ALGIERS – Wednesday, 08 March 2023 (APS) – The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune honored Wednesday in Algiers a host of Algerian women who have distinguished themselves in many fields during a ceremony held at the International Conference Center (CIC) “Abdellatif-Rahal”, on the occasion of the International Women’s Day.

The President of the Republic has awarded certificates of honor to a host of Algerian women who have distinguished themselves in many vital sectors and creative fields, including Lila Houti (professor of epidemiology), Zahia Kaabouche (professor of organic chemistry), Lieutenant Colonel Baya El Kort (professor of nephrology) and Colonel Souad Nasri (a senior executive at the Directorate General of Civil Protection).

 

President Tebboune also honored Benna Messaoudi (transcriber of the Holy Quran in Braille), Fatma Mahfoudi (craftsman in traditional weaving), Rafaat Zinou (director of a company manufacturing natural pesticides), Bariza Berzak (journalist at Channel 1 of the National Radio), Zoulikha Bounar (novelist and cultural adviser), and Dounia Bouguenbour (manager of a startup of robotics for children).