Month: February 2025

FTAV by Freeoui  App launched

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FTAV by Freeoui is an app for discounts on various products and services During a press briefing on Thursday evening, the Tunisian Association of Travel Agencies (FTAV) announced it launched FTAV by Freeoui, an app for discounts on various products and services.The app is expected to be used by 5,000 people working in travel agencies that are members of the university and several partners before being extended to tourists. //Differential prices to support the Tunisian destination and domestic tourism FTAV president, Ahmed Bettayeb, explained that this initiative comes within the…

A spiritual journey that only Liberta can offer

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Liberta Travel and Tourism, a pioneer in the field of organizing Hajj and Umrah trips, has managed to win the trust of Tunisians, thanks to its great efforts in organizing, good management and the ability to work under all conditions, in addition to its very reasonable prices for the high-end services it provides. It is not easy for a Hajj and Umrah company to gain the trust of all segments of society and all categories, as it won the bet after it was able to be the number one in…

Medina Festival from March 4 to 28

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Performances ranging from Malouf, Sufi chanting, Halabi Qudood, and theater The 41st edition of the Medina Festival, which will take place from March 4 to 28, promises a mix of Malouf, Halabi qudoud, musical innovation through visions and youthful voices that meet with the sheikhs of originality and tarab, and theater. This was revealed by the managing body of the Medina Festival during a press conference held on Wednesday morning at the Asram House in the old city. // Performances that take into account the potential of Tunisia and harmonize…

RED SEA FILM FOUNDATION-SUPPORTED PROJECTS WIN ACCLAIM AT BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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TêtesBrûlées, The Heart Is a Muscle, and Yalla Parkour Shine at Berlinale with Red Sea Film Foundation’s Support.  At the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival, three films supported by the Red Sea Film Foundation—TêtesBrûlées, The Heart is a Muscle, and Yalla Parkour—were honored with prestigious awards, underscoring the Foundation’s role in fostering impactful storytelling. “The Heart Is a Muscle’ was awarded the prestigious Ecumenical Jury Prize in the Panorama section.The film follows Ryan, whose five-year-old son briefly goes missing at a barbecue. His violent reaction to the incident sets off…

Tunisia bets on “Made in Tunisia” at the Tripoli International Fair 2025

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The Export Promotion Center (CEPEX) will focus Tunisian participation at the next Tripoli International Fair, scheduled for April 22-28, 2025, on promoting “Made in Tunisia”. This participation was the focus of a meeting, held on Sunday in Tripoli, between the deputy general manager of the Tripoli International Fair, Chokri Latif, and the CEO of CEPEX, Mourad Ben Hassine, who is on a working visit to Tripoli, the center said in a statement. During his visit to the Libyan capital, Ben Hassine met with officials from the Libyan Center for Export…

1,146 startups have been accredited

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Nejia Gharbi, CEO of the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations CDC, announced that 1,146 startups had so far been accredited under the national “Startup Tunisia” program, with remarkable regional variations in the number of accreditations. She added: “The regional roadshow for the Startups and Innovative SMEs Project revealed two main findings This announcement was made at the closing event of a regional tour of the Startups and Innovative SMEs Project, organized on Tuesday in Tunis by the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC). TunisianMonitorOnline (NejiMed)

Former Tunisia Tourism Minister to become UN-Tourism Secretary General?

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Habib Ammar, former minister of tourism for Tunisia is officially a candidate to become the next UN-Tourism Secretary- General. He competes with 5 other candidates from Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Mexico, and UAE. Tourism Minister Sofiane Tekaya said on Jan. 29 that Tunisia aims to attract more than 11 million tourists in 2025 as it strives to broaden its tourism offerings. Habib graduated from the Higher Cycle of the National School of Administration of Tunis, General Administration Section (February 1995) and holds a master’s degree in Management Sciences (option International Finance)—University…

18th ISTANBUL BIENNIAL ANNOUNCES TITLE AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

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‘THE THREE-LEGGED CAT’ The 18th Istanbul Biennial, curated by Christine Tohmé, will unfold over three years. The first leg of the Biennial, scheduled from 20 September to 23 November 2025, will present works by over 40 artists, and a public programme of performances, screenings and talks. Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) with the support of 2007-2036 Biennial Sponsor Koç Holding, the 18th Istanbul Biennial’s title and conceptual framework were announced at a press conference held at the historic Beyoğlu Sports Club on Tuesday, 25 February. Istanbul Biennial Director Kevser Güler and…

TIA and World Bank strengthen partnership

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The Tunisia Investment Authority (TIA) recently received a delegation from the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), a World Bank Group institution specializing in private investment guarantees, currently visiting Tunisia. The meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen ties between the two institutions and explore cooperation opportunities to support and promote investment in Tunisia. On this occasion, TIA gave a detailed presentation on the investment climate in Tunisia, highlighting the economic opportunities, the attractive legal framework and the incentives offered to Tunisian and foreign investors. The aim was to demonstrate Tunisia’s potential…

MBC GROUP unveils MBCNOW, its brand-new groundbreaking entertainment service aggregator

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MBC GROUP, the largest and leading media organisation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announces the arrival of MBCNOW, the brand-new, groundbreaking entertainment service aggregator set to deliver an unlimited and unrivalled viewing experience across the region. MBCNOW offers an unmatched approach to content consumption for Saudi and wider Arab audiences. Transcending traditional TV viewing, MBCNOW has been designed to seamlessly bridge the gap between digital streaming and traditional broadcast television – bringing together MBC’s award-winning channels, as well as Shahid, the world’s leading Arabic streaming platform all…