Month: March 2025

Tunisian legal-tech startup Juridoc secures funding round

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Photo credit disruptafrica Tunisian legal-tech startup Juridoc has raised an undisclosed amount of funding to help it accelerate the digitalisation of legal services in Africa and the Middle East. Founded in 2021, Juridoc simplifies access to legal resources through a comprehensive database that includes legislation, case law, doctrine, and legal monitoring, disruptafrica reports. Its intelligent search engine, powered by generative AI, enables legal professionals, businesses, and institutions to optimise their work by quickly accessing reliable and up-to-date information. Already established in Tunisia and Senegal, Juridoc has over 252,000 documents available, 325,000 successful…

ASBU opens call for participation in 15th edition of Arabic Singing Competition

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The Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) has announced the opening of the 15th edition of the Arabic Song Contest until the end of April 2025. The competition will be held from May 27 to 29, according to a statement issued by the Union (based in Tunisia) on Monday. The Union organizes this competition once every two years, as part of its efforts to support and promote musical creativity and Arab artists by encouraging outstanding musical production, discovering talents and supporting new artistic experiences, in line with its mission to promote…

First Edition of SITFY-Georgia Festival

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15 Arab and Foreign Countries Participate in the First Edition of SITFY-Georgia FestivalPerformances from Georgia, Romania, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey at the first edition of SITFY-Georgia Festival. The festival highlights the works of prominent directors and writers from different countries.Fifteen Arab and foreign countries are participating in the first edition of the SITFY-Georgia Festival, headed by artist and director Mazen El-Gharbawy. The first edition of the SITFY-Georgia Festival includes theatrical performances from several countries, including Georgia, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Turkey, reflecting a rich cultural and theatrical exchange.…

India’s Ambassador to Tunisia praises Tunisian women in science and technology

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Ambassador of India to Tunisia, Dr. Devyani Uttam Khobragade, praised the prominent position of Tunisian women in various fields, especially science and technology. During a ceremony held at the embassy’s headquarters in Carthage to commemorate International Women’s Day, which was chosen this year under the theme “Women Driving Change”, she expressed her pride in speaking from the Carthage plateau, the land of Queen Didon, which continues to inspire Tunisian women to break more barriers and stand out in various fields, especially science and technology. During the ceremony, the ambassador reviewed…

Holy Quran exhibition kicks off in Tunisia

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The Tunisian Ministry of Islamic Affairs, which organized the exhibition, was keen to collect rare copies of the Quran from various Tunisian governorates, noting that among the Qurans on display, Some were written during the Ottoman era, some were written in gold calligraphy, and some contain a manuscript that is considered a reference in the Tunisian recitation of the Quran. According to a statement by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, the exhibits are rare masterpieces of the Holy Quran, accompanied by descriptive cards that enable the visitor to closely identify…

44th ISTANBUL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL SELECTIONS AND AWARDS 11-22 April 2025

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Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), the Istanbul Film Festival is set to return from 11 to 22 April 2025. The festival, sponsored by N Kolay, once again brings together pioneering filmmakers whose stories and styles are redefining today’s cinema. Marking its 44th year, the Istanbul Film Festival is a remarkable celebration of cinema, showcasing a wide array of films that connect lives, cultures, and continents in the vibrant atmosphere of Istanbul. The festival’s programme includes feature films, documentaries, and short films, along with special screenings, retrospectives, and…

UAE, Tunisia launch CEPA negotiations

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The UAE and Tunisia have announced the start of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to strengthen bilateral trade and investment. The CEPA aims to reduce tariffs and trade barriers, improve market access, and create new investment pathways across key sectors. In a virtual meeting, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, and Tunisia’s Minister of Trade and Export Development, Samir Obeid, emphasised the benefits of CEPA, which will serve as a strategic framework to boost trade, investment and collaboration between the countries,…

Counting 2,200 companies and 11% of GDP, Tunisia is one of Africa’s ICT giants

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Tunisia’s digital sector is growing by leaps and bounds, according to Hatem Essoussi, Senior Director of the Advanced Technology Promotion Department at the Tunisian Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA). With over 2,200 active companies and more than 40,000 direct jobs, this sector contributes 11% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), he told Agenzia Nova. Over 600 of these companies are innovative, with an average annual growth rate of 8%. Moreover, 52% of these companies export their products and services. The world’s fifth-largest exporter of engineers, Tunisia boasts more than 270…

Tunisia to build new grain silos with a capacity of 120 thsd tons

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The Tunisian Grain Office plans to construct new grain silos for storing soft wheat, durum wheat, and barley by 2027. The total storage capacity will reach nearly 120,000 tonnes, with the project valued at TND 205 million, according to the institution’s CEO, Salwa Benhadid Zouari. The new facilities will be located in Rades (40,000 tonnes), Sousse (58,000 tonnes), and Sfax (38,000 tonnes). Additionally, as part of the grain sector reform program, the Tunisian government will invest TND 143 million to renovate existing silos built in 1985, which currently hold a…

Safran launches 3rd Safran Tunisia Innovation Shaker

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Safran in Tunisia has launched the 3rd edition of its flagship Open Innovation program “Safran Tunisia Innovation Shaker”. Following the success of previous editions, which explored the challenges of the building of the future and the new dynamics of the resilient, technological and sustainable Supply Chain, this new edition is part of an ambitious vision: “Towards harmony between Man and the Intelligent Machine”. As a key player in economic co-development and Franco-Tunisian cooperation, Business France Tunisia actively supports this initiative, which aims to strengthen the local innovation ecosystem and encourage…