The facility was developed by the China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) and is home to several prominent artistic groups, including the Algerian Symphony Orchestra, the National Ballet, and the Andalusian Music Ensemble.

[1][2] In addition to hosting performances, the opera house offers training programs in various cultural disciplines such as singing and choreography, as well as technical fields like lighting, sound engineering, and stage management.

The modern stage is equipped with advanced mechanisms, allowing it to move vertically by several meters, enhancing the versatility of performances and easing the work of artists and technicians.

After Algeria gained independence, Bessaïh held several diplomatic positions, serving as an ambassador in key European and Arab capitals, including the Vatican, Egypt, Kuwait, and Morocco.

In 1988, he became Minister of Foreign Affairs, actively participating in the Algeria-Morocco-Saudi Arabia Tripartite Committee, which contributed to the Taif Agreement that ended the Lebanese Civil War.

Following this, President Bouteflika, accompanied by former Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal, toured the various facilities of the opera house, which spans an area of 35,000 square meters.