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Algeria will soon open Africa’s largest research and development center, a national hub designed to accelerate digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurship, officials announced in Algiers on Wednesday.
Speaking at the 4th E-commerce and Online Services Exhibition (ECSEL EXPO), Minister of Post and Telecommunications Sid Ali Zerrouki said the new R&D center will partner with global technology leaders and provide open access for young researchers and developers to transform ideas into market-ready projects.
Zerrouki highlighted the initiative as a strategic step to strengthen Algeria’s digital economy and sustain enterprise growth amid global technological shifts.
Knowledge Economy Minister Noureddine Ouadah announced that a forthcoming deal with Algeria Venture, the public accelerator, will develop specialized programs in advanced technologies and AI to reinforce a knowledge-based economy.
Trade Minister Amel Abdellatif also underscored efforts to expand electronic payments and digitize commercial and administrative services, aiming to modernize business operations nationwide.