Year: 2025

The Private Advances, The Public Falls Back

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The numbers tell a story of a nation increasingly divided along educational lines. This year, the Ministry of Education authorized 811 private primary schools, a rise of 37 from the year before. This is not merely a statistic; it is a stark indicator of a growing exodus and a two-tiered system taking root in our country. The undeniable expansion of private education highlights a profound and worrying retreat of the public school, once the great equalizer and bedrock of the republic. A glance at the geographic distribution of these new…

Tunisia Confirmed as 2025 African Table Tennis Championships Host

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Tunisia has officially confirmed its readiness to host the 2025 ITTF African Championships this October, stepping in as a last-minute replacement to ensure the prestigious event goes ahead. The championship, a key qualifier for the 2026 World Team Championships, is scheduled for October 12-19 in the city of Rades. Tunisia often dubbed “Africa’s Table Tennis Hub” due to its extensive experience hosting major tournaments, responded swiftly after the original host, Rwanda, withdrew earlier this year. In a press briefing on Wednesday, Mrs. Faten Tebina, Secretary-General of the Tunisian Table Tennis…

The World’s Eyes Turn to Egypt as the Grand Egyptian Museum Prepares for Its Historic Opening

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As the calendar turns to November, the world’s gaze will settle on the Arab Republic of Egypt, which is set to inaugurate the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — the largest museum on the African continent, and arguably the most ambitious cultural project anywhere in the world. Standing proudly beside the timeless Pyramids of Giza, the GEM is more than a museum; it is a gateway through which humanity can rediscover one of the most extraordinary civilizations in history. Conceived in 2002, the project reflects Egypt’s determination, under the leadership of…

Benghazi… Libya’s Emerging Capital of Media

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The city of Benghazi has recently hosted a remarkable event: the First Annual Arab Media Conference, which brought together prominent journalists, broadcasters, and content creators from across the Arab world. Far more than a professional gathering, this conference became a genuine platform for exchanging ideas and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing Arab media today — from digital transformation to the pursuit of credibility. Thanks to its excellent organization and spirit of collaboration, Benghazi transformed during the conference into a grand stage for media dialogue, buzzing with creativity…

Arab Central Bank Governors Convene in Tunis to Address Global Economic Uncertainty

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The 49th Annual Meeting of the Council of Arab Central Bank Governors and Monetary Authorities opened Wednesday in Tunis, bringing together top financial leaders to address pressing challenges such as trade wars, cybersecurity threats, and regional monetary cooperation. Hosted by the Central Bank of Tunisia and organized by the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF), the high-level gathering was inaugurated by Mishkat Al-Khaldi, Minister of Finance. Also in attendance were Mr. Burai Al-Siddiq Ahmed, Governor of the Central Bank of Sudan and current Chair of the Council, and Dr. Fahad M. Alturki,…

Geneva Donates 200 Buses to Tunis in Bid to Revitalize Struggling Public Transport

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Photo credit swissinfo In a move that bridges European sustainability goals with North African urban mobility needs, Geneva’s public transport operator (TPG) is donating nearly 200 diesel buses to Tunis, as confirmed in a contract signed Wednesday between the two cities’ transport companies, swissinfo reports. The donation is a direct result of TPG’s ambitious strategy to fully electrify its bus fleet by 2030. The vehicles, which are being phased out and replaced with electric models, will be shipped to the Société des transports de Tunis (Transtu) over a four-year period…

Tunisia Greenlights Sweeping Digital Overhaul to Modernize Public Administration

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In a significant push to modernize governance, a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, approved a comprehensive package of measures on Tuesday to accelerate the digital transformation of the state administration, integrating artificial intelligence and open data as core pillars of the national economic strategy. The meeting, a follow-up to the government’s economic planning session last May, centered on making public services faster, more transparent, and accessible to citizens and investors alike. Central to the new decisions is the integration of all digital projects into a unified…

Global Leaders at Uzbekistan Forum Unite on Poverty Reduction, Hail National Reform Model

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The 3rd International Poverty Reduction Forum concluded with a powerful reaffirmation of global commitment to fighting poverty, as the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Government of Uzbekistan rallied international leaders behind strategies for inclusive growth amid worldwide economic pressures. In a keynote address, IsDB President Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser praised Uzbekistan’s transformative progress under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s leadership. “Uzbekistan’s social and economic initiatives stand as a model in the region,” stated Dr. Al Jasser. “Through strategic partnership, we are witnessing real change, where investments translate into opportunities, jobs, and…

IsDB and Uzbekistan Commit to Deepened Partnership for Growth and Poverty Reduction

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Credit goes to IsDB: Archive photo of Uzbekistan’s President Meeting IsDB Group Chairman at COP29 In a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the 3rd International Poverty Reduction Forum, Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, pledged to strengthen their strategic alliance to advance inclusive economic growth and development. The leaders reviewed a robust partnership that has already directed nearly US$5 billion in cumulative IsDB Group financing into pivotal sectors of the Uzbek economy, such as…

IsDB President Calls for Unified Action on Multidimensional Poverty at Uzbekistan Forum

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 Global leaders convened in the city of Namangan for the 3rd International Poverty Reduction Forum, held under the patronage of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, to chart a collective course “From Poverty to Prosperity.” The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) President, Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, joined ministers and development partners, using his opening address to frame poverty as a complex challenge demanding integrated solutions and stronger partnerships. In his speech, Dr. Al Jasser underscored that meaningful progress is driven by visionary leadership and the power of collaboration. “At the Islamic Development…