Ooredoo Algeria and ANEP Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
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Takeaway
The strategic partnership between Ooredoo Algeria and ANEP signals a concerted effort to modernize Algeria's media and telecommunications sectors, presenting opportunities for investors in digital infrastructure and content creation. Executives should monitor the development of new communication solutions and digital projects resulting from this collaboration, as they could reshape the competitive landscape and create new revenue streams. Companies in the technology and media sectors should explore potential synergies and partnerships with Ooredoo and ANEP to capitalize on the evolving digital ecosystem in Algeria.
Ooredoo Algeria and the National Institution for Communication, Publishing, and Advertising (ANEP) formalized a strategic partnership on March 11, 2026, in Algiers, aiming to enhance collaboration and innovation across multiple sectors. The agreement was signed by Messaoud Alghem, CEO of ANEP, and Rony Taamé, CEO of Ooredoo Algeria, during an Iftar event hosted by Ooredoo in honor of the media community. The partnership seeks to strengthen cooperation in areas of mutual interest and support the national economy through a public-private collaboration model.
This partnership aligns with Algeria's broader economic trajectory, emphasizing the importance of modernizing the national media landscape and supporting the digital transformation of the country. ANEP, established in 1967, plays a crucial role in disseminating public service and administrative advertising across Algerian media, also functioning as a publishing house. The collaboration aims to leverage the expertise of both entities to develop pioneering projects that add value and reinforce the information ecosystem within Algeria.
Under the agreement, Ooredoo Algeria will provide ANEP entities with innovative telecommunications solutions and services, including dedicated subscriptions, commercial offers, and technological solutions, as well as the deployment of technical infrastructure. ANEP will support Ooredoo through its subsidiaries' expertise and operational capabilities, particularly in developing communication initiatives. This includes producing communication solutions and providing logistical services. Ooredoo Algeria, formerly known as Nedjma, launched 4G services in Algeria in September 2016, initially covering only three provinces before expanding nationwide. As of March 2026, Ooredoo Algeria extended its 5G network to all provinces, becoming the first mobile operator to achieve this milestone.
The partnership is expected to benefit both Ooredoo Algeria and ANEP by combining technological expertise with media influence to boost the communication sector in Algeria. Messaoud Alghem, CEO of ANEP, praised Ooredoo's vision, calling it a \"school of know-how\" and highlighting the protocol as a platform for launching value-added projects. The collaboration aims to support the digital transformation and strengthen the media and communication market.
Looking ahead, the partnership is set to foster structural projects that contribute to the digital transformation and dynamism of the national media and economic landscape. Ooredoo Algeria is committed to investing in its infrastructure and networks to provide an experience that meets international standards, supporting the digital economy and the ambitions of young people. The partnership between Ooredoo and ANEP reaffirms their shared commitment to actively contribute to the development of the national media, technological, and economic ecosystem.