Year: 2024

Tunisian-Chinese international film ‘Agent 86’ in cinemas as of 25 September

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Starting Tuesday, September 25, fans of action and drama films will be able to enjoy the film ‘Agent 86’ by Tunisian director, actor, producer and screenwriter Bassem Khayati. Starting next Tuesday, action fans will discover the diverse creative energy of Tunisian Bassem Khayati, who went from being a martial arts enthusiast and trainer in China to an internationally renowned actor and director with 50 films under his belt, working with Hollywood action icons from Jackie Chan (7 films) to Bruce Willis and others. Friday was the press screening of ‘Agent…

94th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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A ceremony will be held on September 23 at the residence of the Saudi ambassador to mark the celebration of the 94th national day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the slogan ‘we dream we achieve’.Several senior Tunisian officials, ambassadors accredited to Tunisia, political, economic, cultural and media figures, as well as Saudis in Tunisia, are expected to attend this outstanding ceremony. On this occasion, Saudi ambassador to Tunisia, Dr Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr, is expected to deliver an address in which he will focus on Saudi national achievements…

Alarming figures on bitter reality of education in Al Quds

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Participants in the Arab League of Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (ALECSO) conference on ‘The reality of children’s education in the city of Al-Quds’ on Thursday revealed the bitter reality faced by the children of Al-Quds as a result of the systematic crime of the occupation authorities aimed at striking education in Al-Quds and imposing the occupation curriculum to obliterate the Arab identity of the school and students alike. In his speech, Palestinian Minister of Education and Higher Education Amjad Barham said that what is happening today in Gaza is…

Tunisia, Norway and Japan sign agreements for construction of solar power plants

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Tunisia has signed two agreements with Norway and Japan for the construction of solar power plants in the regions of Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur. The signing ceremony, which took place Wednesday, was presided over by Minister of Energy, Mines and Industry, Fatma Thabet Chiboub, and the Managing Director of the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (Steg), Faycal Trifa. Representatives of the Norwegian company Scatec and Aeolus, the Japanese subsidiary of the Toyota group, were also present. These projects are part of Tunisia’s commitment to promoting renewable energies, and follow on…

7TH Edition of Jaou Tunis 2024: When culture is an act of solidarity, resistance and construction

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Culture in Tunisia once again confirms that it is an act of solidarity, resistance, and construction. The South has remained and will remain faithful to the principles it launched in the 1950s, principles that enshrine solidarity with liberation forces worldwide, support resistance, and seek different and diverse creative paths for young people’s aspirations towards a broader future. During a press conference in the old city on Wednesday, the details of the seventh edition of the ‘Jaou Tunis’ Biennale of Contemporary Arts were announced. This African-spirited and globally ambitious artistic event…

Tunisia shows progress in reducing HCFCs, according to UNIDO

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Tunisia has made headway in reducing chlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), a subclass of fluorinated gases and substances that deplete the ozone layer and act as powerful greenhouse gases, according to a press release from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). In a statement issued on Tuesday to mark the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer on 16 September, UNIDO praised the country’s progress in implementing the Montreal Protocol. According to UNIDO, Tunisia’s climate action in this area, described as an ‘important step forward’, has resulted in the consumption…

Fitch Upgrades Tunisia to ‘CCC+’

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Ftich Ratings upgraded on Monday Tunisia’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from “CCC-” to to “CCC+”. The agency said “the rating upgrade reflects its increased confidence in the government’s ability to meet its large fiscal financing needs. This stems from Tunisia’s stronger external position that enables it to maintain its international reserves at a sufficient level to meet current external payments and debt obligations. This is balanced by still-elevated financing needs, limited access to external financing, uncertainty over the ability and willingness of the banking sector to take on…

Hyundai Tunisia rewarded for its exceptional performance with regional ‘Best Sales Progression’ label

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Alpha Hyundai Motor, the official distributor of the South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai in Tunisia, is delighted to announce that it has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Best Sales Progression’ award at the regional conference held on 3 and 4 September 2024 in Marrakech, Morocco. This prestigious award highlights Hyundai Tunis’ outstanding performance in increasing its sales at the regional level. The ‘Best Sales Progression’ label is awarded to entities that have proven remarkable growth and performance in recent years. This recognition reflects Hyundai’s successful commercial strategy and exceptional sales…

Trade deficit eases to 77.7%

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The trade deficit narrowed to (-11924.1 MD) at the end of August 2024, compared with (-12191.7 MD) during the first eight months of 2023. The coverage rate rose by 0.8 points compared with the same period in 2023 to stand at 77.7%, according to the foreign trade note at current prices for August 2024 published on Thursday by the National Statistics Institute (INS). TunisianMonitorOnline

Tunisia, WB supports “energy bridge” with Italy and 2035 strategy

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Photo credit goes to agenzianova The Elmed project, the plan to build an electrical interconnection between Tunisia and Italy, was at the center of discussions between the Tunisian Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Fatma Thabet Chiboub and the top management of the World Bank. During the meeting, which was attended by Ahmadou Moustapha Ndiaye, Regional Director for the Maghreb and Malta, and Paul Noumba, Executive Director for North Africa and the Middle East, highlighted the importance of Elmed as an “energy bridge” between the two shores of the Mediterranean. Elmed will connect the…