Month: May 2022

OPPO Research Institute Calls for Proposals with Grants Totaling $460,000

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OPPO today announced the OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator to empower technology professionals and entrepreneurs that inspiration matters to bring innovative solutions to life and create a better future together, based on the brand value proposition of “Inspiration Ahead”. The Innovation Accelerator is being held by the OPPO Research Institute and Microsoft for Startups as a strategic partner. The program aims to encourage all technology innovators to solve some of the most pressing issues facing humanity even amid times of uncertainty. Centered on the theme of ‘Virtuous Innovation’, OPPO is…

Kumulus Water refreshes air to provide water to 570 school children

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Tunisian start-up Kumulus Water, specializing in hydrological engineering, has designed solar-powered water generators. The device, called “Kumulus 1”, is equipped with four filters and smart features that provide drinking water to 570 schoolchildren in Makthar. Some 570 schoolchildren Makthar, governorate of Siliana, now have a regular supply of drinking water thanks to a new system called “Kumulus 1”. It was installed as part of a partnership between the Tunisian foundation Wallah We Can, which operates in the education sector, and the start-up Kamulus Water, which specializes in hydrological engineering. These…

31 waste management SMEs authorized to restart their activities

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The National Agency for Waste Management (ANGed) approved the reopening of 31 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in solid waste collection in Tunisia. These companies had ceased all activities for a year and a half. The new measure has been effective since 27 April 2022, when several agreements were inked between the National Waste Management Agency ( ANGed ) and the managers of 31 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Tunisia. One year and a half ago, these companies specializing in solid waste collection were ordered by ANGed to…

Measures for Tunisian Olive Oil Exports to Europe

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New measures in Tunisia dictate that the country’s olive oil producers must obtain specific authorization to participate in the country’s duty-free export quota program with the European Union. The presidential decree applies to all Tunisian companies already registered on the official list of olive oil exporters, TAP reports. Interested exporters will have to receive authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture at least one week before the actual shipment. Currently, the cooperation agreement signed by the European Union with Tunisia allows the export of up to 56,700 tons of olive oil…

Tunisia’s grain harvest expected to rise 30-40% says UTAP

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Tunisia’s grain harvest is expected to increase by 30-40% this year compared to one year ago, Mohamed Rjaibia, a senior official of the farmers’ union, told reporters on Tuesday. The agriculture ministry said the harvest would be “good”, without giving figures. Last year’s harvest was about 1.6 million tonnes. Agriculture Minister Mhamoud Elyess Hamza said last month that Tunisia was aiming to achieve self-sufficiency in durum wheat production this year. “This year’s harvest will be really good and we expect an increase (of) 30-40%,” Rjaibia said. The expected growth in…

EBRD forecasts a slowdown in economic growth in the South and East of Mediterranean

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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development said the SEMED region is expected to experience a slowdown in economic growth of 2.5% due to the war in Ukraine. In its latest Regional Outlook Report (ROR), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) foresees a strong impact of the war in Ukraine on the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) region. Published on Tuesday 10 May 2022, this study envisages a slowdown in economic growth to 2.5% in this group of countries. The conflict “will be felt mainly through higher oil and…

HUAWEI launches nova 9 SE in Tunisia: new supercharge 66W and 108MP camera smartphone

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HUAWEI Consumer Business Group (CBG Tunisia) announced the launch of the HUAWEI nova 9 SE, a new smartphone belonging to the dynamic, chic, and trendy HUAWEI nova 9 product line, designed for the younger generation. The smartphone is packed with innovative features and cutting-edge design elements that will spark new inspirations with its powerful camera system and integrated videography features. This new member of the nova 9 family, the HUAWEI nova 9 SE, is equipped with a powerful 108 MP high-resolution camera system that delivers exquisite image quality in high-resolution…

Ons Jabeur makes history with Madrid Open win

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Ons Jabeur became Saturday the first Arab tennis player to win the Madrid Masters tournament, making history on the international tennis courts. Jabeur, 27, competed in this week’s Madrid Open against US player Jessica Pegula. She won the match and the tournament, making it the second title of Jabeur’s career after winning the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) title in Birmingham, UK last year. Jabeur said after the match in Spain, “I’m not just playing for myself… I am playing for my country, for the Arab world, for the African continent.”…

Tunisian scientists alert on degradation of Posidonia, Mediterranean Sea lungs

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Tunisian specialists are sending an alarm about the damaging effects of the reduction of Posidonia in the Mediterranean Sea. Over the years scientists have proven that seagrass meadows have a strong carbon absorption capacity. And according to this marine ecologist in Tunis, Posidonia could also produce up to 20 litres of oxygen per square meter. ” Forests store carbon on land, and this is called green carbon. Underwater, is referred to as blue carbon. So these ecosystems and especially Posidonia, capture large quantities of carbon over thousands of years, what’s…

Stone fruit production to rise in Tunisia

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The production of stone fruits is expected to go up in Tunisia with an estimated production of 295,000 tons in 2022, against 285,000 tons the previous year, up 3.5%. The growth is due to favourable climate conditions, according to data from the Interprofessional Fruit Grouping (GIFruits). Production of peaches and nectarines is estimated at 156,000 tons this season, compared to 152,000 tons last season. Apricots production will reach 37,400 tons while that of plums will amount to 20,100 tons, up 8.7% compared to last year. As for almonds, their production…