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Builders respond to rapid global urbanisation with more efficient spaces
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In 2008, for the first time in history, more than half of humanity was living in urban areas. Perhaps the most remarkable observation about this trend is the speed at which it has happened: as recently as 1900 urban areas accounted for 13% of the global population. Towns and cities are seen as the crucibles of opportunity for many rural dwellers. The UN estimates that by 2030 urban areas will…

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Algeria continues its housing drive
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After a decade of rising prices, the Algerian real estate market experienced a gradual slowdown in 2017 and through most of 2018. While a growing population and a high rate of urbanisation have kept demand high for affordable state-provided housing, the provision of new units at a rate of 300,000 per year has begun to impact private market prices. Although there are some inherent challenges…

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Algerian ICT expands on digitisation and cybersecurity
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Algeria has witnessed significant progress in the development of its ICT sector in recent years. Following strong investment in the recent rollout of key ICT infrastructure, the country has also updated its legal framework and introduced a series of new regulations to accompany sectoral growth. As the sector has continued to mature in recent years, telecoms companies have gradually been joined…

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Algiers Smart City a model for sustainably developing ICT across sectors
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Concerted efforts are under way to diversify the Algerian economy, especially since the fall in global oil prices in 2014. The industry, agriculture, tourism and ICT sectors have been prioritised to reach this target, and digitalisation and entrepreneurship should play major roles in their development. “Building entrepreneurial ecosystems is core to the growth of any economy, and Algeria…

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Breakdown and analysis of Algeria's tax system
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The Algerian tax system is structured and governed among five key tax codes: • The code of direct taxes and related taxes; • The code of taxes on sales, which is mainly dedicated to value-added tax (VAT); • The code of indirect taxes; • The code of registration duties; and • The code of stamp duties. Another code, the fiscal procedures code, governs the relation between the tax…

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Summary of relevant laws and regulations for investors in Algeria
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The Algerian authorities have made significant efforts to improve and secure the business and investment climate, particularly through the following measures: • The implementation of new legislation for e-commerce, including electronic advertising, through Law No. 18-05 (Law 18-05) of May 10, 2018 on e-commerce, demonstrating a major step forward by introducing a legal regime to a field…

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Useful tips for new arrivals to Algeria
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Language Modern Standard Arabic is used in schools, government offices and the media. In practice, Darja – the local Algerian dialect of Arabic – is more commonly used and varies from one region to another. French is frequently spoken in business, though this is less true outside Algeria’s main urban areas where Arabic or Tamazight are spoken in all aspects of daily life. Though its…

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Hotel accommodation in cities across Algeria
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Algiers EL DJAZAÏR (EX SAINT GEORGE) 24 Avenue Souidani Boudjemaâ Algiers 16070 T: 023 48 11 08 F: 023 48 11 05 www.chaineeldjazair.com reservation@chaineeldjazair.com Rooms: 288 rooms, including seven senior, nine junior and two executive suites. Business & Conference Facilities: Fully equipped business centre with six rooms and salons. Health & Leisure Facilities: Tennis court,…

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Public and private sectors to meet rising demand for medicine in Algeria
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Opportunities to invest in the health care sector continue to increase as the population grows at an annual rate of 2.1%, applying pressure on existing hospital infrastructure, especially in the urban centres where 72% of the population resides. As life expectancy, currently averaging at 76.3, steadily increases and the young population grows in tandem with changing consumer lifestyles, the…

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Reforms to Algeria's education system to expand capacity and modernise curricula
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Algeria has maintained a high level of investment in education in recent years, despite the general economic contraction caused by the collapse of the hydrocarbons market in 2014. While the Ministry of National Education (Ministère de l’Education Nationale, MEN) continues to focus on improving education practices and reforming teacher training, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific…