Year: 2024

Cairo Festival concludes 45th edition with awards announcement

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‘The New Year That Never Came,’ Black Comedy About a Repressive Regime, Seizes Top Prize at Cairo Film Festival The 45th edition of the Cairo Film Festival concluded with the top prize, the Golden Pyramid Award, going to Bogdan Mureșanu’s “The New Year That Never Came.” The black comedy, which previously won the Horizons sidebar at the Venice Film Festival, is set in 1989 during the festive season that immediately precedes the downfall of the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceauşescu. The Special Jury Award for best director, the Silver Pyramid, went…

Tunisia earmarks $2.2bn for energy by 2025

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Tunisia plans to spend 7.1 billion Tunisian dinars ($2.2 billion) on developing its energy sector by 2025. This includes renewable energy projects. The country aims to increase its reliance on solar and wind power to 35 per cent over the next six years and reduce electricity imports from Algeria and Libya. Tunisia imported almost 14% of its electricity supply in the first nine months of this year. The rest was provided by the domestic grid. According to a report, the government intends to allocate funds to support the energy sector…

Tunisia’s external debt servicing capacity in 2024-2025 has been improved (Fitch Ratings)

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Tunisia’s ability to meet 2024-2025 external debt obligations has improved, with a lower current account deficit strengthening international reserves beyond Fitch Ratings’ previous expectations, Fitch said on Thursday. The international credit rating agency forecast that reserves will remain above three months of current external payments through 2026. This should enable Tunisia to continue to service its external debt obligations, supported by inflows of external financing, despite the absence of an IMF programme. Fitch expects fiscal financing needs, excluding short-term amortisations, to be 18% of GDP in 2024 and to remain…

Red Sea International Film Festival adds thierry frémaux’s lumière: le cinema to international spectacular line-up

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SIX NEW FESTIVAL FAVOURITES, INCLUDING THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE LAST RONIN, ADDED TO FESTIVAL PROGRAMME The Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) has unveiled an exciting addition to its International Spectacular programme: LUMIÈRE: LE CINEMA by Thierry Frémaux, Director of the Lumière Institute in Lyon and General Delegate of the Festival de Cannes. This stunning sequel to LUMIÈRE! THE ADVENTURE BEGINS, which premiered at the festival’s inaugural edition, delves into the birth of cinema, offering a treasure trove of over 100 newly restored films. A must-see for cinema lovers,…

Tunisia’s Economy Grows by 1.8% in 3 Months.. Tourism by 8.6%

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Tunisia’s economy grew by 1.8% in the third quarter of 2024 compared with the same period last year, while the number of tourists rose by more than 8.6% in 10 months. Tunisia’s economy grew by 1% compared to the second quarter of this year, the National Institute of Statistics reveals. According to preliminary estimates, economic activity recorded a 1.8% increase in GDP, and the institute said that after the failure of agricultural production in recent years as a result of difficult climatic conditions, agricultural activities recorded a significant improvement, growing…

Hussein Fahmy to International Journalists: Cairo International Film Festival is a Strong Voice for the Palestinian Cause

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Actor Hussein Fahmy, President of the Cairo International Film Festival, held a significant meeting with leading international journalists, including representatives from Variety, Screen Daily, Film Verdict, Cineuropa, and other influential global media outlets. During the discussion, Fahmy emphasised the festival’s distinguished role as the oldest and most prominent film festival in the region. He highlighted the festival’s foundation in Egypt’s rich cinematic legacy, noting that the country’s film industry has been a cornerstone of creativity for decades, profoundly shaping cinema across the Arab world. Fahmy underscored the festival’s commitment to…

4 Shows From Egypt, Libya and the UAE on Day Two of SITFY

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On day two of SITFY, chaired by director Mazen El-Gharabawy, 4 theatrical shows from Egypt, Libya and the UAE will be presented. As for the Children Theater competition, the first show “Don Quixote”, written by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and directed by Mahmoud Grazi, will be presented at the open-air theater of the Cultural Palace at 4:30 PM. At 5:30 PM, “Hunting” show from the UAE, written and directed by Mohanad Karim, will be presented at the main theater of Sharm El-Sheikh Cultural Palace. At 7:00 PM, “Kharaf” show from…

Linguist Mohamed Chandoul honoured in United Arab Emirates

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Dr Mohamed Chandoul was honoured by the Governor of the Emirate of Sharjah, Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, for his participation in the creation of the Arabic language complex in the United Arab Emirates. This project brought together several Arabic language specialists from various Arab countries, and Dr Chandoul represented Tunisia. Dr. Mohamed Chandoul is a Tunisian linguist who has taught at a number of Tunisian universities. He is also president of several scientific institutions and is active in numerous associations devoted to language and linguistics. The Arabic Language Complex in…

Tunisia could become regional talent hub

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The Tunisia Investment Authority (TIA) held its 19th Strategic Council meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, chaired by TIA president Namia Ayadi. The debate focused on how to turn Tunisia into a regional talent hub. During this session, international expert Luke Tay presented Singapore’s economic model, highlighting the efficient reforms that have transformed the country into a key hub for investment and trade. Singapore’s strategic priorities include macroeconomic stability, modern infrastructure development, continuous talent development, and harmonious relations between government, business and labour. Its policies aim to attract multinationals in…

Tunisia unveils new digital transformation and AI strategies

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Tunisia is planning the implementation of a digital transformation strategy and an artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, said Sofiene Hemissi, minister of communications and technology. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the 10th International Forum for Chief Information Officers (CIOs), held in Hammamet from Thursday 7 to Saturday 9 November. The initiatives are aimed at boosting digital use and exploiting Tunisia’s AI potential. He said that the national digital transformation strategy will be based on several core pillars: the digitization of administrative and public services, the promotion of the…