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The 1st Meeting of the Export Club - WTC Algeria

September 22, 2016 - ALGIERS, ALGERIA - The World Trade Center Algiers organized on September 19th, 2016, the 1st meeting of the Export Club, at El-Aurassi Hôtel. More than 120 people attended the meeting. The General Manager & CEO of World Trade Center Algiers Mister Ahmed Tibaoui, the General Manger of the Foreign Trade at the Ministry of Commerce Mister Said Djellab, the Vice-President of FCE Mister Brahim Benabdeslem, Mister Issad Rebrab, CEO of Cevital Groupe, different institutions of state and lot of exporter leaders discussed problems related to the exports. The first meeting was a success, and showed promise of many more meetings in the near future. To learn more about WTC Algiers, click on the source link below. Read More

"Export Trophy" 2015

June 2, 2016 - ALGIERS, ALGERIA - The trophy of the best Algerian non-hydrocarbon exporter for "Export Trophy" 2015 has been awarded on Wednesday to the new Algerian Canning Factory of Rouiba, NCA-Rouiba. NCA-Rouiba mainly produces juice of fruits. Organized annually since 2003 by the World Trade Center Algiers,, this prize rewards the best Algerian companies, especially SMEs, in the field of non-oil exports. The award presentation ceremony was attended by Minister of Commerce, Bakhti Belaïb, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries Sid-Ahmed Ferroukhi, Secretary General of the General Union of Algerian workers (central Union- UGTA), Abdelmajid Sidi Said, and the President of the Managers Forum, Ali Haddad. In 2015, NCA-Rouiba, the first family business listed on the stock exchange, had exported its products to Tunisia for a value exceeding €1 million, CEO Slim Othmani told APS. "This award reflects our determination to remove barriers abroad and introduce our products in foreign markets despite having encountered many difficulties outside. This prize encourages us to target other African markets, not only for exporting, but we want also establish ourselves in these markets," he said. "Export Trophy" 2015 was awarded by a jury chaired by the WTC Algiers and composed of representatives of the General Directorate of Customs, the National Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (Algex), the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACI ), the Managers Forum (FCE) and the National Association of Algerian Exporters (Anexal). To read the original article, click on the source link below: Read More

ALGEST : The 4th Subcontracting Exhibition

May 17, 2016 - Up to 80 Algerian public and private companies activating in several sectors are taking part the biannual event, which runs from May 14 to 17. Dedicated to industrial subcontracting and services, the event is organized jointly by the Algerian Exchange of Subcontracting and Partnership (Bastp) and the World Trade Center of Algiers. The "Show is intended to establish contacts between subcontractors and national customers in a bid to create true and sustainable partnerships to cover the needs of the national markets," General Manager of Bastp, Azziouz Laïb told APS. Stressing that the priority for the Bastp is to develop the public-private partnership, Laïb said that it was time "to trust the Algerian companies" to boost the national economy. However, he stressed the need for upgrading of enterprises, notably the private sector "in order to provide a quality performance in line with international standards." Read More

2016 GA hosted by WTC Algiers

April 21, 2016 - ALGIERS, ALGERIA - The 47th WTCA General Assembly (GA), held on April 17-20, 2016 in Algiers, Algeria, drew more than 120 WTC participants representing 58 World Trade Centers from 28 countries, with approximately 50 additional Algerian business delegates. This marked the first General Assembly hosted in North Africa. Read More

The First Luxury Meeting Held in Algiers

December 22, 2015 - ALGIERS, ALGERIA - An innovative & unprecedented event , Hosted by the Sofitel Hamma Garden Luxury Hotel & gathers the existing luxury brands in Algeria with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with luxury representatives & distributors . Rigorous analysis and lively debate among prestigious Brands representatives ( QUARTIER - MONTBLANC- LE TANNEUR -GENVIEV LETHU - BOSH ) provided crucial insights, fresh ideas and new strategies for winning the hearts and minds of luxury consumers during the first luxury exhibition to be held in 2016. To learn more about WTC Algiers, click the source link below: Read More

Algeria, reliable energy partner

December 21, 2015 - British Ambassador to Algeria Andrew Noble said Tuesday that Algeria was a reliable energy partner for his country and for Europe in general, owing mainly to its political stability. "Algeria is a reliable energy partner for the United Kingdom and also for the European Union, and its hydrocarbon supply will be of major importance in the coming years," Noble said in his address at the 10th North Africa Oil and Gas Summit, being held in Algiers from 8 to 9 December. Read More

Resumption of high-level seminar on peace

December 21, 2015 - This session is marked by the participation of Lakhdar Brahimi, former Foreign Affairs minister and member of the African Union’s Panel of the Wise. The Algerian diplomat will run the workshop devoted to the situation in the region of the Great Lakes. This three-day seminar is an opportunity to examine a number of issues relating to peace and security in the continent. It will also allow assessing the actions taken in this regard. Read More

Works of Algerian-Iranian Joint commission :

December 21, 2015 - The works of the Algerian-Iranian High Joint Commission started Thursday in Palace of Government (Algiers) under the co-chairmanship of Prime Premier Abdelamek Sellal and First Vice president of Iran, Eshaq Jahangiri. Read More

WTO Algeria for a transparent membership process

December 21, 2015 - The Algerian Trade minister, in Kenya for the 10th WTO ministerial conference which is taking place in an African country for the first time, expressed Algeria's wish for the success of Doha cycle. He stressed Algeria's will to integrate the multilateral trade system, the source added. Doha process is an international negotiation cycle initiated in 2001 by the WTO in order to "liberalize international trade" and contribute to "the development of the southern countries." The tenth WTO ministerial conference opened Tuesday (December 15th) and is to run Until December 18th. Read More

WTC Miami selects Algeria as "Country of Honor"

August 28, 2015 - ALGIERS, ALGERIA - Geographical distance means nothing when it comes to World Trade Centers' reciprocity. WTC Miami & WTC Algiers have been a shining example of collaboration over the past years, and have continued a strong partnership into 2015. Last month, Charlotte Gallogly, President of WTC Miami, visited Algiers to promote the "Americas Food & Beverage Show", which WTC Miami hosts. For the 2015 event, Algeria has been selected as the “country of honor” due to its outstanding performance over the past seven years. During her visit, Charlotte and Ahmed Tibaoui, General Manager of World Trade Center Algiers, met with representatives of official institutions, regulators and corporations to encourage Algerian companies to attend the show to sell their products to more than 11,000 buyers who attend each year. Algerian companies have been exhibiting as part of an Algerian Pavilion at the Americas Food and Beverage Show since 2009. The Algerian Minister of Commerce along with Mr. Tibaoui look forward to leading a delegation of over 30 companies on the 26th and 27th of October to showcase Algerian products and companies in America. WTC Algiers values its partnership with WTC Miami, and looks forward to expanded cooperation with the WTCA Network for the 2016 General Assembly hosted next April at WTC Algiers. To learn more about WTC Algiers, click on the source link below: Read More

Export Trophy Presented at WTC Algiers

June 3, 2015 - ALGIERS, ALGERIA - The trophy for Algeria's best non-hydrocarbon exporter for last year's "Export Award 2014" was given Tuesday evening to the Boukellal Mohamed Tahar Company specialized in packaging and export of dates. The award ceremony, held in Algiers by the World Trade Center Algiers for the 12th consecutive year, took place in presence of Minister of Trade Amara Benyounes and General Manager of Customs Kaddour Bentahar. The "Boukellal Mohamed Tahar Company", which activates in the packaging and export of "Deglet Nour" dates since 2010, has exported over 2,600 tons of dates for a value estimated at around USD 4 million in 2014, according to its director. 80% of its products are exported to Russia and the countries of Eastern Europe. Organised annually since 2003, this award recognizes and highlights the best Algerian companies, particularly SMEs, in the field of non-oil exports. The prize was handed over by a jury chaired by the WTC Algiers and composed of representatives of the General Manager of Customs, the National Foreign Trade Promotion Agency (Algex), the Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACI), the Business Leaders Forum (FCE) and the National Association of Algerian Exporters (Anexal). Two encouragement prizes were also awarded to "General Emballage" company specializing in manufacturing and corrugated board processing and Sarl El Wiam of from the Kabyle region activating in the processing and recovery of cork. The Egyptian El Sewedy Cables Algérie joint stock company won the special award of the jury while the Trophy of Honor was awarded to the N'gaous Conserves joint stock company. To learn more about WTC Algiers, click on the source link below: Read More

The Advanced Security and Videosurveillance -Event

May 26, 2015 - Algiers, 26 May 2015 - The "Advanced Security and videosurveillance for the Industrial sites and Critical infrastructure" workshop took place organized by Gruppo DAB in cooperation with World Trade Center Algiers. The Group presented innovation solutions and technical management applications to ensure security against new threats. Welcoming the guests from major local suppliers was General Manager & CEO of the WTC Algiers Mr. Ahmed Tibaoui. President Pierluigi Aloisi of Gruppo DAB thanked the guests for their participation and took the opportunity to speak about the increasingly significant expansion of the Group in Algeria. Mr. Santi Maurisio Grasso Sales Manager of DAB Sistemi Integrati illustrated two case studies: the first on Advanced Security Solutions for Critical Infrastructures and in specific for a port sites. The second for industrial sites, bringing attention to the value of PSIM - Physical Security Information Management as a solution to centralise, monitor and interconnect different kind of systems. The event finished with a debate on the topics presented www.gruppodab.it Read More