In a unique precedent at the Arab and African levels, a high-level delegation from the University of Kasdi Merbah - Ouargla paid a working visit to Grozny University in the Chechen Republic, Russian Federation. This visit falls within the framework of the university's policy aimed at strengthening international cooperation and opening up to pioneering academic and scientific experiences.

This visit was dedicated to discussing joint cooperation projects between the two universities, in preparation for the launch of international master's programs in strategic fields, including:

- Hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation

- Petroleum economics

- Environmental conservation in oil and gas fields

Working sessions were held in the presence of the President of the University of Grozny and a number of its executives, as well as representatives of an oil company in Grozny, where opportunities for cooperation and exchange of expertise were reviewed. The visit also included field trips to an oil field and the company's headquarters, to learn about the working mechanisms and adopted technologies.

The University of Ouargla delegation gave presentations highlighting the university's scientific and pedagogical capabilities, as well as future projects in the field of training and research, emphasizing the importance of linking academic knowledge with industrial and economic realities.

It's worth noting that these initiatives are receiving significant support from Sonatrach, a strategic partner of the University of Kasdi Merbah Ouargla, along with the National Petroleum Institute, as part of a national vision aimed at developing specialized higher education and enhancing the environmental dimension of energy activities.