February 10, 2026
The Director General of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI), Mr. Omar REKKACHE, together with the Wali of Oran, Mr. Ibrahim OUCHAN, presided on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, over the opening of the first edition of the “Mechanica Algeria” exhibition, organized in Oran by EVENTRADE.
The opening ceremony was attended by the Director General of Industrial Development at the Ministry of Industry, the Regional Director of Customs in Oran, the Regional Director for the Western Region of the Algerian Economic Renewal Council, as well as representatives of various ministerial departments and public institutions.
This specialized exhibition constitutes a comprehensive platform bringing together key operators in the mechanical industry, including vehicle manufacturers, automotive suppliers, spare parts producers, as well as operators in industrial subcontracting, with the aim of strengthening industrial integration and promoting national production.
In his address on the occasion, Mr. REKKACHE emphasized the strategic importance of this event, as it addresses one of the key challenges of the current phase, namely the development of industrial subcontracting as a fundamental lever to increase local integration rates, build integrated national value chains, and reduce external dependency, particularly given that a significant share of imports consists of components and parts that could be localized domestically, provided that a structured, qualified, and well-integrated subcontracting network is in place.
The Director General further explained that the success of any industrial investment remains closely linked to its reliance on a national network of qualified subcontractors capable of supplying components, spare parts, and industrial services in line with standards of quality, cost, and delivery timelines. He stressed that supporting industrial subcontracting is a strategic economic choice tied to sustainable growth and the development of a national economy that is less vulnerable to external fluctuations.
Mr. REKKACHE also highlighted the policy of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, which places the development of industrial subcontracting and the attraction of integrated investments at the core of its strategy, particularly in industrial sectors with a direct impact on increasing local integration rates. In this context, he referred to the Agency’s active participation in several meetings and specialized workshops in this field, including those organized by the Stellantis Group at both national and international levels, aimed at connecting investors, showcasing subcontracting opportunities in Algeria, and attracting operators capable of integrating into local supply chains. The most recent of these meetings was held in Turin, Italy, on February 1st of the current year.
He affirmed that this proactive approach aims to attract high-quality investments based on integration, knowledge transfer, and the establishment of sustainable industrial partnerships. In the same vein, he highlighted successful models and experiences in the field of industrial subcontracting, as well as the pivotal role played by the Agency in accompanying project holders through product development, quality improvement, and the expansion of production lines, thereby enhancing their competitiveness and their capacity to integrate into industrial value chains.
In conclusion, Mr. REKKACHE reaffirmed the commitment of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency to continue its field efforts, both domestically and internationally, to attract productive investments based on subcontracting, as a genuine lever for increasing local integration rates and building a strong and competitive national industry. This also reflects the special importance attached by the President of the Republic to encouraging productive investment and supporting startup founders and industrial project holders, particularly those related to subcontracting and the enhancement of local integration.
He also expressed his hope that this exhibition would serve as a tangible economic opportunity to translate this strategic orientation into concrete outcomes, notably through the conclusion of direct subcontracting contracts between industrialists and operators in the field.
