Month: November 2025

26th Carthage Theatre Days Opens with Calls for Art as Resistance

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The 26th edition of the Carthage Theatre Days launched Saturday evening at the City of Culture in Tunis, gathering artists and intellectuals from Tunisia and abroad for a celebration of performing arts. In his opening speech, Festival Director Mounir Argui framed the event as a platform for diverse global voices. He stated that the participating performances carry “experiences, perspectives, and questions that intersect with current human issues,” representing talents from Tunisia, the Arab world, and Africa. Argui emphasized theatre’s vital role in “confronting isolation and fear” and directly addressed the…

Tunisia-China Forum Inaugurated, Sealing Three Key Health Agreements

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The Tunisia Forum for the Development of Sino-African Medicine opened, immediately producing tangible results with the signing of three major health agreements between Tunisia and China. The pacts are designed to strengthen practical partnerships between universities, hospitals, and medical experts from both nations. The signing ceremony was a central event of the forum’s inaugural session, held Saturday afternoon at the Convention Centre in the capital under the banner “Let’s Innovate Together.” The event drew significant diplomatic attention and was attended by over 500 experts, 150 specialists from China, and delegations…

Cairo International Film Festival 46: A New Chapter of Success Led by Hussein Fahmy

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With elegance rooted in legacy and a vision shaped by modernity, the 46th edition of the Cairo International Film Festival concluded its events after days filled with screenings, dialogues, masterclasses, and memorable moments that reaffirmed its status as the oldest and most prestigious film festival in the Arab world.It was a distinguished edition led by the iconic actor Hussein Fahmy, whose steady guidance brought balance, clarity, and a renewed sense of purpose to the festival. Hussein Fahmy… Leadership with Vision and Cinematic Awareness This year’s edition carried a remarkable imprint…

Tunisian Star Afef Ben Mahmoud Clinches Top Acting Honor at 46th Cairo International Film Festival

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The 46th Cairo International Film Festival concluded its edition with a deeply emotional closing ceremony that highlighted the human role of cinema and celebrated remarkable Arab and international achievements. The evening opened with an impactful moment as the voice and image of the Palestinian child Hind Rajab were played on screen, casting a profound silence across the hall before Festival President Hussein Fahmy took the stage. In his speech, Fahmy stressed that cinema holds the power to preserve truth and document stories that the world often attempts to overlook. He…

Cinema as a Bulwark Against Oblivion: Fahmy’s Emotional Plea at Cairo Film Festival Closing

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The 46th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) drew to a poignant close with a powerful tribute to cinema’s role as a guardian of truth, as Festival President and veteran actor Hussein Fahmy decried the world’s inaction in the face of human tragedy. The ceremony took an emotional turn following the screening of a photograph of the late Palestinian child Hind Rajab, accompanied by a recording of her voice. Taking the stage, Fahmy reflected on the fundamental duty of filmmakers and artists to document reality. “The call you just heard may…

Indian Delegation Explores Solar Energy and Investment Opportunities in Tunisia

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A high-level business meeting in Tunis spotlights a major solar project with the potential to create hundreds of jobs, as Tunisia intensifies its push for foreign investment. A delegation of Indian entrepreneurs, led by Shabinaa Sultana, the Honorary Consul of Tunisia in Karnataka, met with Tunisian officials this week to discuss strengthening economic ties and advancing a significant solar energy investment. The delegation, which included Indian industrial investor Akkshye Tulsyan, was received on Tuesday by the Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII). Talks centered on Tunisia’s business…

Egyptian Producer Medhat El Adl Aims to Bring Umm Kulthum Stage Play to Tunisia

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Following a successful run in Cairo, “Umm Kulthum… D’aybeen fi Soot El-Sett” may soon tour internationally, with Tunisia—a nation with a special historical connection to the icon—as a key destination. After nearly two months of captivating audiences in Cairo, the theatrical production “Umm Kulthum… D’aybeen fi Soot El-Sett” is poised for an international tour, with producer Medhat El Adl expressing a particular ambition to stage the play in Tunisia, where the legendary singer’s legacy holds profound historical significance. The play, which has drawn steady crowds, offers more than a simple…

Tunisia Sees 35% Surge in Women’s Participation in Digital Economy

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Tunisia is witnessing a significant transformation in its economic landscape, with women’s participation in digital activities recording a notable 35% increase over the past five years. The announcement was made by Fatma Thabet Chiboub, Tunisia’s Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy, during her address at the opening of the International Council for Women Entrepreneurs Congress. Minister Chiboub revealed that women are now at the forefront of the country’s entrepreneurial drive, co-founding 40% of all startups established since 2020. This growth is underpinned by strong educational achievements, where women constitute 60%…

Tunisia Sharply Raises Climate Ambition, Pledging 62% Carbon Intensity Cut by 2035

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Tunisia has unveiled a significantly more ambitious climate plan, according to a preliminary draft of its updated national contribution published by the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The document, released as global leaders gather for the COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil, marks a major escalation in the country’s efforts to combat global warming. The draft of Tunisia’s third Nationally Determined Contribution sets a new primary goal of reducing carbon intensity by 62% by 2035, a substantial leap from the 45% overall reduction target by 2030 outlined in its…

Cairo International Film Festival Announces the Winners of the “Future Generation Awards” During Cairo Industry Days

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The 46th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) announced on Thursday, 20 November, the winners of the “Future Generation Awards,” introduced last year as part of Cairo Industry Days (CID). The awards aim to support emerging Arab talents in directing, acting, film criticism, and visual arts, and to encourage fresh perspectives that reflect the diversity and evolution of Arab cinema. Presented in collaboration with The Film Verdict, the awards embody the festival’s commitment to discovering a new generation of young filmmakers and empowering them to continue their creative journeys through support…