The Saidal Group was founded in 1982 in Algeria. The group offers a wide range of products across dermatology, dentistry, and anti-inflammatories, among others. Its global partnerships include Sanofi, Upjohn, Sinovac, and Novo Nordisk. Akacem has been leading the group since 2015. In 2021, she was awarded the National Order of Merit at the rank of Achir by Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune.