Year: 2025

Gabes: Urgent Reform and the Imperative of Coexistence

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The people of Gabes are living a nightmare. For years, they have endured an environmental crisis of staggering proportions, their health and livelihoods poisoned by the legacy of industrial pollution. As they face rising rates of respiratory disease, cancer, and other ailments, their suffering is not just a statistic; it is a national shame. The President himself has rightly termed it an “environmental assassination,” a powerful indictment of the criminal and archaic policies that brought this region to its knees. The recognition from the highest levels of the state is…

Tunisian Educators Equipped with Robotics and AI Skills to Future-Proof Classrooms

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A specialized training program in Tunisia is empowering K-12 educators to bring robotics and artificial intelligence directly into their classrooms, marking a significant step toward future-ready education in the region, edtechinnovationhub (ETIH) reports. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Tunisia’s Ministry of Education and the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), provided educators with a comprehensive, hands-on journey. Teachers progressed from mastering fundamental skills to designing creative, real-world applications, gaining practical expertise in both robotics and AI. The curriculum was structured to build competency progressively. Participants began by…

EBRD’s Strategic Investment in Tunisia’s Phosphate Sector

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has awarded a significant grant of A$1.8 million (approximately €1 million) to the fertilizer company PhosCo to advance its Gasaat Phosphate Project in Tunisia. This move is a strong vote of confidence in the project’s potential to contribute to Tunisia’s economy and is seen as a step toward securing sustainable mineral supply chains for the West. The grant is complemented by a further A$1.1 million investment from PhosCo’s Managing Director, Taz Aldaoud, who exercised his options early to help finance the project. The combined funds of A$2.9 million…

Qatar Charity Office in Tunisia Celebrates World Children’s Day in Tabarka

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As part of its ongoing social and cultural initiatives, Qatar Charity’s Office in Tunisia organized a special event to celebrate World Children’s Day under the theme “Young Creators”, held from October 30 to November 2, 2025, at El Mehari Hotel in Tabarka. The celebration brought together outstanding, talented, and orphaned children sponsored by the organization in the Governorate of Jendouba, offering them a space to express creativity and joy through art, music, and play. The opening ceremony was graced by Mrs. Aisha Al-Ansari, First Secretary at the Embassy of the…

Tunisia Lands Major MEDUSA Submarine Cable, Boosting Digital Sovereignty

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The MEDUSA submarine cable, a strategic 8,700-kilometer project, made landfall in Bizerte on November 1, 2025. The cable, supported by the European Union and implemented by AFR-IX Telecom, will connect Tunisia to several countries across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. The CEO of Tunisie Telecom, Lassaad Ben Dhiab, hailed the landing as a “major technological milestone.” He stated that the state-of-the-art infrastructure will multiply Tunisia’s international bandwidth capacity by eight, enhancing the reliability and security of data exchange. Ben Dhiab emphasized that MEDUSA is an “essential backbone” for supporting…

Third “Seasons of Creativity” Theatre Festival Opens in Tunis

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The third National Festival of Tunisian Theatre, “Seasons of Creativity,” launched on Saturday evening, November 1, at the Fourth Art Hall in the capital. Organized by the Tunis National Theatre under the supervision of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs and in partnership with the Abdelwahab Ben Ayed Association, the festival runs until November 8. The opening ceremony was attended by theatre artists, intellectuals, and ministry representatives. The Director of the Tunis National Theatre and Festival Director, Moaz El Merabet, emphasized the festival’s role as an annual competitive space for Tunisian…

Cairo International Film Festival Congratulates Egypt on inauguration of Grand Egyptian Museum

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Cairo International Film Festival extends its sincerest pride and congratulations to the great Egyptian people on the inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum. This magnificent cultural edifice stands as a new icon added to Egypt’s timeless treasures, in this historic moment that embodies the greatness of the Egyptian will, under the patronage and vision of an ambitious political leadership that turned a dream into reality. The inauguration of this monumental edifice is the culmination of a generations-long dream and a message to the entire world that Egypt, with its rich…

Tunisia Sees British Tourist Numbers Return to Pre-2015 Levels

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Tunisia has welcomed 380,000 British tourists so far in 2025, a figure that signals a full return of a vital market. Data from the Tunisian National Tourism Office (ONTT) reveals a dramatic surge, with arrivals as of October 20 up 42% compared to 2024 and nearly double (98%) the figures from 2019. This growth trajectory is expected to see over 425,000 British visitors by the end of the year, matching the benchmark levels last seen in 2014—the year before a devastating attack in Sousse severely impacted the tourism industry. “The…

Djerba Music Land Festival Nominated for Prestigious European Award

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The Djerba Music Land festival, a cornerstone of the island’s cultural scene, has been nominated for a 2025 Heavent Festival Award, a leading European prize recognizing excellence in the events industry. Launched in 2016 by Tunisia Music Land, the festival has grown into a premier destination for Mediterranean clubbing, drawing thousands of attendees and world-renowned DJs each summer. Its nomination in the “Best International Festival” category for events hosting between 5,000 and 15,000 daily visitors spotlights the organizers’ creativity and the event’s significant cultural and economic impact on the island.…

Saharan Boom: Tozeur Emerges as Tunisia’s Premier Desert Gateway

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 As travelers increasingly seek off-the-beaten-path experiences, the oasis city of Tozeur is capitalizing on its Saharan allure to become a leader in Tunisia’s tourism revival. Nestled on the edge of the Sahara, Tozeur offers a unique blend of desert landscapes, ancient culture, and oasis tranquility. Visitors are drawn to its sprawling palm groves, the breathtaking Chott El Jerid salt flat, and the historic medina with its distinctive Berber architecture. The surge in interest has triggered significant infrastructure investments. Tunisair Express has launched new direct flights from the capital, Tunis, providing…