Month: December 2024

Day Three of RSIFF 2024 Explores the Full Gamut of International Cinema

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The third day of the 2024 Red Sea International Film Festival marked the international premiere of SUKKAR: SABAABAA W HOUBOUB AL KHARZIZ and world premieres of HOBAL and TALES ON THE BANKS OF THE BOSPHORUS. There were also MENA premieres for LUMIERE, LE CINEMA; TO KILL A MONGOLIAN HORSE; SIMA’S SONG and RED PATH, the GCC premiere of THE INEVITABLE JOURNEY TO FIND A WEDDING DRESS and a gala screening of NAPOLI – NEW YORK. Stars, directors, producers and key crew from all the films walked the red carpet at Culture Square in the heart of Al Balad, celebrating a phenomenal mixture of cultures.…

SAHA Academy launched

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Photo credit US embassy to Tunisia Deputy Chief of Mission Emily Khatkar, attended the launch of the SAHA Academy with Abderrazak Bouzouita, General Manager of the Ministry of Health, and Sina Hadj Amor, General Manager of International Cooperation for the Ministry of Health, Tunisia’s first e-learning platform for healthcare professionals, US embassy to Tunisia reports. This initiative, funded by the US Embassy, is part of the 16 million Tunisian dinar project to support the fight against corruption in the health sector (SAHA). SAHA aims to modernise health training, promote transparency…

Tunisia to Launch Hydrogen Production by 2030

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Tunisia plans to initiate its hydrogen projects by 2030. With agreements signed by international industrial partners, the country aims to export this energy carrier massively to Europe. Tunisia has announced its intention to launch its first hydrogen production projects starting in 2030, according to Wael Chouchane, Secretary of State for Energy Transition at the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy. These remarks were made during the International Forum on Hydrogen and its Derivatives held in the city of Gabès. Gabès has been identified as a pivotal point in this strategy…

Air traffic up by 9.4% from January to November 2024 in Tunisia

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According to the Tunisian Civil Aviation and Airports Authority (Oaca), in the first 11 months of the year, Tunisia recorded a 9.4 per cent increase in the number of passengers using its airports, with more than 8.9 million travellers. In particular, Djerba and Tozeur airports recorded double-digit growth of 12.7% and 97.9%, respectively, driving the sector’s recovery. Commercial air traffic (arrivals and departures) also increased by five per cent, with a total of 73,325 aircraft movements by the end of November 2024. The number of aircraft overflying Tunisian airspace will…

Academy Award Winners, New Voices and Global Superstars Rule Day Two of RSIFF 2024

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It was a busy day in the ‘In Conversation’ series at the 2024 Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) with Academy Award® winners Catherine Zeta-Jones (WEDNESDAY), Michelle Yeoh (EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE) and Michael Douglas (BEYOND THE REACH) and megastars Cynthia Erivo (WICKED); Kareena Kapoor (CREW) & Eva Longoria (LAND OF WOMEN) sharing their experience of performing – and their stories of life beyond the screen. Kareena Kapoor spoke passionately about the magic that happens when the stars align to make a film spectacular and thanked her legion of…

RED SEA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL CELEBRATES WOMEN IN CINEMA

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In celebration of female voices in the global film industry, the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) hosted the 7th Women In Cinema Gala event this evening, shining a light on the achievements of women both on and behind the camera who are helping shape the film industry and inspire a new generation of talent in the Arab World, Africa, and Asia. The evening was MC-ed by celebrated Tunisian Egyptian actor and producer Hend Sabri (Four Daughters). The Women In Cinema Gala embodies the Red Sea Film Foundation’s dedication to…

“Let’s Talk Economics”: Meeting to discuss social and solidarity economy and science communication

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The Economic Knowledge Project (EKP), implemented by Experts France with funding from the European Union (EU) in Tunisia, organised the annual ‘Let’s Talk Economics’ event to promote the economic knowledge production structures (SPSE) in Tunisia. According to a statement from the organisers, this initiative seeks to highlight the work of these structures, foster exchanges between key economic actors, and promote public debate on economic and sustainable development issues in the country. The event brought together researchers, experts, specialists, decision makers, public and private sector actors, a number of organisations, associations,…

Donald Trump once again stands with injustice

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Instead of condemning the barbaric war against the Palestinians and alleviating their extreme suffering and sorrow that history has not witnessed such an atrocity, Donald Trump has once again seized the opportunity to support Israel despite its horrendous crimes. Trump’s latest bizarre position in a post about his truth, in which he promised that there would be “hell to pay” in the Middle East if all the prisoners held by Palestinian factions in Gaza were not released. It seems that nothing will change for the Palestinian people and the Middle…

RED SEA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OPENS FOURTH EDITION WITH THE TALE OF DAYE’S FAMILY

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Opening Ceremony Gala Celebrates World Premiere of Saudi-Egyptian Co-Production; Full Jury Announced Awards Given to Emily Blunt, Vin Diesel, Aamir Khan, and Mona Zaki The Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) celebrated the beginning of its fourth edition with cinema lovers and the film community worldwide, its inaugural opening night at the festival’s new headquarters in Cultural Square, Al Balad. The festival opened with the world premiere of Saudi-Egyptian co-production The Tale Of Daye’s Family. Directed by the critically acclaimed Egyptian filmmaker Karim Shenawy, the screening was attended by Shenawy…

Tunisia allocates USD2.2 billion to boost power sector and renewable energy

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Tunisia’s government has announced a planned investment of USD 2.2 billion in its power sector for 2025, with a significant focus on renewable energy development, PowerLine reports. The aim of the initiative outlined in the 2025 budget draft is to strengthen the country’s use of solar and wind power, decreasing reliance on electricity imports from nearby Algeria and Libya, and boosting local energy production.  Tunisia aims to raise the proportion of solar and wind power in its energy blend to 35 per cent by 2030, backing its objective of generating…