Day: September 3, 2025

Data Debunks Myth: India is Not the ‘Tariff King’ Critics Claim

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A new analysis argues that the widespread perception of India as a high-tariff nation is a fallacy, pointing to hard data that reveals its import duties are not only justified but often lower than those of its global peers. The opinion piece, authored by former Indian Ambassador Dr. Mohan Kumar, acknowledges that while subjective opinions about a country vary, tariffs are quantifiable metrics that should be judged on facts, not perception. It contends that the label “tariff king” is a mischaracterization that collapses under scrutiny. The article first establishes the…

Tunisia Turns to Chinese Tech and Training to Combat Soaring Youth Unemployment

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 Facing a youth unemployment crisis nearing 40%, Tunisia is deepening its partnership with China to equip its next generation with critical digital skills and stimulate job creation through technology transfer and specialized training programs. The strategic move was highlighted at the recent China–Arab States Expo, where Tunisian diplomat Anis Touati outlined how initiatives from Chinese tech giants are providing tangible opportunities. Programs like Huawei’s ICT Academy and its “Seeds for the Future” are enabling Tunisian students to gain coveted international certifications and compete on a global stage. The cooperation, now…

IACE Economic Forum 2025 Charts “New Horizons” for Tunisian Tourism

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The Tunisian tourism sector is set for a strategic overhaul as it looks towards emerging markets to drive national economic growth. The Arab Institute of Business Leaders (IACE) will host the 9th edition of the Tunisia Economic Forum on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Maison de l’Entreprise. Held in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, this year’s forum, titled “Tourism in Tunisia: Towards New Horizons,” will focus exclusively on unlocking the potential of high-growth, yet underdeveloped, tourism sectors. The conference will zero in on five key segments identified as…

Opening of “A Tale of Two Cities” Exhibition under the Theme Geography and Mystery at the Graeco-Roman Museum in Alexandria

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Last night, Art D’Egypte inaugurated the exhibition “A Tale of Two Cities” in Alexandria under the title “Geography and Mystery”, hosted by the Graeco-Roman Museum from September 1 to 20, 2025. The exhibition is supported by the Italian Cultural Institute in Cairo and the Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity of the Italian Ministry of Culture. Curated by Alessandro Castiglioni, it showcases the photographic works of renowned Italian artists Marina Ballo Charmet and Stefano Cagol. This exhibition continues the cultural dialogue initiative “A Tale of Two Cities”, previously held at the MA*GA…