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Revised Content on the Minister’s Visit to El-Oued
During a recent visit to El-Oued, Sid-Ali Zerrouki, the Minister of Post and Telecommunications, outlined the strategic objectives of the sector, emphasizing support for investors across various economic sectors, particularly vital ones such as agriculture, industry, and tourism. This initiative aims to enhance the competitiveness of investment projects through the effective use of communication technologies.
Zerrouki, alongside Noureddine Ouaddah, the Minister of Knowledge Economy, Start-ups, and Micro-enterprises, highlighted how essential it is to integrate modern technologies into investment initiatives to ensure higher performance levels. He reiterated that both the postal services and mobile operators are dedicated to driving the country’s economic development. Their efforts focus on swiftly executing planned projects and enhancing the profitability of existing structures by equipping them with cutting-edge technology.
A significant aspect of Zerrouki’s announcement included the approval of a project to enhance connectivity by establishing fixed, mobile, and internet telecommunications networks in remote and isolated areas, particularly border regions. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to improving public service delivery in less accessible locations.
Looking ahead, the minister presented ambitious targets for the telecommunications sector, aiming for 97% mobile network coverage nationwide by 2025. During the visit, the ministerial delegation inspected the mobile network services provided by the operator Ooredoo and a photovoltaic power station in Douar El-Mae, located 80 kilometers southeast of El-Oued.
The delegation’s activities in El-Oued also involved visits to recent infrastructural developments, including the new headquarters of Algeria Post and a postal office in the Sidi-Mestour neighborhood. Zerrouki emphasized the importance of enhancing public service quality and proximity to customers through these enhancements.
Additionally, the minister underscored the significance of expediting fiber-optic connectivity projects, particularly for the neighborhoods "Chouhada" and "Nassim." He stressed the urgent need to accelerate project implementation to facilitate extensive fiber-optic coverage across all 22 communes within the wilaya.
Zerrouki’s visit and the outlined programs demonstrate a proactive approach towards leveraging technology to foster economic growth, improve public services, and ensure that no area is left behind in the digital transformation.
Summary
During a recent visit to El-Oued, Algeria’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Sid-Ali Zerrouki, addressed the strategic goals of the telecommunications sector. He highlighted the importance of supporting investors in crucial economic areas—namely agriculture, industry, and tourism—by integrating communication technologies into their investment projects. This integration is seen as vital for enhancing both performance and competitiveness.
Accompanied by the Minister of Knowledge Economy, Start-ups, and Micro-enterprises, Noureddine Ouaddah, Zerrouki emphasized that modern telecommunications are essential for driving the country’s economic development. Both postal services and mobile operators are actively working to implement projects that improve profitability and efficiency through advanced technology.
A key announcement from Zerrouki was the approval of a new project aimed at improving network coverage in remote and underserved regions, including border areas. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing public services in isolated locales and aims to achieve 97% mobile network coverage across the country by 2025.
Throughout the visit, the delegation examined the performance of Ooredoo’s mobile network and a solar power facility in Douar El-Mae. They also inspected the newly established headquarters of Algeria Post and another postal facility in Sidi-Mestour, with an emphasis on improving customer services and public outreach.
Furthermore, Zerrouki urged the acceleration of fiber-optic connectivity projects for neighborhoods like "Chouhada" and "Nassim," promoting the rapid realization of these initiatives to ensure comprehensive fiber-optic access throughout all communes in the wilaya.
In summary, Zerrouki’s visit and the outlined strategies underscore the government’s proactive stance on using technological advancements to stimulate economic growth, enhance public service quality, and ensure inclusive digital transformation for all regions of Algeria.
