Tunisian Minister Calls for Unified Push on “Automotive Smart City” Amid Growing Investor Interest

Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy, Fatma Thabet Chiboub, has called for greater coordination among public and private stakeholders to accelerate the rollout of the country’s ambitious “Automotive Smart City” project. The appeal comes in response to rising investor interest in the automotive components sector, according to a report by Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) news agency. Speaking at the third meeting of the project’s dedicated working group, Minister Thabet Chiboub emphasized that the initiative is central to Tunisia’s broader economic vision. It aligns with both the national Industrial and Innovation…

Tunisia’s Tourism Bounces Back: Nearly 5.3 Million Visitors by July 2025, Revenues and Investments Surge

Tunisia’s tourism industry is enjoying a robust rebound in 2025, with 5.297 million visitors recorded by July 20—a 9.8% increase compared to the same period in 2024, and a 16.2% rise over 2019 pre-pandemic levels. The figures were announced by Mehdi Helloui, Director General of the National Tourism Office, during a press conference on August 2. Building on the momentum of 2024—when Tunisia welcomed 9.7 million tourists—officials are optimistic about surpassing 11 million arrivals by the end of 2025. In 2024, tourism contributed around 9% of the country’s GDP and…