Month: August 2025

SMART Tunisia Posts Strong First-Half 2025 Results with 20% Profit Growth

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SMART Tunisia has reported solid financial performance for the first half of 2025, achieving revenues of 192.8 million dinars, a 7% rise from 180.1 million dinars in the same period last year. The growth was largely driven by increased sales in the IT and home appliances sectors. Net profit reached 11 million dinars, up 20% compared to 9.2 million a year earlier, while operating profit climbed to 17.1 million dinars from 15.2 million, reflecting tighter cost management. During the first six months, the company invested 6.4 million dinars in strategic…

Arab Artists Union for Cinema and Video Unveils Teaser of “Marriage or Funeral”

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The Arab Artists Union for Cinema and V ideo has released the official teaser for the upcoming film Marriage or Funeral, directed by Amira Diab. The film is set to premiere in Egyptian theaters on September 24, before hitting cinemas across the Arab world on September 25. Blending social drama, comedy, and suspense, Marriage or Funeral follows two families with nothing in common except kinship. Forced to spend seven days together at a picturesque destination in preparation for a lavish wedding uniting their children, the story unfolds with humor, tension,…

Tunisian delegation to visit Tripoli and Zliten in late September for reconstruction deals

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The Tunisian Export Promotion Center (CEPEX) announced plans to hold professional and partnership meetings in both Tripoli and Zliten from September 21 to 25. According to the Center’s statement, the meetings will focus on manufacturers of building materials, architects, construction contractors, as well as specialists in interior and exterior design. The statement added that this initiative offers a unique opportunity for Tunisian companies to establish business relations and partnerships with Libyan economic actors working in construction, public works, and building materials sectors. The Center invited interested Tunisian companies to confirm…

Tunisia’s Start-Up Act: A Signal of Commitment, But Challenges Remain

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Tunisia was among the first African countries to adopt a Start-Up Act, positioning itself as a pioneer in using legislation to strengthen its innovation ecosystem. The law was designed to cut through regulatory hurdles, offer incentives, and provide coordinated support to emerging businesses. While the act sent a strong signal of government commitment, experts stress that its long-term impact will depend on effective implementation and sustained support. Start-up acts alone cannot transform ecosystems; without funding, operational backing and institutions capable of driving change, such measures risk becoming symbolic. For Tunisia,…

Tunisia’s Civil Protection Battles Fires and Road Accidents in Record-Busy Summer

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Tunisia’s Civil Protection reported 534 interventions in a single day between August 24 and 25, including 113 firefighting operations, 141 road rescues, and seven beach interventions. Since June 1, teams have carried out more than 52,000 operations nationwide — an average of 24 per hour — as summer brought a surge in forest fires and road accidents. This year, 134 fires destroyed 2,194 hectares of land, compared to 314 hectares over the same period in 2024. To contain the flames, authorities deployed 16 seasonal centers in high-risk forest regions, securing…

Dougga: A Glimpse into Roman Civilization in Tunisia clock-icon

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The historic city of Dougga in northwestern Tunisia, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, is a stunning testament to the grandeur of Roman civilization and one of North Africa’s most important archaeological sites, celebrated for its exceptional preservation and unique blend of cultures. Perched on a hill 500 meters above sea level, Dougga was a strategic and economic hub known for its abundant grain and olive production, which earned it the nickname “Rome’s granary.” The city’s rich architectural complex remains remarkably intact, featuring a Roman theater with a…

Tunisia–China Relations: A Strategic Partnership Rooted in History and Looking to the Future

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The relationship between Tunisia and China is a story of enduring friendship, mutual respect, and a vision for shared progress. The two countries established formal diplomatic ties in January 1964, but their connection goes back even further. In 1955, during the Bandung Conference, Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai openly supported Tunisia’s struggle for independence, sending a strong signal of solidarity to a nation still fighting for self-determination. This early support laid the foundation for what would become a remarkable journey of cooperation. Over the decades, relations between the two nations grew…

Tunisia’s Central Bank Projects 3.2% Economic Growth in 2025

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Tunisia’s Central Bank (BCT) forecasts economic growth of 3.2 percent in 2025, driven largely by a rebound in tourism, stronger agricultural performance, and a long-awaited recovery in phosphate production. According to the Bank’s projections, industrial output is expected to expand by 3.3 percent, supported by the government’s recent pledge of €164 million in new investments for the phosphate sector. The government’s strategy aims to boost annual phosphate production to 8.5 million tons next year, with a target of reaching 14 million tons by 2030. Officials hope the plan will help…

Cairo International Film Festival Launches Specialized Workshops within Cairo Industry Days at its 46th Edition

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The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) announces the opening of submissions for a series of specialized workshops, to be held as part of the Cairo Industry Days during the Festival’s 46th edition, scheduled to take place from November 12 to 21, 2025. These workshops reflect the festival’s ongoing commitment to supporting young filmmaking and enhancing their creative skills. They provide emerging filmmakers with a unique opportunity to benefit from intensive, hands-on training led by distinguished professionals, helping participants refine their craft and advance their projects to new levels of excellence.…

At TICAD 9, Tunisia Advocates for Fair Global Economic System

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Speaking on behalf of President Kais Saied at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama on August 21, 2025,Prime minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzeri called for a more just and effective global economic order. Zenzeri highlighted how current economic structures have undermined African economies despite the continent’s wealth. She urged international partners to support debt relief for low-income countries, increase investment in Africa, and prioritize development strategies aligned with African-led agendas, in line with the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Focusing on Tunisia, Zenzeri outlined the country’s…