Day: December 18, 2025

Portuguese Giant BA Glass Confirms Major Investment in Tunisia

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The Portuguese multinational BA Glass, a leading producer of glass packaging, has formalized its plans for a strategic investment in Tunisia. The announcement followed a high-level meeting on Tuesday between Tunisia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh, and the group’s CEO, Tiago Moreira da Silva. During the meeting, da Silva presented the company’s global activities, its international subsidiaries, and its ongoing modernization and development projects. Tunisia was selected as a strategic destination due to its geographic location and the availability of a qualified workforce. For BA Glass, this move…

German Industrial Group LAPP Plans R&D Center in Tunisia Following High-Level Visit

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The German industrial group LAPP, a global specialist in cables, wires, and connectors, has confirmed its intention to establish a Research & Development center in Tunisia. The decision was finalized following a visit by the company’s leadership to Tunis. The delegation was led by Michael Seddig, CEO & COO for the EMEA region, and Seif Allah Rached, Vice President and Head of Operations Harnessing EMEA. They were received by Jalel Tebib, Director General of FIPA Tunisia (the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency), and Hatem Essoussi, Principal Director in charge of promoting…

Tunisian Animator Rami Jarboui’s ‘The Bird’s Placebo’ Set for World Premiere at Prestigious Sundance Film Festival

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The Sundance Film Festival, the United States’ premier showcase for independent cinema, has selected Tunisian director and animator Rami Jarboui’s short film The Bird’s Placebo for its 2026 edition. The festival announced today that the animated work will have its world premiere on January 23, marking a significant moment for North African animation on the global stage. Scheduled to run from January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Utah, the festival is renowned for launching careers and spotlighting innovative voices. Jarboui’s inclusion places him among a curated group of international artists…

Tunisian Filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania Makes Oscars Shortlist with Harrowing Gaza Documentary “The Voice of Hind Rajab”

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 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced on Tuesday that Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania’s latest film, The Voice of Hind Rajab, has been shortlisted for the 2026 Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category. The powerful documentary is among 15 films selected from a record number of submissions worldwide, advancing one step closer to the coveted nomination. The film chronicles the tragic and widely reported story of six-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab, who, in January 2024, was trapped alone in a car surrounded by the bodies…