Day: October 10, 2025

Japanese Auto Giant NTN Shifts Gears Into Africa, Chooses Tunisia for Landmark Plant

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Japanese automotive components leader NTN Corporation has selected Tunisia as the site for its first industrial project on the African continent. The strategic investment is poised to bolster Tunisia’s credentials as a rising hub for advanced manufacturing and export-oriented industry. In a powerful endorsement of Tunisia’s industrial strategy, NTN Corporation, a global titan in the manufacturing of bearings and constant-velocity joints essential to the automotive industry, has finalized plans to establish a production facility in the country. The decision was formally unveiled during an official visit by NTN’s CEO, Eiichi…

Riyadh Season 2025 Kicks Off with a Spectacle of Light, Art, and Global Wonder

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The heart of the Saudi capital pulsed with energy tonight as Riyadh Season 2025 officially opened its doors with a grand parade that transformed the city into a canvas of color, creativity, and celebration. Stretching between Kingdom Arena and Boulevard World, the opening ceremony dazzled thousands of spectators and millions more watching live across the globe. The parade marked the beginning of a five-month extravaganza under the theme “Big Time Begins”, blending global entertainment with the cultural essence of Saudi Arabia. It featured hundreds of local and international performers, illuminated…

Tunisia Hosts the Fifth Conference of Arab and Turkish University Presidents and Launches Joint Academic Cooperation Platform

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The fifth Conference of Arab and Turkish University Presidents kicked off on Friday, October 10, 2025, in the Tunisian capital, Tunis. The event is organized by the University of Tunis El Manar, in collaboration with the Association of Arab Universities and the Eurasian Universities Union, bringing together more than 200 university presidents from across the Arab world and Turkey. The sessions will continue through Saturday. Professor Moez Chaker, President of the University of Tunis El Manar, explained that the conference aims to establish sustainable partnerships between universities through joint academic…

Malmo Arab Film Festival opens film submissions for its 16th edition.

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Malmo Arab Film Festival (MAFF) has announced the opening of film submissions for its 16th edition, which will take place in Malmo, Sweden, from April 10 to 16, 2026. The festival competitions are divided into three sections: Feature Fiction Competition, Feature Documentary Competition, and Short Film Competition for both fiction and documentary. Alongside the official competitions, the festival will present a variety of special programs (Arabian Nights, School Screenings, Opening and Closing Films, among many others), as well as panels and meetings gathering prominent film professionals from the Arab world…

Tunisia to Host Hot Air Balloon and Paragliding Festival from October 24 to November 1, 2025

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The Tunisian National Tourism Office (ONTT) has announced the organization of the Hot Air Balloon and Paragliding Festival, set to take place from October 24 to November 1, 2025, with events stretching from Djerba to Tunisia’s southern desert regions. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Mohamed Mehdi Heloui, Director-General of the ONTT, emphasized the event’s significant role in promoting Tunisian tourism, particularly in desert areas.He noted that this unique festival blends aviation and tourism into a new and innovative product that enriches Tunisia’s tourism offering and helps extend the…

“New Saudi Cinema” — The First Highlights of the 5th Red Sea International Film Festival

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The Red Sea International Film Festival has unveiled the first features of its highly anticipated fifth edition, revealing the “New Saudi Cinema” short film program — a vibrant selection showcasing the creativity of Saudi Arabia’s emerging filmmakers, actors, and producers. These short films will be screened as part of the festival’s lineup alongside an array of regional and international cinematic showcases. This year’s “New Saudi Cinema” short film program shines a spotlight on the Kingdom’s flourishing film scene through 21 outstanding short films, reflecting the diversity of Saudi storytelling —…