Property and executives from the Agency, reflecting the high-level importance attached to this project.

Discussions focused on the iron ore valorization project, which is part of an integrated national vision for the development of the iron and steel sector. The project aims to process Gara Djebilet ore and produce concentrated iron using advanced dephosphorization technologies, with an estimated annual production capacity of 4 million tons. This will enable the valorization of national natural resources and their transformation into high value-added industrial output.

This project, implemented by the joint venture FTTF in the Toumiat industrial zone in the wilaya of Bechar, is the result of a strategic partnership between a SONAREM subsidiary, the National Iron and Steel Company (FERAAL), and Tosyali Algeria Group. With an investment exceeding USD 750 million, the project is expected to create at least 760 direct jobs and thousands of indirect jobs, thereby strengthening economic momentum at both local and national levels.

The discussions also addressed the practical aspects of implementing the project in Bechar, as a key component of the integrated Gara Djebilet mining project. This project is expected to serve as a real lever for reviving the national heavy industry, reducing import dependency, enhancing the country’s industrial and mineral security, and supporting the policy of economic diversification.

In this context, Mr. REKKACHE reaffirmed the commitment of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency to accompany this strategic project throughout all its phases by facilitating access to the necessary permits and enabling it to benefit from all incentives managed by the Agency, particularly the provision of dedicated economic land and tax and parafiscal advantages, thus ensuring the acceleration of the project’s commissioning and consolidating its position as a driving force for industrial and economic development.

March 26^th, 2026

As part of on-site monitoring of the progress of investment projects registered with the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI), the Director General of the Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, conducted a field visit on Thursday, March 26^th, 2026, to the Algerian–Qatari–German Hospital project currently under construction in the new city of Sidi Abdellah (Algiers), implemented by “SPA ALGERIAN QATARI HEALTHCARE SERVICES COMPANY.”

Mr. REKKACHE was accompanied during this visit by:

• The Director General of the National Investment Fund (FNI), Mr. Saleh LABNI,
• The Director General for Employment at the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security,
• The Director General for Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion,
• A representative of the Ministry of Health,
• As well as executives from the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency.

This project is among the most prominent strategic healthcare projects currently under development in Algeria. With a capacity of 300 beds, it includes fully integrated medical facilities such as state-of-the-art operating rooms (OR’s), intensive care units, advanced medical imaging centers, modern laboratories, as well as specialized departments equipped with the latest technologies.

The project reflects the vision of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid TEBBOUNE, to establish a hospital designed in accordance with international standards in terms of both infrastructure and management. It aims to provide treatment for complex medical cases that previously required patient transfers abroad, including neurosurgery, scoliosis treatment, liver transplantation, pediatric cardiac surgery, and other highly specialized disciplines.

The total cost of the project, which spans an area of 10 hectares, including 6 hectares of built-up space, is estimated at approximately USD 287 million. It is being carried out under a partnership between the National Investment Fund (FNI) and the Qatari company “APEX HEALTH.”

The project is also expected to create 954 direct jobs, in addition to a significant number of indirect employment opportunities, thereby contributing to local economic activity and supporting social development.

During the visit, Mr. Omar REKKACHE expressed his satisfaction with the progress of the works, commending the pace of implementation and reaffirming the Agency’s commitment to managing and accompanying the project to ensure its delivery within the set deadlines.

He also highlighted the expected impact of this healthcare facility in strengthening medical care capacity and improving the quality of health services in line with international standards, while contributing to the localization of specialized medical fields and reducing the need for treatment abroad.

In this regard, he confirmed that the project continues to benefit from ongoing support by the Agency, in coordination with the relevant sectors, until its commissioning, in line with the directives of the President of the Republic aimed at developing a modern healthcare system that meets the highest standards.

Marking 30 Years of Connecting Capital with Opportunity

The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) has announced that its 30th World Investment Conference (WIC) will be held later this year in Geneva, Switzerland, in collaboration with the Geneva Convention Bureau and the WAIPA Presidency, the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority (KDIPA).

The conference returns to Geneva — the birthplace of WAIPA and the seat of its Permanent Secretariat. It was here, in 1995, that WAIPA was established by a coalition of more than 59 Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs), in collaboration with UNCTAD, reflecting a shared commitment to international cooperation in investment promotion.

Three decades later, that founding vision continues to unite a global community of IPAs that play a central role in guiding investment flows, strengthening national competitiveness, and advancing sustainable development.

The 30th edition represents both a celebration and a forward-looking platform. Over the  past thirty years, IPAs have evolved into strategic institutions — identifying global trends, advising governments, supporting investors across the investment lifecycle, and ensuring that investment translates into jobs, innovation and long-term economic impact.

Commenting on the announcement, Ismail Ersahin, Executive Director and CEO of

WAIPA, said:

“For thirty years, WAIPA and the World Investment Conference have highlighted the essential role of Investment Promotion Agencies in shaping global investment. IPAs are strategic actors — facilitating investments that generate real economic and social impact.

Returning to Geneva, where WAIPA was founded, is both a celebration of our history and a commitment to the future of international investment cooperation.”

A Platform for Dialogue, Cooperation and Results

Since its inception, the WIC has served as the premier global forum for investment promotion and cooperation. It brings together IPAs, ministers, policymakers, business leaders, international institutions and distinguished thought leaders — including Nobel laureates — to shape responses to evolving global investment dynamics.

In recent years, the WIC has increasingly delivered tangible outcomes. Dedicated B2B meetings at recent editions have generated more than US$ 1 billion in combined investment opportunities.

The 30th edition will address the profound transformations reshaping global investment flows — from digital transformation and sustainability transitions to supply chain realignment and geopolitical shifts — and explore how investment promotion agencies can adapt and lead in this evolving landscape.

Geneva: A Timely Setting for Multilateral Cooperation

As a global hub for diplomacy, finance and multilateral engagement, Geneva provides a uniquely relevant setting for this milestone.

At a time when multilateral cooperation is being tested, Geneva remains a trusted space for dialogue, neutrality and collective problem-solving. Home to major international organizations, UN agencies and global institutions, the city continues to play a vital role in shaping coordinated responses to shared economic challenges.

Hosting the 30th WIC in Geneva reaffirms the importance of cooperation and coordinated approaches in strengthening investment ecosystems and promoting inclusive and resilient growth

Commenting on the occasion, the Geneva Convention Bureau said:

“Geneva is uniquely positioned at the crossroads of international diplomacy, finance and innovation, making it an ideal destination to host the 30th WAIPA World Investment Conference. As a city that brings together global decision-makers, multilateral institutions and private sector leaders, Geneva offers an environment where meaningful dialogue translates into concrete partnerships.

We are proud to welcome the global investment community for this milestone edition of the WAIPA World Investment Conference.”

Celebrating 30 Years — And Looking Ahead

The 30th WIC will reflect on three decades of achievement while setting the strategic direction for the future.

In a rapidly evolving global economy, IPAs remain essential bridges between governments and investors — aligning capital with national development priorities, enhancing competitiveness and contributing to sustainable and inclusive growth.

As global investment patterns continue to shift, the event will serve as a moment of reflection, renewal and strategic direction for the international investment community.

James X. Zhan, Chairman of the Executive Board of the World Investment Conference, stated:

“Global investment has entered a new structural era. International production is being reshaped as supply chains reorganize and new industrial clusters emerge. With global FDI stock reaching 45 trillion dollars in 2025, over 39% of world GDP, the defining task ahead is to turn this enormous industrial capacity into resilient growth amid rising uncertainty. 

As we return to Geneva for the Conference’s 30th anniversary, our focus is to ensure that global capital flows advance sustainable development and shared prosperity.”

About the World Investment Conference

Since its inception in 1995, WIC has been the flagship event of WAIPA, serving as a premier platform for dialogue on global investment trends. It brings together decisionmakers, senior government officials, and international investors from around the world countries to examine key economic developments that affect FDI flows and explore new avenues for global cooperation and economic integration. The agenda includes high-level plenary sessions, ministerial roundtables, ambassador-investor discussions, and networking activities that foster collaboration between the public and private sectors. 

About WAIPA

With 130+ member IPAs representing over 110 nations, WAIPA serves as the primary agency promoting investment promotion and facilitation. By encouraging FDI and highlighting the role of its members, WAIPA continues to drive global economic growth and development.

https://waipa.org/ and https://waipa.org/wic/

16/03/2026

The Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI), Mr. Omar REKKACHE, took part in the official launch ceremony of the National Reference Framework for Training and Skills (RNFC), overseen by Ms. Nassima ARHAB, Minister of Vocational Training and Education, in the presence of several members of the Government, as well as representatives of national institutions, and economic and social partners.

In support of this initiative, the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency had previously signed a cooperation agreement with the Ministry of Vocational Training and Education, aimed at strengthening coordination between the two parties through the interconnection of the Agency’s information system with that of the Ministry. This will enable the identification of investors’ vocational training needs upon project registration, thereby allowing training institutions to adapt their programs to the requirements of investment projects and ensure the availability of qualified skills to support their effective implementation on the ground.

15/03/2026

The Minister of Interior Trade and Regulation of the National, Ms. Amel ABDELLATIF, together with the Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, chaired a coordination meeting today, Sunday, 15 March 2025, at the Ministry’s headquarters, attended by officials from both sides.

The meeting aimed to enhance consistency between the national investment policy and the actual dynamics of the national economic fabric, within the framework of the shared commitment of both parties to develop a qualitative and strategic approach to investment through directing projects toward sectors with higher added value, while taking into account the quantitative and qualitative needs of the national market.

During the meeting, the Minister stressed the importance of strengthening institutional coordination between the Ministry of Interior Trade and Regulation of the National Market and the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency in order to guide investment projects in line with the needs of the national market and support initiatives that boost domestic production and reduce reliance on imports, with a particular focus on projects aimed at developing distribution networks, logistics platforms and large-scale retail centers, in order to ensure the efficient organization of commercial activity.

Subsequently, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, presented the Agency’s approach, which is based on analyzing the economic fabric, identifying priority sectors and detecting gaps in value chains, with the objective of directing investment projects toward the most needed and sustainable areas.

The meeting also laid the foundations for stronger cooperation between the two sides, through an agreement to exchange data via the interconnection of information systems and to develop sectoral indicators to guide investment projects more accurately and effectively, thereby contributing to the organization of economic activity and the development of national productive capacities.

The Director General of the Agency emphasized the importance of guiding investment based on a precise understanding of the national market, in order to ensure that each project contributes to a balanced structuring of the economic fabric, the stability of the commercial sector, and the creation of sustainable value for the national economy.

This meeting helped strengthen the strategic dialogue between the two parties and reaffirm their shared commitment to an effective, coherent investment policy aligned with the needs of the national market.

March 15^th, 2026

As part of the series of consultative meetings launched by the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) with various economic operators, with the aim of directing productive investments towards priority activities for the national economy, the Director General of the Agency, Mr. Omar REKKACHE, received today, Sunday 15 March 2026, at the Agency’s headquarters, a delegation from the Holding Algeria Chemical Specialities (ACS), led by the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Samir YAHIAOUI.

This meeting comes within the framework of the Agency’s efforts to strengthen consultation and coordination with economic operators from both the public and private sectors, in a manner that supports productive investment and promotes investment in priority industrial sectors for the national economy.

The Holding Algeria Chemical Specialities (ACS) operates in the fields of chemical and semi-pharmaceutical industries. Its portfolio includes four industrial groups and seven public economic enterprises, producing a wide range of materials including plastics, paper and cardboard, glass, detergents, paints, as well as personal care products and semi-pharmaceutical products.

During the meeting, Mr. YAHIAOUI delivered a presentation on the Group’s activities, highlighting the main investment projects planned for implementation in the coming phase, notably projects related to the production of glass fiber, optical fiber, sodium carbonate, reverse osmosis membranes, as well as a project for the production of various types of ink.

In this context, he indicated that the Holding is seeking national and foreign partners to initiate the implementation of these projects, expressing its aspiration to strengthen coordination with the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency and benefit from its accompaniment throughout the various stages of project implementation.

For his part, Mr. REKKACHE reaffirmed the Agency’s readiness to accompany the Holding in implementing its investment projects by providing the necessary facilitation measures and supporting its investment process, in a way that contributes to accelerating the implementation of these projects and strengthening the national industrial base in the field of chemical industries, considered one of the strategic priority sectors for the national economy.

The Director General also praised the efforts undertaken by the Group’s CEO, together with his management team, to enhance the performance of this strategic group and strengthen its contribution to the development of chemical industries and the support of the national economy.

He further highlighted that the proposed projects represent promising opportunities for developing local production of several raw materials used in vital industries, thereby strengthening national value chains, reducing reliance on imports, and generating greater added value for the national economy.