Month: March 2025

The annual Global Economic Resilience Index 2025 has just been released by FM Economic and Financial Solutions, a UK-based company specializing in economic and financial risk analysis. The Index measures countries’ ability to manage crises, overcome economic shocks, and strengthen business environments. It assesses both risk exposure and institutions’ capacity to respond effectively. With an overall score of 54.2 points, Tunisia ranks 75ᵉ out of more than 130 countries worldwide. In detail, the indicators are very contrasting. The country is highly exposed to climate risks, with a score of 91,…

Minister of Trade and Export Development Samir Obaid has revealed that a joint plan with Libya and Algeria is being prepared to develop border areas and eliminate parallel trade (the black market) and smuggling. This came in response to an MP question in the House of People’s Representatives regarding parallel trade and establishing free trade zones. Obaid explained that Tunisian authorities are developing a comprehensive and effective approach to combat parallel trade and mitigate its negative impact on the national economy.  He pointed to the importance of strengthening communication with…

Four licenses to PV projects with a combined capacity of 500 MW were granted. The selected developers are Qair International, Voltalia, Toyota Tsusho, and Scatec. Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy Fatma Thabet Chiboub has approved four solar projects with a combined capacity of 500 MW, the ministry reports. France-based Qair International will build a 100 MW facility in the Kasr region of Gafsa province and a 200 MW project in the Al-Khabna region of Sidi Bouzid Governorate. French developer Voltalia will construct a 100 MW solar farm in Gabès…

The Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts launched a national advertising campaign on the evening of March 25, 2025 at the Palais Kobbet Enhas in La Manouba, under the slogan “ Live the moment… Live Tunisia ”, aimed at 16 European tourist markets and broadcast in 14 languages. Developed by the Office national du tourisme tunisien (ONTT) in response to an international call for tenders over a period of two and a half months, the campaign will be broadcast on digital and traditional media, as well as on digital billboards installed…

Tunisia has joined the Association of Touring and Adventure Suppliers (Atas) to showcase its heritage, culture and landscapes beyond its traditional beach resorts, travelweekly reports. Fakhri Khalsi, deputy director of the Tunisian National Tourist Office in London, said the tourist board has joined in order to network with the those in the trade who promote historical, cultural and adventure tours. “UK travel agents are a fundamental channel of distribution for Tunisia,” he said, pointing out that about 80% of sales for non-beach holidays in the country come from agents. “The…

Norwegian renewable energy producer Scatec ASA has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Tunisian national electricity and gas company (STEG) for a new 120 MW solar power plant in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia. Awarded in December 2024, this contract (named Sidi Bouzid II) is part of a government tender aimed at supporting Tunisia’s ambitious renewable energy targets in order to strengthen the country’s energy security. In parallel, Scatec has also signed a joint development agreement with Aeolus SAS (Aeolus), part of the Japanese conglomerate Toyota Tsusho Group, for…