The International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) unveiled its 2026 longlist yesterday, setting the stage for one of the Arab world’s most anticipated literary contests. The list of 16 novels showcases a blend of celebrated authors and compelling new voices, selected from a record 137 submissions. This year’s selection features returning laureates, including Adelouahab Aissaoui, a past winner of the prize, alongside authors Said Khatibi and Abdelmajid Sebbata, who have previously been shortlisted. Also making a return to the IPAF lists are Ahmad Abdulatif, Omaima Abdullah Al-Khamis, and Amin Zaoui,…
Day: December 16, 2025
Tunisia Launches National Industry 4.0 Hub to Drive Digital Transformation
Tunisia has officially launched a new National Industry 4.0 Hub, an integrated structure within the Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation (APII). The initiative aims to position the country as a competitive destination for high-tech investment by accelerating the digital modernization of its industrial sector. The Hub’s core mission is to unite key industry stakeholders, produce sectoral analyses, and enhance the visibility of Tunisia’s Industry 4.0 capabilities both domestically and internationally. A central pillar of its work will be managing a dedicated platform to stimulate and support digital…
Banque de Tunisie Named ‘Bank of the Year – Tunisia’ for Second Consecutive Year
For the second year running, Banque de Tunisie ((BT) has been awarded the prestigious “Bank of the Year – Tunisia” title by The Banker, a premier Financial Times publication. This repeat recognition signals more than a strong annual performance; it affirms the bank’s sustained strategic direction and resilience in a turbulent global financial landscape. In addition to its solid fundamentals and proven adaptability in a complex operating environment, the award jury highlighted the bank’s systematic digital transformation as a key driver of autonomous growth. Central to this effort is “LABTINNOV,” an in-house research…
Tunisian Aerospace Showcases Growing Global Role at Hamburg Aviation Forum
The Tunisian Aerospace and Aviation Industries Group (GITAS) underscored Tunisia’s active and expanding presence on the global aerospace stage at the Hamburg Aviation Forum 2025, held December 10-11. The group’s participation served as a strategic hub for engagement with international contractors, suppliers, and industry leaders. The GITAS stand functioned as a central meeting point, facilitating discussions that highlighted the innovation, performance, and development potential of the Tunisian aerospace supply chain. International interest was evident through shared success stories from both Tunisian and global aerospace firms operating in Tunisia, reflecting the…
Tunisia Revamps Pioneering Tourism e-Learning Platform with Upgraded Features
Tunisia’s first dedicated e-learning platform for the tourism sector, the “Tunisia Tourism Academy,” has been officially relaunched, the Tunisian Federation of Travel and Tourism Agencies (FTAV) announced. The digital training system, initially launched in 2018 with support from the German cooperation agency GIZ and later consolidated in 2022 with USAID backing, has now undergone a technological upgrade funded by the DRV (Délégation à la Réforme de l’Etat et à la Valorisation des Ressources) in 2025. The platform targets a broad audience, including travel agents, tourism professionals, students, and members of…
Huawei, Tunisian Partner Unveil Digital Education and Health Platform
Chinese tech leader Huawei and Tunisia’s Computing Center of Al-Khawarizmi (CCK) convened a strategic seminar on Monday. The focus: leveraging cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the nation’s smart education and telemedicine sectors. The event highlighted a key joint achievement: the launch of North Africa’s first dedicated educational and scientific research cloud platform. According to Feng Qiyou, President of Huawei Cloud Northern Africa, the platform now serves over 450 educational and research bodies, including 14 Tunisian universities, providing “all-round support” for collaboration, online teaching, and resource sharing. A major breakthrough, Feng noted,…