The University of Kasdi Merbah Ouargla, represented by its Chief of Staff, Professor Ahmed Ramzi Sayagh, participated in the national symposium to launch the IPTICAR (International Programme for the Enhancement of Innovation and Research Capacities) twinning project, which was held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in the Nelson Mandela Conference Hall - Ibrahim Sultan Chibut University (Algiers 3), under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

The meeting was attended by a number of officials from university and research institutions. The project's themes were presented, aiming to support innovation and scientific research capabilities in universities through training, international mobility, and cooperation with various sectors.

The University of Ouargla's participation in this event is an important step towards strengthening its international presence and supporting cooperation and partnership initiatives in the fields of research and innovation.