Sifi Ghrieb
Prime Minister
Timeline
Born in Tébessa, Algeria.
Appointed Minister of Industry on November 19.
Named interim Prime Minister on August 28.
Appointment as Prime Minister confirmed on September 14.
Tasked with forming a new government.
Biography
Sifi Ghrieb, born in 1971 in Tébessa, is an Algerian politician and industrial expert. He holds advanced degrees in industrial engineering and economics, and a Ph.D. in physical chemistry of materials from Badji Mokhtar Annaba University. His extensive professional career includes managing major industrial complexes like Sider and Imetal, and serving as Director-General of the Industrial University. He entered government as Minister of Industry on November 19, 2024. In August 2025, he was named interim Prime Minister, with his appointment confirmed on September 14, 2025, making him the Prime Minister of Algeria.
Early Life & Background
Sifi Ghrieb was born in 1971 in Tébessa, Algeria. He pursued higher education, earning advanced degrees in industrial engineering and economics, and a Ph.D. in physical chemistry of materials. His academic background from Badji Mokhtar Annaba University in Annaba laid the foundation for a career that spanned both industrial management and public service, prior to his entry into the Algerian government.
Education
Sifi Ghrieb holds advanced degrees in industrial engineering and economics. He also earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry of materials from the Badji Mokhtar Annaba University in Annaba, Algeria.
Political & Professional Career
Sifi Ghrieb began his political career when he was appointed Minister of Industry on November 19, 2024, in the Second Larbaoui government, succeeding Ali Aoun. On August 28, 2025, he was named interim Prime Minister following the dismissal of Nadir Larbaoui, while retaining his portfolio as Minister of Industry and Pharmaceutical Production. His appointment as Prime Minister was confirmed on September 14, 2025, and he was subsequently tasked with forming a new government for Algeria.
Key Achievements & Legacy
Managed several major industrial complexes and state-owned companies, including Sider and Imetal., Served as Director-General of the Industrial University under the Ministry of Industry., Appointed Minister of Industry in the Second Larbaoui government., Named interim Prime Minister of Algeria., Confirmed as Prime Minister of Algeria and tasked with forming a new government.