Algeria is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to drive economic growth. The Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Sid Ali Zerrouki, announced his sector’s ambition to achieve a 7% GDP contribution through AI by 2027. To support this goal, Algérie Télécom plans to launch an investment fund dedicated to startups specializing in AI, cybersecurity, and robotics.
This announcement was made during the opening of the 3rd edition of the CTO Forum Algeria, attended by the Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Micro-Enterprises, Noureddine Ouadah, and the High Commissioner for Digitalization, Meriem Benmouloud. On this occasion, Zerrouki emphasized the urgency for Algeria to accelerate innovation to remain aligned with the global digital transitions.
The country has already laid a strong foundation in this field, notably through the establishment of three major universities specializing in AI, robotics, and mathematics—an initiative stemming from the strategic vision of the President of the Republic. Additionally, the National Commission for Artificial Intelligence recently unveiled a dedicated national AI strategy, supported by a growing network of business incubators across the country.
As part of this commitment, new training facilities called "Scale Centers" will be inaugurated next week. Their goal is to democratize AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing by offering free and continuous training to young people who have not pursued university studies in these fields.
Through these ambitious initiatives, Algeria aims not only to strengthen its position in the digital economy but also to create new opportunities for young talents and innovative entrepreneurs.
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