Day: January 8, 2025

Tunisian cardiologist bridges Quranic interpretation with modern science

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Dr. Mohamed Faouzi Drissi, a Tunisian interventional cardiologist, has released the second edition of his book “The Sun: A Red Giant – Harmony Between Modern Science and Sacred Texts,” LeadersBooks website reports The book introduces a novel method of Quranic interpretation aligned with contemporary scientific disciplines such as astronomy and cosmology. With over 20 years of expertise in astronomy, Dr. Drissi integrates scientific insights with Quranic understanding, exploring the harmony between sacred texts and the origins of the universe. His work, endorsed by scholars including Dr. Ahmida Elneifer and Father…

Adelaide International 2025: Jabeur beats Collins to step up comeback ahead of Melbourne

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Photo Credit: Getty Images Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur stepped up her comeback ahead of the Australian Open by beating fourth seed Danielle Collins 7-6 (8/6), 6-2 on Tuesday at the Adelaide International. The 40th-ranked Tunisian wildcard, who last week reached the Brisbane quarterfinals, had a shoulder injury last year that kept her off court after August. Collins, the 2022 Australian Open runner-up who cancelled a retirement scheduled for the end of 2024, was playing her first WTA match since September. Jabeur faces Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva in the last 16 and said she relied…

U.S.-funded initiative to strengthen Tunisia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

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The Promise Project, a U.S.-funded initiative to strengthen Tunisia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, is bringing Tunisian innovation talent and startups to CES 2025, the most powerful tech event in the world, for the first time, aiming to connect Tunisian entrepreneurs with the U.S. and global startup communities. Organized by the Tunisian American Young Professionals (TAYP), the booth will feature cutting-edge innovations from Tunisian startups in sectors such as AgTech, Energy, Robotics, Smart Cities, and Food Tech. The exhibit will spotlight Tunisia’s dynamic startup ecosystem with special guests and live demonstrations throughout the CES event. Additionally, the program will…