Minister Kamel Rezig confirmed the completion schedule for the Tindouf Free Trade Zone project on 5 November 2026. Official reports indicate that the infrastructure development will be delivered before the end of 2026. Minister Kamel Rezig stated that the project will be delivered before the end of 2026. This timeline establishes the operational window for the trade hub located in the province of Tindouf. The project remains a central component of regional infrastructure plans between Algeria and Mauritania. Officials expect the facility to facilitate trade routes extending into West Africa upon its completion. Local authorities have monitored the construction progress to ensure the site meets the projected end-of-year deadline for final delivery.
Project Scope and Purpose
The free trade zone in Tindouf spans an area of 200 hectares. The free trade zone in Tindouf covers an area of 200 hectares. This designated space provides the physical infrastructure necessary for commercial operations, serving as a primary hub for logistics and commodity exchange within the province. The 200-hectare site is designed to accommodate various logistical requirements essential for the transit of goods.
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani officially laid the foundation stone for the project in 2024. The foundation stone for the Tindouf free trade zone project was laid in 2024 by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and his Mauritanian counterpart, Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani. Their joint participation in the ceremony marked the formal commencement of site development. This event served as the official launch for the development phase of the infrastructure.
Government officials intend for the completed facility to promote trade exchange between Algeria, Mauritania, and West African countries. The project is intended to promote trade exchange between Algeria, Mauritania, and West African countries. By establishing this zone, authorities aim to create a structured environment for cross-border commerce and the movement of goods. The project design focuses on strengthening economic connections across these borders through the utilization of the 200-hectare site.
The development of this infrastructure is expected to provide a consistent framework for traders and logistics operators. By centralizing operations within the province of Tindouf, the government seeks to streamline the movement of commodities. The cooperation between Algeria and Mauritania remains a focal point for the progression of this site. The physical parameters of the 200-hectare zone are intended to support the anticipated increase in regional commercial activity. As construction continues, stakeholders maintain a focus on the delivery date established by Minister Kamel Rezig. The project represents a significant investment in the infrastructure required to link the economies of the participating nations.
