Month: July 2025

Within the framework of a growing drive to engage its diaspora in national development, Tunisia’s Central Bank (BCT) is actively working with a group of high-profile Tunisian financial experts based abroad on a potential foreign currency bond issuance planned for 2026. The initiative was announced during the second edition of the Tunisia Global Forum, held on Tuesday, July 22, as part of the Diaspora Month (July 15–August 15), organized by the ATUGE in partnership with the World Alliance of Tunisian Talents (WATT). The forum served as a high-intensity brainstorming session…

Tunisia exported nearly 40,000 tonnes of organic agricultural products in the first half of 2025, generating close to 489 million dinars in revenue, according to data released by the National Observatory of Agriculture (ONAGRI). Organic olive oil dominated the sector, accounting for a substantial 86.8% of total organic exports. A total of 45,000 tonnes of organic olive oil were shipped abroad, valued at 620.8 million dinars. This represents 20% of Tunisia’s total olive oil exports by volume and 20.2% by value. Italy emerged as the primary destination, purchasing over half…

Long dominated by coastal resorts and all-inclusive packages, Tunisia’s tourism industry is undergoing a quiet but promising transformation. A growing number of travelers are turning away from mass tourism and discovering the charm of guesthouses, rural lodges, motels, and even eco-campsites—an alternative model rooted in authenticity, personalized hospitality, and local heritage. This shift is being supported by new regulations announced earlier this year. In April, Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, Sofiene Tekaya, revealed the implementation of four official regulatory frameworks aimed at replacing the current licensing system. The goal: to…

Tunisia’s tourism sector is showing strong signs of recovery in the first half of 2025, with a marked rise in visitor numbers, overnight stays, and foreign currency earnings. Yet, despite the sector’s encouraging momentum, concerns remain over its long-term competitiveness amid intensifying regional rivalry. According to recent data from the Ministry of Tourism, international arrivals increased by 18% compared to the same period in 2024. Preliminary figures also indicate a nearly 25% surge in tourism revenue, bolstered by improved air connectivity, the rebound of European source markets, and a more…

Tunisia recorded a significant drop in its food trade surplus during the first half of 2025, amounting to 824.1 million dinars (approximately USD 274.7 million), compared to 1.83 billion dinars during the same period in 2024, according to new data from the National Observatory for Agriculture (ONAGRI). The decline reflects a sharp contraction in food exports, particularly olive oil, dates, and seafood—three of Tunisia’s key agricultural products. Olive oil exports, traditionally a major foreign currency earner, fell by 31.1%, while date exports dropped by 13.3%, and seafood by 21.6%. On…

Tunisia has turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to chart its economic and social path for the next five years, marking a landmark shift in public policy planning. Mohamed El Kou, President of the Development Planning Commission, announced Wednesday that AI tools played a central role in drafting the national development plan for 2026–2030. The plan, unveiled by El Kou during a press briefing, outlines Tunisia’s core priorities: digital transformation, legislative reform, support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), regional equity, healthcare modernization, and the expansion of renewable energy. According to…