Day: October 1, 2025

A Final Flourish: Tunisia’s Pavilion Captivates Asian Crowds as Osaka Expo Nears Its Close

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As the curtain prepares to fall on the Osaka 2025 World Expo on October 13, the Tunisian national pavilion stands out as a resounding success, continuing to draw large crowds in the event’s final days. Thousands of visitors, primarily from Japan and across Asia, have flocked to the pavilion, captivated by its immersive presentation of the North African nation’s rich heritage and forward-looking vision. Under the resonant theme “Tunisia Eternal: The Seed of Tomorrow,” the pavilion has masterfully bridged the gap between ancient history and modern innovation. The design, inspired…

Tunisian Industrial Exports Show Steady Growth, Fueled by Textiles and Domestic Investment

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Export revenues climbed 2.5% in the first eight months of 2025, while planned industrial investments promise to create over 20,000 new jobs, according to the APII. Tunisia’s industrial sector maintained a positive trajectory from January to August 2025, with exports generating 38,224 million Tunisian dinars in revenue, a 2.5% increase compared to the same period in 2024. The data, released by the Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII), highlights the continued dominance of the textile and clothing sector and a strong pipeline of future industrial projects. The…

Women Forge a New Wave in North African Water Management

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A multi-country programme concludes, demonstrating that inclusive governance strengthens urban climate resilience and improves water access for thousands.  A landmark initiative designed to place women at the center of water governance in North African cities marked its completion today. The Women and Sustainable Cities programme, funded by the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and implemented by Cities Alliance with local partners, has spent the past two and a half years empowering women in Sebkha (Mauritania), Figuig (Morocco), and Kairouan (Tunisia), Cities Alliance reports. The programme reached 2,532 people,…

Tunisian Drama “Behind the Mountains” Lands at Beirut’s Premier Genre Film Festival

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The Maskoon Fantastic Film Festival, the Middle East’s sole event dedicated to modern genre cinema, is set to feature Mohamed Ben Attia’s acclaimed feature, Behind the Mountains, in its lineup this October 4th. The Tunisian filmmaker’s latest work delves into the story of Rafik, a father determined to prove his son possesses a unique gift: the ability to fly. Undeterred by his wife’s skepticism and his in-laws’ resistance, Rafik pulls his son out of school, embarking on a journey that serves as both an escape and a proof of belief. Their…