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The language of business

The official language of Algeria is Arabic, and Algerians often speak a dialect that is unique to the Maghreb. French is an important language in business and commerce. 

In meetings, don't assume that English will be understood. You should be prepared to engage an interpreter if you know your host does not speak English, and you speak neither French nor Arabic. 

Written correspondence should be in French. The date format is date, followed by month, followed by year: DD-MM-YY.

Excerpted from Living Abroad's Algeria Report: Business practices/ The language of business.

Written by Michael Cadden, SGMS-T, VP International Operations