Month: May 2025

Historic Collaboration Between CIFF and FIPRESCI in Celebration of Federation’s Centennial

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In a remarkable move reflecting the Cairo International Film Festival’s leading position, the Egyptian Pavilion at Marché du Film during the 78th Cannes Film Festival (May 13–24, 2025) will witness a historic collaboration between theCairo International Film Festival and the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) as part of the celebrations marking 100 years since the federation’s establishment. The two parties have agreed to publish a special book about FIPRESCI, stemming from a research seminar involving critics from the federation and members of the Egyptian Film Critics Association, focusing on…

Improved Connectivity Offers a Path to Stronger Growth in Tunisia(WB)

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Tunisia’s economy is projected to grow by 1.9 percent in 2025, up from 1.4 percent in 2024, supported by improved rainfall and gradual stabilization across key sectors. While manufacturing continues to face challenges, resilience in tourism and agriculture are contributing to the recovery, according to the World Bank’s latest economic update for Tunisia, “Better connectivity to grow“. Growth is expected to stabilize around 1.6–1.7 percent in 2026–2027. Although global trade uncertainties and limited external financing could pose some challenges, stronger reform momentum and a moderation of global trade uncertainty may…

Tunisian company transforms olive waste into eco-friendly fuel

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In Tunisia’s olive groves, an innovative company is addressing environmental challenges by transforming agricultural waste into valuable energy resources Tunisian company, BIOHEAT, says it has developed technology that compacts olive residue—locally known as “Fitoura”—into efficient fuel briquettes. “So, one kilogram from us replaces four kilograms of firewood, reducing CO2 emissions during combustion. In addition to that, the carbon footprint of its production is minimal. We don’t use dryers, we use air drying. We use minimal resources for compaction. So the carbon footprint during production is minimal. In addition, the carbon…

FIPA: Foreign investment up 26.1% in the first quarter of 2025

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Tunisia succeeded in attracting foreign investment worth 730.8 million dinars (MDT) in the first quarter of 2025, compared with 597.5 MDT in the same period of 2024, an increase of 26.1%, according to data published by the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA-Tunisia). These investments were broken down into 3.6 MDT of portfolio investments and 727.2 MDT of foreign direct investment (FDI), which recorded an increase of 25.6% compared with the first quarter of 2024. The manufacturing sector accounted for almost 62% of these investments, with 452 MDT, up 72.3% year-on-year.…

Show of Economic and religious life of Phoenicians and Punic peoples in old port of Bizerte

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In the ancient Phoenician language, which has its roots in the Semitic language, the ancient port of Bizerte addressed the audience on Sunday evening that accompanied the event “Return of the Phoenicians” or “Year of Hyam”, which is the literal translation of the phrase “people of the sea” in Phoenician. Organized as part of the 34th Heritage Month celebrations, this cultural and scientific event was a journey back in time to a time when the Canaanites crossed the sea to the western coasts of the Mediterranean, where they merged with…

CIFF Gears Up for a Landmark Participation at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

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In a step that reflects its leading position, the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) is set for an exceptional presence at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival (May 13–24, 2025). This unprecedented participation includes a wide array of events and activities, highlighting CIFF’s pivotal role in supporting Egyptian and Arab cinema and strengthening its global footprint. At the Egyptian Pavilion in the Marché du Film, CIFF President Hussein Fahmy will join a high-profile panel titled “From Hollywood to Cairo: Bridging the U.S. and Egyptian Film Industries.” The session…

freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6% in first quarter

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A -16.9% drop in loads on unloading and a +6.8% increase in those on boarding In the first quarter of 2025, Tunisian ports handled 7.01 million tons of goods, with a decrease of -2.6% on the corresponding period of last year which was determined by the sharp contraction of -16.9% in goods which amounted to 2.37 million tonnes, while those on disembarkation increased by +6.8% to 4.64 million Tons, informare reports on Friday. In addition, the overall reduction in traffic was caused by the decline in bulk volumes with the…

Tunisia hosts national multilateral workshop to improve women’s entrepreneurship in circular and green economy

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A multilateral workshop on the formulation and development of recommendations aimed at empowering women and enhancing their opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship in the circular and green economy was organized on Thursday in Tunis. The workshop was organized within the framework of the regional project “Women on the Green Path”, which includes, in addition to Tunisia, Morocco and Jordan, and is funded by the Union for the Mediterranean, and implemented by the Arab Women’s Center for Training and Research “Kawthar” in partnership with the Moroccan Network for Solidarity Economy and…

Qnb bank supports two hospitals in Tunis to improve reception and care

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As part of its corporate social responsibility policy, the Qnb Tunisia credit institution has provided concrete support to two health facilities in the capital Tunis, the Aziza Othmana hospital and the Bechir Hamza pediatric hospital. The initiative aims to improve the reception and care conditions in hospitals that need essential equipment, according to a statement from the financial institution. In collaboration with the Carthage Horizon association and in coordination with the Ministry of Health, the bank has actively participated in the development and equipment of several hospital departments. At the…

TAA and TABC join forces to position Tunisia as an African automotive hub

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The Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA) and the Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC) announce the signature of a strategic partnership on the occasion of FITA 2025. This alliance aims to strengthen the influence of the Tunisian automotive sector on the African continent and consolidate Tunisia’s position as a benchmark industrial platform in Africa. This partnership is based on a shared vision of industrial development and South-South cooperation, taking advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and COMESA. Together, TAA and TABC are committed to promoting Tunisian automotive expertise, particularly…