Algeria is advancing a major development initiative in Boughezoul, south of Algiers, which includes constructing a new civilian airport and a sustainable city designed to accommodate 400,000 residents by 2035. The projects, funded partly through oil and gas revenues, aim to diversify the economy, boost the logistics and tourism sectors, and generate over 120,000 jobs. The airport, still awaiting final location approval, will enhance regional connectivity, support Air Algérie’s expanding operations, and facilitate the launch of a new domestic airline, with 16 ATR aircraft already procured to serve growing local and international travel demand. Boughezoul is being designed with renewable energy and modern infrastructure to promote eco-friendly urban growth and relieve pressure on Algeria’s overcrowded coastal regions. By improving air transport capacity and supporting tourism, these developments are expected to stimulate economic growth, create employment, and position Algeria as a strategic hub for sustainable urban development and regional air travel in North Africa.
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