Day: December 29, 2025

Tunisia’s Economy Shows Measurable Recovery Amid Enduring Challenges

BGMN

After years of economic strain, Tunisia’s economy registered a clear, if fragile, recovery in 2025, with growth accelerating and key indicators like inflation and unemployment retreating, according to official data and international assessments. Tunisia posted a growth rate of 2.4% for the first nine months of the year, with full-year projections reaching approximately 2.6%—a significant increase from 1.4% in 2024. This gradual stabilization follows a prolonged slump exacerbated by the pandemic, political shifts, and tight global financial conditions. The rebound was driven by standout performances in several core sectors. A…

Saudi-Tunisian Ties Deepen with Strategic Pacts as Bilateral Trade Soars 38%

BGMN

 A major bilateral summit concluded with a significant push towards economic integration, as Saudi Arabia and Tunisia sealed five new agreements across key sectors following the 12th session of their Joint Committee. The newly signed accords target enhanced cooperation in customs administration, mining, postal services, and media. Specifically, they include a customs cooperation and mutual assistance agreement, memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on mineral resources and postal services, a broadcasting cooperation MoU, and an executive program for news exchange between the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) and Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP). The…

Tunisia’s External Debt Pressure Eases as Key Forex Earnings Rise, Central Bank Data Shows

BGMN

Tunisia’s external finances showed signs of resilience in late 2025, with debt servicing costs falling significantly and key sources of foreign currency recording growth, according to the latest Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) indicators published Friday. The data, covering the period up to December 20, reveals a 13.8% year-on-year drop in cumulative external debt service, which fell to 12 billion dinars from 14 billion dinars in 2024. The decline points to a relative easing of one major constraint on the country’s external accounts. The improvement was bolstered by stronger inflows…

Libya, Tunisia Forge New Educational Partnership Focused on AI and Training

BGMN

Senior education officials from Libya and Tunisia have taken concrete steps toward a formal collaboration agreement aimed at modernizing training programs and integrating artificial intelligence into their educational systems. The push for a bilateral pact was the central focus of a working visit to Tunisia by a high-level Libyan delegation from the Ministry of Education of the Government of National Unity. The delegation was headed by Mohammed Ghouma, Director of the General Center for Training and Educational Development. According to a ministry statement published on Sunday, the proposed agreement is…

Saudi, Tunisian Ministers Forge Path for Deeper Economic Ties

BGMN

 Saudi Arabia and Tunisia moved to strengthen their economic partnership during high-level talks on Sunday, focusing on strategic sectors and removing barriers to trade and investment. The meeting between Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef and visiting Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh centered on expanding joint cooperation. Both sides identified key industries with potential for significant growth, though specific sectors were not immediately detailed. A major focus of the discussions was tackling practical challenges faced by exporters and investors between the two…