9th edition of ”Tunisia Digital Summit” to be held in Tunis on April 29 and 30

The 9th edition of the Tunisia Digital Summit (TDS), a conference dedicated to Tunisia’s digitalization, will take place on April 29 and 30 in Tunis, under the theme “Digitalization and the Social Role of the State: Building Inclusive Public Services.” Some 1,500 visitors are expected to attend this digital transformation event, which will bring together public decision-makers, private sector leaders, technology experts and innovators to rethink the future of public services in the digital age. Nearly 80 exhibitors will participate in the TDS, which will explore how digital technology can…

IsDB and Uzbekistan Sign Landmark Education Project with GPE Grant Support

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), supported by a major grant from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), has signed a landmark education project financing agreement with the Government of Uzbekistan. The agreement aims to significantly enhance the quality, inclusiveness, and efficiency of the country’s preschool and school education systems. During the ceremony, IsDB President, Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser signed the agreement with Dr. Khilola Umarova, Minister of Preschool and School Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The signing occurred on the margins of the Human Capability Initiative (HCI) Conference in Riyadh and…

CIFF Returns to Cannes Film Market

The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced its return to Cannes Film Market through a joint pavilion, in collaboration with the El Gouna Film Festival and the Egypt Film Commission (EFC), as part of joint efforts to enhance the presence of Egyptian cinema on the international stage and position Egypt as an attractive destination for film production. The Egyptian joint pavilion will be held during the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival and aims to achieve several key objectives, including:• Strengthening collaboration between Egyptian and Arab film festivals.•…

Solidarity March in Tunis to Protest War of Genocide in Palestine

Tunis witnessed a massive demonstration denouncing the war of genocide being perpetrated by the Zionist forces against the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Participants in the march, organized by the Tunisian Order of Architects and the Tunisian Order of Lawyers, raised both the Palestinian and Tunisian flags and toured the streets of the capital, reaching Habib Bourguiba Avenue in central Tunis, TAP reports. The National Bar Association organised a large-scale march, starting from the City of Culture on Mohamed V Street toward the Municipal Theater on Habib Bourguiba Avenue,…

Tunisia to take part in Antibes Art Fair 2025

Tunisia will be in the spotlight at the 53rd edition of the “Antibes Art Fair”, an event dedicated to art, design and crafts, which runs from April 12 to 21 in Antibes, France. This event is organized by the Antibes Tourist Office, in partnership with the Office National de l’Artisanat Tunisien and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), as part of the Creative Tunisia project, an initiative of the European Tounes Wijhetouna program, financed by the European Union in Tunisia and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). On…

Italy’s SABELT plans to set up a manufacturing plant in Tunisia

A delegation from the Italian company SABELT visited Tunis from April 6 to 9, 2025 to explore the possibility of setting up a production unit for automotive safety systems in Tunisia. Specializing in the design and manufacture of safety systems for the automotive, motorsport, aerospace and, more recently, Sim Racing sectors, SABELT is now a major global player in the field of safety technologies, thanks to the growing diversification of its activities, according to FIPA. During a meeting with the Italian delegation, Jalel Tebib, Managing Director of FIPA-Tunisia, presented the…

3rd edition of Tunisia Retail Days, April 16-17

“Retail and trade professionals, get ready for a total immersion in the future of retail and trade! Tunisia Retail Days returns for its 3rd edition on April 16 & 17, 2025, under the theme: “Innovation, Strategies and Opportunities for Retail in 2025 The event aims to bring together retail and e-commerce experts from around the world. The event aims to bring together national and international experts from the world of retail and e-commerce, and discover the cutting-edge trends of a fast-changing sector. On the program: 12 conferences, 8 workshops, 2…

Tunisian Olive Oil ranks top in world at Afro-Asian Int´l competition

Tunisia was crowned First in the world with 60 gold medals and 4 silver medals in the Afro-Asian International Competition for Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The competition organized by the Swedish Global International Olive Oil Competitions (GIOOC) was held in Abu Dhabi from 1 to 4 April 2025 with the participation of 16 countries. Tunisia has won 53 gold medals in the quality category, 7 gold medals in the healthy olive oil category and 4 silver medals, Co-Founder and CEO of the Swedish Startup GIOOC AB (Global International Olive Oil Competitions) Raouf Chouket…

Tunisia Moves to Open Private 5G Networks for Businesses

Tunisia is exploring private 5G networks to help companies set up high-speed, low-latency connections tailored to their needs.• The government has launched a public consultation on the use of the 3.3–3.4 GHz frequency band, which could power industrial-grade networks.• Military radar use in the region may require coordination and safeguards to avoid signal interference. Tunisian authorities are looking into opening the 3.3–3.4 GHz frequency band for private 5G networks. The goal is to let businesses set up their networks for specific industrial or commercial needs, ecofinagency reports. The National Frequencies…

“Africa Big Five 2025” on the theme “The Road To Think Green”

180 industry stakeholders participate, 21,000 visitors expected Minister of Equipment and Housing Salah Zouari and Minister of Environment Habib Obeid inaugurated the 10th edition of the African Oil, Gas and Renewable Energies Exhibition “AFRICA BIG 5”, whose theme this year is the road to a green economy and sustainable development. Organized by the Ministry of Equipment and attended by the Ministries of Industry and Environment of Tunisia and Libya and a number of international companies from Algeria, Libya, Saudi Arabia, India, China, Singapore, Italy, France, Turkey, Belgium and others, the…