Day: December 4, 2025

Sheikh Zayed Book Award Reveals 20th Edition Longlists Amid Record Global Interest

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 The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) has announced the longlisted titles in three key categories for its landmark 20th edition, kicking off the judging process for the 2025-2026 cycle. The award, administered by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), this year drew a record-breaking pool of over 4,000 submissions from 74 nations. The Translation, Contribution to the Development of Nations, and Literary and Art Criticism categories mark the first longlists to be unveiled. Submissions spanned 21 Arab countries and 53 nations worldwide, with the Literature category attracting the most…

Pan-African Coalition Launches “RISE AFRICA 50” to Spotlight Continent’s Top Young Entrepreneurs

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 The Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC) has unveiled a major new pan-African initiative. The “RISE AFRICA 50” ranking was announced by TABC President Anis Jaziri during the closing ceremony of an economic mission in Cotonou, organized in partnership with the REVIA network. This ambitious annual program, developed with a coalition of pan-African organizations, is designed to identify, celebrate, and connect 50 of Africa’s most promising young visionary entrepreneurs each year. Partner institutions include the REVIA network, the Arab-African Center for Investment and Development in Algeria, the Tunisia–Côte d’Ivoire Chamber of…

Tunisia Deepens Strategic Ties with Afreximbank, Eyes Major Infrastructure Financing

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Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed hosted a high-level meeting with Dr. George Elombi, President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), solidifying a key strategic partnership aimed at accelerating major national infrastructure projects. The working visit, which took place at the Carthage Palace, underscored the pan-African bank’s growing role as a critical financial partner for Tunisia. Afreximbank has been actively financing Tunisian businesses and infrastructure for several years. “We have just had a fairly lengthy meeting with the Head of State on several economic issues,” stated Dr. Elombi following the audience. “Some…