UGCAA celebrates 70 years with calls for economic partnership and digitalization

The General Union of Algerian Merchants and Artisans (UGCAA) celebrated its 70th anniversary in Algiers, marking seven decades since its founding on September 13, 1956. During the ceremony, Amel Abdellatif, the Minister of Internal Trade and National Market Regulation, called for strengthened partnerships between the government and professional organizations to build a more robust national economy.

Minister Abdellatif highlighted the UGCAA’s role in maintaining market supply, ensuring commercial regularity, and promoting transparency in distribution circuits. She emphasized that supporting professional organizations aligns with the national vision for a balanced economy.

On the sidelines of the anniversary, telecommunications provider Djezzy and the UGCAA signed a framework agreement to accelerate the digitalization of Algerian merchants and artisans. The partnership aims to modernize the national commercial ecosystem and promote financial inclusion through digital transformation.