Interior Ministry, Algérie Télécom Sign Agreement to Connect Primary Schools to Internet
✏️ BY: Dr. Hana Saada
Algiers, Algeria | July 5th, 2024 — A significant step towards bridging the digital divide in education was taken as the Ministry of the Interior, Local Authorities, and Territorial Planning signed an agreement with Algérie Télécom to connect primary schools across Algeria to the internet. The agreement was formalized in a ceremony held on Thursday in Algiers.
Key Figures Present at the Signing
The convention was signed by Larbi Merzouk, Secretary General of the Ministry of the Interior, Adel Bentoumi, CEO of Algérie Télécom, and witnessed by Abdelouahab Bara, Secretary General of the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, and Dina Lila Soualili, Secretary General of the Ministry of National Education.
Preferential Rates for Low-Income Schools
Under this agreement, primary schools, particularly those in low-income municipalities, will receive fixed telephony and internet services at preferential rates. This initiative aims to create a more efficient educational environment across the entire national territory.
Supporting Innovation and Digitalization
This initiative aligns with the joint efforts to support and promote innovation at the primary school level. It also fits within Algérie Télécom’s strategy to be an active participant in the digitization process and the widespread use of information and communication technologies. By providing these essential services, the agreement seeks to enhance the overall quality of education and ensure that all students have access to the tools they need to succeed in the digital age.
About Dzair Tube Media Group
Dzair Tube has firmly established itself as a prominent player among Algerian digital news sites, offering a diverse and enriching content experience. The platform, available in Arabic, French, and English editions, captures the attention of a wide-ranging audience, amassing over half a million daily clicks.
A testament to its commitment to excellence, Dzair Tube received the prestigious President of the Republic’s Award for Professional Journalist in the Electronic Press category on October 22, 2022. This recognition underscores the platform’s unwavering dedication to upholding the highest standards of journalism.
With a significant online presence, Dzair Tube boasts 350,000 subscribers on YouTube, over five million followers on various Facebook pages, and 450,000 subscribers on Instagram. Its digital channel has become a hub for diverse programming, covering news, sports, entertainment, culture, and religion, catering to a broad spectrum of audience preferences.
Equipped with state-of-the-art studios and advanced technology, Dzair Tube’s digital channel has garnered substantial viewership for its varied programs. Hosting interactive discussions with influential figures across different domains, the platform actively fosters public discourse and engagement. Beyond news coverage, Dzair Tube extends its commitment to the production of marketing documentaries, short TV commercials, and high-viewership programs.
The success of the print edition of Dzair Tube’s sports newspaper, “Dzair Sport,” further highlights the platform’s impact, with over 50,000 daily downloads from the official Dzair Tube website.
Honored with the Media Leadership Award from the Minister of Communication, Mohamed Laâgab, Dzair Tube continues to shape the landscape of Algerian digital news, maintaining a position of influence and impact in the media industry.
