Month: October 2025

Madica Invests in North African AI Startups, Forging New Angel Network Partnership

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The pan-African investment initiative backs Moroccan and Tunisian founders with capital and a comprehensive support program, while announcing a strategic alliance with ABAN to broaden investment access across the continent. Madica, a pan-African investment initiative dedicated to supporting underrepresented founders, has announced its latest investments in two artificial intelligence startups: Morocco’s Hypeo AI and Tunisia’s Anavid. The move underscores a strategic push to bolster practical AI solutions within Africa’s burgeoning tech ecosystems, TechAfricaNews reports. Both startups are harnessing AI to address core business challenges. Hypeo AI is automating the influencer…

Computer-Aided Textile Design Laboratory Established in Tunisia

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A “Computer-Aided Textile Design (CAD) Laboratory Establishment Project” has been implemented by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) in Kelibia, Nabeul Governorate, to enhance vocational training capacities and support the development of a skilled workforce for Tunisia’s textile and garment industry. Within the scope of the project, a modern Computer-Aided Design (CAD) laboratory was established at the Kelibia Vocational Training Center, which operates under the Tunisian Vocational Training Agency (ATFP). The laboratory has been equipped with high-performance computers, advanced design devices, and professional design software widely used in the…

Tunisian insurtech startup PAYDAY raises pre-seed funding round at $3m valuation

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Tunisian insurtech startup PAYDAY has closed a pre-seed financing round that values the company at US$3 million. Founded in 2024 by Mohamed Anouar Gadhoum and Shaher Abbas, PAYDAY connects insurers, banks and employers to empower low- and medium-income workers with financial solutions, helping them increase productivity and improve their financial stability through a fully digital solution. The startup’s pre-seed funding round was led by UGFS North Africa, with participation from TALYS Group and BioProtection SA, and values PAYDAY at US$3 million. “This new round of funding brings together a venture…

Red Sea International Film Festival Unveils “Red Sea Treasures” — A Celebration of Restored Cinematic Masterpieces

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Red Sea International Film Festival Unveils “Red Sea Treasures” — A Celebration of Restored Cinematic Masterpieces The Red Sea International Film Festival has unveiled details of its “Red Sea Treasures” program for its fifth edition, set to run from December 4 to 13, 2025, in Historic Jeddah.This year’s program showcases six timeless masterpieces from Arab and international cinema, alongside the first-ever silent film screening accompanied by live music in the Kingdom’s history — a milestone moment for Saudi Arabia’s cinematic landscape. The program celebrates the revival of restored classics, inviting…

Doha hosts 6th session of Islamic Conference of Labour Ministers

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Forging a Future of Work in the Islamic World The grand halls of the conference were filled with the formal language of diplomacy, but in the quieter moments and exclusive discussions, a more urgent story unfolded. On the sidelines of the 6th Conference of Labour Ministers from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the real work was happening in handshakes and hopeful conversations about the futures of millions of young people. The high-level gathering, hosted by Qatar, brought together over 50 nations, but for ministers like Tunisia’s Riyadh Chaoued, the…

IsDB Launches Golden Jubilee Publication Celebrating 50 Years of Solidarity, Impact and Hope

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The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) launched its historic Golden Jubilee Publication, titled “Stronger Together: Celebrating 50 Years of Solidarity, Impact, and Hope,” marking half a century of development, cooperation, and progress in its 57 member countries. The publication was officially launched by Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the IsDB Group, during the IsDB Governors’ Luncheon on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. Dr. Al Jasser, in his statement, described the publication as a milestone, underscoring that ‘Our legacy is not measured in…

Finalists Announced for Season 17 of “Stars of Science”

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Three Innovators Compete for the Title of Best Arab Innovator The popular science and innovation program Stars of Science, an initiative by Qatar Foundation, has revealed the three finalists competing in the 17th season’s grand finale. Representing Saudi Arabia, Algeria, and Jordan, the finalists are bringing forward groundbreaking ideas that merge technology, science, and social impact. The finalists — Razan Salem Bahabri from Saudi Arabia, Eid Derdabo from Algeria, and Mohammad Sheikh Saleh from Jordan — are vying for the title of Best Arab Innovator, with the winner and runner-up…

Tunisian neurologist elected first Arab and African Vice-President of World Federation of Neurology

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Dr. Riadh Gouider, one of Tunis’ most well-known neurologists, has been elected First Vice-President of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) at the World Congress of Neurology in Seoul from October 12 to 15. His election, which he secured against an Australian opposition, is a historical feat for Africa and the Arab world since he becomes the first Arab neurologist from the region to be elected to such a position. The appointment is a testament to his unparalleled scientific achievements, leadership, and unstinting commitment to the advancement of neurological science…

AI Tames Wayward Economic Models, Paving the Way for Wiser Policy

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Breakthrough research introduces a “model-free” artificial intelligence that can stabilize a cornerstone theory of economic growth, even with imperfect and incomplete data. A global group of researchers developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) method to oversee one of economics’ most fundamental—and notoriously complex—growth models. The breakthrough could transform how governments and central banks make policies to guide economies toward stable, sustained growth. The study is focused on the Uzawa-Lucas model, a basic theory that explains how physical capital (e.g., factories and machines) interacts with human capital (e.g., education and skills)…

Arab Voices Shine in a More Inclusive Global Cinema Scene at Doha Film Festival

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Doha Film Festival sets the stage for a more inclusive global cinematic experience, where Arab perspectives and narratives are recognized and celebrated. Among the highlights of the International Feature Film Competition are several powerful Arab entries that blend artistry with deeply human stories. One of the standout films is “Kingdom of Reeds” (Iraq/United States/Qatar), directed by Hassan Hadi, which follows nine-year-old Lamia, a girl who must rely on her wits to assemble a birthday cake for President Saddam Hussein—a task that soon becomes a metaphor for survival and resilience in…