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Nabila Saidoune

Nabila Saidoun is a journalist for the French-speaking daily “Liberte”, where she has been passionately working since 1995. After carrying out university studies in the Faculty of Legal and Administrative Sciences (Faculty of Law), Nabila Saidoun enrolled in a private school of journalism for three years. She then received practical training with independent newspapers such as “La Tribune” and “Le Soir d’Algerie” before settling in “Liberte” for the “National Economy” column, and specializing in the following issues: Telecommunications, Transport, Tourism and Environment. Simultaneously, Saidoun launched the project of a monthly magazine specialized in tourism entitled “Destination Algérie”, for which she is the chief editor since June 2008.

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Star'Ac Maghreb Act II: Between national pride and revelation of talent

Secret Story, Peking Express, Star Academy, Nice People, Koh-Lanta, Big Brother and the list goes on. These reality shows that are already very popular in Western countries, are also emerging in the Arab countries and reaching the Maghreb as well.… more

On Citizen Journalism

It is undeniable that new technologies are revolutionizing our daily lives, to the extent of encouraging unsuspected attitudes in each one of us. In addition to being a social phenomenon, Facebook and Twitter will influence the conventional functioning of all… more

Women have an accessory role in religious education in the Maghreb

Traditionally, the transmission of religious culture in Muslim societies is the responsibility of men. Whether they are supported by brotherhood or depend on the mission of the State, the religious training of children and young people and decisions regarding religion… more

Between diets and overweight: Holy month of Ramadan!

During the month of Ramadan, all Muslims throughout the world refrain from eating and drinking from dawn till dusk. Fasting is beneficial for health when it's performed correctly and in accordance with basic dietary instructions. However, not many are convinced… more

Religious freedom first...

One cannot tackle the issue of religious freedoms of individuals and minorities in Maghreb societies without addressing the "technical" aspect of the problem and concealing its political side. Therefore, the real question is: Do these countries, or rather their leaders,… more

The indispensable balance between economic growth and the environment

Agreements are being concluded while other consultations are triggered, making debates between Maghreb countries go on and on. Agriculture, environment, food security, increasing grain production, saving water resources, and the fight against desertification are some of the issues that concern… more

Unemployment is a pernicious disease

Between the formal and informal, figures about unemployment are interposed, giving rise to a real controversy. Unemployment is an acute issue in the Arab world, and its recurrence is strongly maintained to the point of becoming similar to a pernicious… more

Random adequacy between training and employment

The unemployment rate in 2009 reached 8.5% in industrialized countries, 9% in the EU, and 14% in the Arab world, affecting in particular young people who represent a fifth of the population. This observation is actually worrying and thought-provoking for… more

Sex tourism: A hegemony hard to counter

International tourism is booming: the number of worldwide tourists is expected to reach one billion in 2010, according to forecasts by the World Tourism Organization (WTO), with 47 millions for Africa, including a significant share for the Maghreb countries. Among… more

Economic sustainability and rural development: The Algerian case

We are facing many challenges in this new millennium where the environment takes a leap into a new dimension, that of sustainable development. Our civilization's development, too often equated with quantitative growth, must evolve to ensure the sustainability of economic… more

Maghreb women: Victims, rather than actors, in the spiritual life

Female Muslim intellectuals are occasionally involved in the study of doctrines and cultural practices in Islam. Nevertheless, Muslim women are not meant to enact orientations in terms of religious matters. Having a female Imam is inconceivable, because women are under… more

When Mother Nature revolts against human irresponsibility

At the slightest downpour, earthquake or gust of wind, Mother Nature gets steamed up and calls us out to remind us anew about the importance of respecting life. The duty to remember that is equally paramount, and incites us to… more

State, society and charitable commitment in the Maghreb

Morocco was the first country in the Arab world to organize "Sidaction" in 1994, and the second in the world after France. The country has taken the lead in terms of public awareness of the danger of AIDS. Generally speaking,… more

The development of electronic payment: The informal sector is the main obstacle

Paying for a ticket online, paying for fuel with a bank card at the gas station, or paying telephone bills and subscription fees for an ADSL connection, among other examples, are things that will not happen in Algeria soon, despite… more

Press freedom requires the democratic promotion of political systems

The freedom of press is struggling to find its way. Some progress, however, has been noticed in Algeria with the introduction of a multiparty system and the liberalization of the written press in the early 1990s, and in Morocco with… more

First steps in the political education of the Maghreb youth

The Maghreb youth dream of a prosperous future, just like their counterparts in the rest of the world do. Most of them aspire to contribute to the construction of their respective societies, which involves practicing politics among other things. A… more

Human development in the Maghreb: Good governance is the only remedy

Human development has emerged in recent years as one of the major challenges facing Arab countries in general, and Maghreb countries in particular. A substantial evolution has been observed in terms of striving to eliminate all forms of deprivation. That’s… more

Food security: Developing agriculture as a compensatory policy

From general aid to targeted interventions, food policies have progressed in the Maghreb countries following the pace of the financial crisis, as it has substantially reduced the budgets that are usually allocated to sustain basic food commodities. Food improvement, in… more

AQIM's threat: Regionalization or internationalization of the fight against terrorism in the Sahel?

A French hostage was executed by al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) on July 24 in Mali. Europe is in turmoil, and so is the Maghreb. Reasons vary, but the purpose remains the same and confirms that the instability caused… more

When despair is a road either to immigration or to death

Bad life, poverty, exclusion, lack of prospects for improving living conditions, the quest for well-being, and the discovery of other horizons, are all trigger factors that lead young Maghreb people to succumb to the call of the sea, and take… more

Persons with disabilities: It's urgent to take social action

There are almost 2 million disabled individuals in Algeria, and as many problems related to them. The name of this social category has changed to "challenged people", without bringing much change to their critical status. The promotion and integration of… more

A repressive code is not enough to fight road accidents

Dangerous excesses cost lives, and are the most common direct causes leading to a real genocide on our roads. To slightly mitigate this carnage, Maghreb countries have strengthened road safety through a more stringent legislation. For instance, Algeria has adopted… more

Preventing floods: Ancestral methods or innovative solutions?

We should learn anew how to live in harmony with nature in anticipation of the climate changes and global sea level rising that are putting a strain on some Maghreb countries. Floods in the region result in numerous casualties and… more

Beyond social unrest, the Maghreb is in political crisis

Aimless waiting has ultimately led to rebellion. Maghreb countries - especially Tunisia and Algeria - that are racked with popular anger reveal deep social unrest amid political crisis. Tunisia and Algeria, and even Morocco, have many things in common. Their… more

For an economy with no political intrusions

The social and political turmoil affecting North Africa is worrisome right now, but its impact on the short term won't be as heavy as their violent and spectacular aspect suggests. Tunisia's uprising, for example, lasted only four weeks with different… more

Popular uprisings: The road to democratization

The initiative of King Mohammed VI to release political prisoners and dissidents forms part of the common strategy of Arab leaders unanimously targeted in general, popular protests against their regimes. The successive revolts in the Southern Mediterranean and Middle Eastern… more

Changing the governance method to unleash Maghreb talents

President Obama and local governments are equally aware of the potential talents of the Maghreb, which are obvious from two factors: the huge immigration flow of young graduates to Europe and North America, and the number of unemployed graduates in… more

Morocco's membership in the GCC, AMU losing momentum

Since the current political context does not leave much room for the united Maghreb, Morocco chose to get closer to the Middle East and cast a wider economic net by joining the Gulf Cooperation Council. Although the Cherifian kingdom does… more