Month: October 2025

The Voice Arabia Returns After Years—A Fresh Fifth Season Promises Fiery Competition

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After years of anticipation, MBC Group has officially announced the long-awaited return of the hit talent show The Voice Arabia in its fifth season, set to premiere on Wednesday, October 29. The show returns in a completely revamped format, promising one of the most exciting and dynamic seasons since the Arabic edition first launched in 2012. The official announcement, shared on MBC The Voice’s Instagram account, featured cheerful behind-the-scenes clips of the new judging panel: Ahmed Saad, Nassif Zeytoun, and Rahma Riad. The trio promised viewers an exceptional season filled…

Nabeul Celebrates Tunisia’s Fiery Heritage: The Harissa Festival Honors a National Symbol

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Tunisian harissa stands as one of the most emblematic symbols of the country’s culinary identity. It is a staple on nearly every Tunisian table—whether in humble family kitchens or at grand celebrations. More than just a spicy chili paste, harissa is deeply rooted in Tunisia’s gastronomic and social heritage, reflecting the country’s diversity, creativity, and distinctive local taste. Traditionally prepared from sun-dried red chili peppers ground and mixed with olive oil, garlic, and local spices, harissa offers a unique flavor that combines heat with the natural aroma of its ingredients.…

Omani Women: The Everlasting Flame of Wisdom and Renewal

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Every year on October 16, Oman celebrates a day that transcends mere commemoration—it is a celebration of wisdom, devotion, and resilience. Omani Women’s Day stands as a vivid reflection of the nation’s values, and this year, the spouse of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik delivered a deeply inspiring message that captured the very soul of Omani womanhood. Her words were not only a tribute to women’s achievements but also a reaffirmation of their timeless role as the backbone of the nation’s progress. She described Omani women as the heart of giving—the…

Tunisia Courts Turkish Market to Boost Medical and Wellness Tourism

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The Tunisian embassy in Ankara hosted a high-level event on Wednesday in Istanbul that promoted the North African nation as a premier destination for medical and wellness tourism and attempted to bolster economic cooperation with Turkey. It convened on the margins of the Arab-Turkish Economic Cooperation Forum. The meeting united Arab and Turkish entrepreneurs, private sector representatives, medical experts, and specialists. The delegation led by Tunisian Ambassador to Turkey Ahmed Ben Sghaier presented the country’s competitive advantages in the new industry. Ambassador Ben Sghaier was joined by high-level officials, including…

Historic multi-millionaire tripartite partnership of IsDB, Government and UNICEF delivers on Uzbekistan’s Education Reform

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Under a strategic partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Ministry of Preschool and School Education (MoPSE) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) , today hosted a high-level visit of the IsDB President Dr. Muhammad Al-Jasser to showcase transformative innovations in pre-school teacher professional development that will benefit all pre-school teachers of the country. During his inaugural visit to Uzbekistan, Dr. Al-Jasser toured the “Institute for Retraining and Advanced Training of Directors and Specialists of Preschool,” as part of a significant multi-million-dollar investment initiative aimed at strengthening Uzbekistan’s…

From Tunisia: Oman’s Message on Women’s Empowerment

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Dr. Hilal bin Abdullah Al-Sanani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Tunisia, delivered a statement on the occasion of the participation of an Omani delegation representing the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health, and the Oman College of Health Sciences in the 6th Arab Alliance Conference on Adolescent Health and Medicine, held in Tunis from October 13 to 15, 2025, under the theme “From Challenges to Solutions: A Comprehensive Approach to Adolescent Well-being.” He affirmed that Oman’s participation in the conference underscores the Sultanate’s steadfast…

Tunisia Turns to Central Bank for $3.7 Billion Treasury Funding

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The Tunisian government will again in 2026 seek extraordinary direct financing from the central bank of up to $3.7 billion, the budget draft submitted to media on Wednesday revealed, as a measure to finance the fiscal deficit since external financing is short, according to Finance Minister Ali Kooli. Tunisia is battling a severe financial crisis characterized by high public debt, low growth, and scarce access to external financing after President Kais Saied took almost all the powers in 2021, which the opposition branded as a coup. The financial strain has…

Tunisia Embraces Dubai’s Playbook to Fuel Investment and Define Its Path in Data Center Market

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The 22nd Strategic Council meeting of the Tunisia Investment Authority (TIA) was held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, defining the path for economic development by concentrating on two strategic pillars: leveraging private sector advice to reform and riding the boom in the data center market. The highest-level session, presided over by TIA President Mrs. Namia Ayadi, focused on mechanisms to formally engage business in the policymaking process. A highlight session was offered by Mrs. Nadin Chami, Principal Director of Policy Advocacy at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, that set out…

Evacuation Day: A Legacy of Sovereignty

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Tunisia today celebrates the 62nd anniversary of Evacuation Day the date in 1963 when the last French soldier left the naval base at Bizerte. The anniversary was hard-won; it was the bitter fruit of a decades-long struggle, the last page in a national liberation struggle initiated early in the 20th century, came to the dawn of independence in 1956, and was only finally achieved seven years later. The Bizerte saga is a story of stubborn determination. It started with the July 1961 armed conflict, when a national army, complemented by…

Bizerte… The City That Liberated the Nation

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When Tunisians celebrate Evacuation Day, one name stands out — Bizerte, the coastal city that turned into an eternal symbol of sacrifice and courage in July 1961.It was there, on its narrow streets and beaches, that Tunisians faced one of the fiercest battles against the remnants of French colonial forces, writing with their blood the final chapter of Tunisia’s freedom. A City That Defied the Impossible Bizerte was not just a French military base; it was a symbol of lingering colonial control even after independence in 1956.When France refused to…