Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid takes his post as minister of Vocational Training, Education

ALGIERS- Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid on Tuesday took up his duties as minister of Vocational Training, Education, remplacing Yacine Mirabi, following the cabinet reshuffle carried out Monday by the president of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

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During the ceremony for the transfer of powers, which took place at the ministry's headquarters, Oualid thanked the president of the Republic for renewing confidence in him by appointing him at the head of this ministry.

The new minister of Vocational Training and Education praised the efforts made by his predecessor for the promotion of the sector and for opening up opportunities for learners in the different training centres and institutes.

"Algeria is now focused on building a strong and prosperous economy and opening up different areas to empower young people."

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