Year: 2024

Baghdad to host it in mid-April 2025 Fourth Arab Media Conference on climate change and how to combat it

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The Iraqi capital Baghdad will host in mid-April the fourth session of the Arab Media Conference, organised by the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) in collaboration with the Iraqi Media Network (IMN). To shed more light on this conference, which will be held from April 15 to 17, 2025, under the theme of the role of media in confronting climate change, and is expected to be attended by about 200 media professionals from the Arab world as well as the Iraqi press, the headquarters of the Arab States Broadcasting Union…

Cairo Film Festival Makes a Strong Comeback says Hussein Fahmy, CIFF President

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This year presented a series of unprecedented challenges, especially after the difficult circumstances faced by the region last year, which led to the festival’s postponement. Given the devastating impact on the Palestinian people—entire communities were destroyed, and countless innocent lives were lost—it was unthinkable to go ahead with the festival at that time. The postponement also created significant logistical complications. Many plans had already been put into motion, including flights and accommodations for guests. We were forced to reorganize everything within an incredibly tight timeframe, apologizing to juries and explaining…

Tunisia expected to produce 5.2% more citrus in 2024/2025, with exports rising

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National citrus production in Tunisia is expected to increase by 5.2% to reach 365,000 tonnes in the 2024/2025 season, according to Dorsaf Ben Ahmed, head of the General Directorate of Agricultural Production. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Ministry of Agriculture. The production is divided among different citrus fruits, including “Maltese oranges” at 89.5 thousand tons, “Thomson navel” oranges at 117.3 thousand tons, clementines at 78.9 thousand tons and lemons at 53 thousand tons. Despite the overall increase, lemon production was down by 3.6% compared to…

55% increase in Tunisia’s olive oil production this season

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Tunisia expects to produce around 55% more olive oil this season, the agriculture ministry said on Tuesday, boosting exports of the “green gold” and helping to shore up ailing public finances. Tunisia is among the world’s top exporters of olive oil, a commodity of growing international consumer and investor interest. “Dorsaf Ben Ahmed, an official at the Ministry of Agriculture, said: “After a significant decline in the last two seasons, this season’s production is back to normal levels at 340,000 tonnes of oil. Last season, Tunisia earned a record 5.1…

US to provide 76.5 million dinars for the date sector in Tunisia

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The US Embassy to Tunisia has announced the allocation of 76.5 million Tunisian dinars ($24.85 million) to support the date sector as part of the US Department of Agriculture’s ‘Food for Progress’ programme. This funding aims to significantly improve date production and strengthen farming systems in Tunisian oases, with the aim of modernising practices over a five-year period.The American non-profit organisation Partners of the Americas, with six decades of experience in agriculture and food security, will be responsible for implementing the project. It will also benefit from the collaboration of…

In its world premiere..”Spring Came on Laughing” represents Egypt in CFF international competition

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The film chronicles a journey of discovery and self-reflection.Director Noha Adel: We naturally address the complex and confusing lives and stories of womenProducer Kawthar Younis: Our goal is to provide a platform for women’s voices and shed light on hidden feelings “Spring Comes in Laughing”, directed by Noha Adel, to compete in international competition of Cairo International Film Festival, in its world premiere, as the only Egyptian film participating in the competition. The film unfolds during the spring season, celebrated for its unique character, and explores four interwoven stories filled…

Libyan Tunisian B2B meetings to be held at Tripoli Chamber of Commerce on 12 November

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A delegation of Tunisian companies will visit the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce next week. Bilateral B2B discussions and meetings will be organised between the counterparts on 12 November in the Chamber’s Tripoli headquarters., libyaherald reports. Tripoli Chamber says this comes within the framework of joint cooperation between it and the Tunisian Export Development Centre (CEPEX). ‎Tripoli Chamber reports that the delegation of Tunisian companies includes a group of companies specialized in the fields of contracting, building materials industry, civil and architectural engineering, decoration, and pipe industry.‎ TunisianMonitorOnline

Tunisia Ecosystem Week to host 70 leading African investment professionals

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Tunisia will host a gathering of leading pan-African ecosystem players and investment professionals, organised by V3 Factory and Dream VC. Tunisia Ecosystem Week will offer an in-depth immersion to connect international investors with Tunisian startup pioneers and players, bringing them together with local investors, high-potential local startups, active startup support organisations (SSOs) and local businesses. This initiative is supported by the Invest for Jobs Special Initiative ‘Decent Jobs for a Just Transition’ of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the GIZ Tunisia Digital…

Field works for 2024 General Population Census announced

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-Tomorrow, November 6, field works for the effective count will begin with 106440 workers. -Advanced and protected technologies to ensure the confidentiality of data and sub-Saharan migrants will be subject to the census. -The launch of the 2024 General Population and Housing Census, the 13th census that Tunisia has experienced since independence, was announced on Tuesday at the berges du Lac. During a press conference attended by a large number of representatives of public authorities and media professionals, the Minister of Economy and Planning pointed out that the night between…

CIFF 2024 – Press Conference unveils 7th edition

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The 45th Cairo International Film Festival was formally launched on Sunday with a press conference. It was under the banner of resilience and homage that Hussein Fahmy, president of the festival, opened this meeting, despite the recent death of his brother, the famous Egyptian actor Mostafa Fahmy, last week.Dressed in black and looking very tired, Hussein Fahmy nevertheless affirmed his determination to fulfil his responsibilities to the full, honouring his role in the launch of this major film event. The press conference was attended by leading figures from Arab cinema.…