Issue #74 of the Official Gazette of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria published on 09 November 2025:
New Drone Regulations and Skikda Urban Hub Development
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Issue #74
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Year 2025
A new comprehensive legal framework is published to regulate the use of drones, 105 hectares of agricultural land are declassified for a new urban hub in Ramdane Djamel (Skikda), alongside a series of high-level state appointments.
1. Urban Development: A New Urban Hub in Skikda
The government approves the declassification of over 105 hectares of agricultural land in the commune of Ramdane Djamel, Skikda, to establish a new urban pole.
The executive decree formalizes the reallocation of state-owned land for urban development purposes, marking a significant step for the region's expansion.
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2. Appointments and Movements in High State Positions
A series of presidential and executive decrees announce appointments, terminations of functions, and a naturalization. The changes affect the energy, justice, interior, and sports sectors.
Key changes include new appointments for the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Hydrocarbons, sub-directors at the Ministry of Interior, a chief of cabinet for the Wali of Boumerdès, and tax directors in several wilayas. A naturalization decree was also issued.
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3. A New Era for Drones in Algeria
A new, structured legal framework for unmanned aircraft systems (drones) is enacted. Three key orders regulate testing, temporary import/export, and conditions of use, impacting researchers, businesses, and individuals.
• **Testing & Innovation**: Rules are set for tests, experiments, and trials by individuals and companies, requiring authorization and adherence to safety protocols.
• **International Movement**: Procedures established for temporary import/export of drones for repair, exhibitions, or professional missions.
• **Usage Authorization**: A new authorization process is created for all drone use, defining requirements for operators, including foreign nationals. Previous authorizations are now void.
• **International Movement**: Procedures established for temporary import/export of drones for repair, exhibitions, or professional missions.
• **Usage Authorization**: A new authorization process is created for all drone use, defining requirements for operators, including foreign nationals. Previous authorizations are now void.
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4. New Rules for Veterinary Profession and Committee Appointments
New ministerial orders establish the organization of professional exams for veterinarians and appoint members to key committees in the finance and agriculture sectors.
• **Finance**: Appointments to the National Treasury School's pedagogical council and changes to representatives in professional accounting organizations.
• **Agriculture**: A comprehensive framework is set for competitions and exams for veterinarians, veterinary inspectors, and specialist veterinarians.
• **Committees**: Members designated for the technical committee of the livestock institute (ITELV) and the orientation council of Taza National Park.
• **Agriculture**: A comprehensive framework is set for competitions and exams for veterinarians, veterinary inspectors, and specialist veterinarians.
• **Committees**: Members designated for the technical committee of the livestock institute (ITELV) and the orientation council of Taza National Park.
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