Algeria is considering establishing an artificial intelligence (AI) data center in partnership with China. The proposed facility would be located at the National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence (ENSIA), within the Chahid Abdelhafid Ihaddadene Science and Technology Hub in Algiers.
The project was discussed during a meeting on Monday, November 9, between Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister Kamel Baddari and a Chinese delegation, according to a statement from the ministry. The discussions covered the facility's technical and engineering requirements, including technological equipment, infrastructure needs, the implementation schedule, and environmental and regulatory requirements.
According to the ministry, the proposed infrastructure would strengthen Algeria's high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities, support the development of digital and research infrastructure, and reinforce the country's position in artificial intelligence.
The initiative aligns with Algeria's broader AI ambitions. Through its national strategy, the country aims to expand computing and research capabilities while developing a domestic ecosystem capable of designing AI solutions tailored to economic needs. In October 2026, authorities announced preparations for a national program extending to 2030. The initiative includes plans to mobilize public and private financing to acquire graphics processing units (GPUs), strengthen research centers and develop domestic expertise.
Algeria has already launched several infrastructure projects in this field. In July 2025, the higher education minister visited an AI-focused data center at ENSIA equipped with H100, L40S and A40 graphics processing units. Earlier, in March 2025, authorities laid the foundation stone for an AI-dedicated high-performance computing center in Oran. Meanwhile, Djillali Liabès University in Sidi Bel Abbès has operated an HPC platform since 2025 to support research activities, particularly in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
