Oran to host African Vocational Olympics from 16 to 19 November

Oran will host the African Vocational Olympics from 16 to 19 November, the minister for vocational training said, under the patronage of the head of state.

Elkhabar reported that Nassima Arhab, minister of Vocational Training and Education, announced the decision at a press conference at the ministry on Saturday.

The event will bring 600 competitors from 18 African countries together. They will take part in 45 professions grouped into six professional families.

More than 40,000 visitors are expected. About 400 volunteers will help run the event, and 120 media partners will take part.

The opening ceremony will have an African style. Its theme is the richness of the continent's cultural variety and the unity of its peoples.

The African Skills Policy Forum will be held at the same time as the competitions, on 17 and 18 November, in partnership with the African Union. More than 30 ministers and official delegation representatives will take part.

The forum is a space for dialogue and the exchange of experience on updating training systems and matching courses with the needs of the job market.

Discussions will also cover skills for the future, in particular digital work, artificial intelligence and renewable energy. They will also cover ways to strengthen partnerships and to recognise each other's qualifications.

The forum is due to produce the 'Oran Framework 2026-2027', which will turn shared recommendations into practical projects.