Month: June 2025

The Tunisia sport festival from 6 to 9 November at the Kram exhibition centre

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The Organising Committee of the first Tunisia Sport Festival, to be held at the Kram Exhibition Centre from 6 to 9 November, will be bringing together more than 500 exhibitors and brands. The organisers are expecting around a hundred thousand visitors from Tunisia and elsewhere. At a press conference held in Tunis on Wednesday, the executive chairman of the event’s organising committee, Wassim Ben Hamadi, said that the Tunisia Sports Festival is a celebration of sport in all its forms (physical, digital, social, etc.). For him, this festival is a…

5th Innova Tunisia lab: innovation and sustainability on the agenda

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The 5th LAB INNOVA FOR TUNISIA STARTUP 2025 was inaugurated on 16 June 2025 in Tunis. The event is part of the LAB INNOVA FOR AFRICA LUCA ATTANASIO management training project, promoted by ICE Agence Tunis – Commercial Section of the Italian Embassy, in collaboration with the Business Training Office at the Rome headquarters. The programme was inaugurated by the Italian Ambassador to Tunisia, Alessandro Prunas, in the presence of the Minister of Technology and Communication, Sofiene Hemissi. This programme, launched in 2019, is dedicated to management training for African…

A Serene Escape at Taj West End – A Journey Through Indian Culture and Hospitality

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By Douha Essaafi I had the immense privilege of visiting the vibrant and dynamic country of India as a journalist from Tunisia as part of a special cultural immersion program hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs of India. My journey took me to the heart of Bengaluru, where I was welcomed to one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, the Taj West End resort. Nestled in the bustling city, the Taj West End is far more than a hotel — it is a sanctuary of nature and history. Originally…

India: A Journey Through Innovation, Harmony, and Timeless Beauty

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By Douha Essaafi As part of a professional visit hosted by the Ministry of External Affairs of India, I recently had the privilege of traveling to two of the country’s most dynamic cities: Delhi and Bengaluru. This journey was not only a unique opportunity to explore India’s impressive advancements but also a deeply enriching cultural experience. India is a beautiful country with an ancient civilization that continues to shape its modern identity. From the moment I set foot in Delhi, I could feel the pulse of a nation that embraces…

Omani filmmakers win top honours at Tunisian film fest

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Two Omani filmmakers have won top awards at the International Environmental Film Festival of Gabes in Tunisia, marking a significant achievement for Oman’s growing film industry. Mohammed al Darwish received the Pomegranate Golden Award for Best Picture for his documentary Beta Carotene, which explores Oman’s unique natural landscapes and the role of marine bacteria in the formation of mysterious inland lakes. The 12-minute film, combining live-action footage with animation, was selected from among over 145 submissions, with only 15 films making to the final competition. “It took longer than expected…

Returning Collaboration Between Mona Zaki and Kamla Abu Zekri, Along With Shahinaz Al-Akkad

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After 19 years, actress Mona Zaki collaborates for the second time with director Kamla Abu Zekri in terms of cinema. In 2006, they presented “About Love and Passion”. Producer Shahinaz Al-Akkad noted that intensive working sessions and preparations are being held for the new film “Rizk El Hebl” by George Azmy. She mentioned that filming will begin shortly after completing the required preparations and inspections of filming locations. The film is to be released this year. Moreover, the film marks the third collaboration between Zaki and Al-Akkad, following “Flight 404”…

China… The Quiet Partner

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As global power dynamics shift and the map of influence and interests in the Middle East becomes more complex, China emerges as a steadily rising global player—but one that operates quietly. While the region is accustomed to overt and sometimes forceful Western influence, China offers a different model of engagement—one based on economic cooperation and long-term partnerships, with minimal political or military intervention. In this context, China has come to be known as “the quiet partner” for Middle Eastern nations—an apt description of its growing yet balanced role in the…

First Teaser for Arabic Action Epic 7 Dogs Unveils Global Stars, Monica Bellucci, Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Max Huang Alongside Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz

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The long-awaited teaser for 7 Dogs has roared online, signalling the arrival of the most ambitious Arabic-language action film ever mounted. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the duo behind Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the USD 40 million thriller pairs regional icons Ahmed Ezz and Karim Abdel Aziz with an international line-up: Italian legend Monica Bellucci (The Matrix Reloaded), Bollywood superstar Salman Khan (the Tiger franchise), Indian screen titan Sanjay Dutt (Vaastav: The Reality), and German-Chinese martial-arts talent Max Huang (Mortal Kombat). Along with Tara Emad (The…

Bizerte Bridge Enters Main Phase of Work, Completion in 2027

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The new Bizerte bridge, one of Tunisia’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, has officially entered its main construction phase. The project, managed by the Chinese consortium Sichuan Engineering, represents a strategic infrastructure for the economic and logistical development of Tunisia. During a recent monitoring visit to the construction site in Menzel Abderrahmane, the governor of Bizerte, Salem Ben Yacoub, verified the progress of the work, confirming the completion of the geotechnical works and the imminent conclusion of the underwater works by the end of June. Starting in July, deep drilling will begin…

Tunisia’s Kumulus Water closes $3.5 million seed round

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Tunisia-based WaterTech startup Kumulus Water, which turns air into safe drinking water, has closed a $3.5 million seed funding round to accelerate the development of its atmospheric water generation technology and support expansion into key markets, including France, Spain, and Saudi Arabia. The round saw participation from Bpifrance (through France 2030 SGPI and Île-de-France Region), PlusVC, Khalys Venture, Flat6Labs, several European and North African family offices, and European bottled water leader Spadel. The new funds will support the launch of the Kumulus Boks line—high-capacity, off-grid water units designed for industrial…