Day: February 4, 2025

TUI opens new offices in Sousse

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TUI Group (International Tour Operator) has just opened, at the end of January 2025, its new “Tunisia Global Business Services” offices in Sousse, marking “an important step in the development of its activities in Tunisia”, reported the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency, FIPA-Tunisia. “This strategic project positions the city of Sousse as a key regional hub for TUI’s travel services, reinforcing, thus, Tunisia’s role in the group’s international network”. With the opening of its new offices in Sousse, TUI, the world leader in tourism and travel, confirms “its ambition to develop…

Kairouan Carpets: Tunisian Heritage Craft on Brink of Extinction

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The renowned carpet industry of Kairouan, Tunisia, is on the brink of extinction due to a confluence of challenges, including rising raw material costs, declining demand, weak marketing strategies, and competition from imported products, particularly from China. Once a vital source of income for thousands of Tunisian families, Kairouan carpets are famous for their long wool, vibrant colors, and authentic Arabic designs and engravings. Traditionally, skilled women meticulously hand-wove these intricate pieces. These carpets are crafted from natural wool or pure silk, distinguished by a border of parallel stripes that…

Malmö Arab Film Festival Opens Submissions for Short Film Projects in Development for 11th Edition of MAFF Industry Days 2025

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Malmo Arab Film Festival MAFF is now accepting entries of film projects in development for MAFF Industry Days 11th edition, slated to take place in Malmo-Sweden, from 30 April – 3 May 2025. The Malmö Arab Film Festival is pleased to announce the opening of submissions for short film projects in development as part of the 11th edition of MAFF Industry Days, scheduled for 2025.With the continued support of Film i Skåne for the eleventh consecutive year, the MAFF Industry Days funding initiatives remain committed to supporting aspiring filmmakers and fostering the production of short films in…