The Visual Arts Hall at Kasdi Merbah University, Ouargla, hosted the official launch of the third-cycle doctoral program for the 2024-2025 academic year on Tuesday morning, May 13, 2025. The event was held under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, with the attendance of vice-chancellors, deans of faculties, university staff, and a number of doctoral students. Professor Mohamed Radwan Kafi, in charge of scientific research, delivered a speech on behalf of the university's president, distinguished professor Mohamed Taher Halilat. He also gave a detailed presentation on post-graduation training, including a list of accredited laboratories, the university's national and international rankings, and the challenges and prospects ahead.

The official launch of the third-cycle doctoral training was also announced by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research via videoconference. This was immediately followed by an inaugural lecture delivered via videoconference by the Chairman of the National Committee for the Supervision of Doctoral Training. He addressed the mechanisms for monitoring supplementary training and the importance of adhering to pedagogical and professional standards.
The event also featured the broadcast of recordings of lectures by the heads of the national pedagogical committees for supplementary subjects, which covered methodology, philosophy, English language, information and communication technology, translation, and artificial intelligence.
A special program for researchers was also announced, including scientific lectures and accompanying activities.