Year: 2025

Tunisia Tourism: A Phoenix Rising from the Sands

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Nestled on the Mediterranean coast, where the Sahara meets the sea, Tunisia has long been a jewel of North African tourism. For decades, it attracted sun-seekers to its golden beaches, history buffs to the ruins of Carthage, and adventurers to the dunes of the desert. However, the past years have been a story of profound challenge and resilient recovery. Today, Tunisian tourism is not just bouncing back; it is actively reinventing itself, offering a more nuanced, authentic, and diverse experience to a new generation of travelers. Emerging from a Perfect…

Tunisian Film “The Voice of Hind Rajab” Scores Golden Globe Nomination

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A Tunisian docu-fiction film based on a harrowing true story from the Gaza conflict has been nominated for a Golden Globe. “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, was named a contender for Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language for the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, as announced Monday. The film joins an elite shortlist including France’s Palme d’Or winner It Was Just an Accident, South Korea’s No Other Choice, Norway’s Sentimental Value, Spain’s Sirāt, and Brazil’s The Secret Agent. Inspired by the tragic true story of a six-year-old Palestinian girl trapped in a car…

European and Tunisian Officials Workshop Digital Anti-Corruption Tools in Public Procurement

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The Council of Europe and Tunisia’s École Nationale d’Administration (ENA) led a specialized workshop on November 4-5, 2025. The event assembled 23 regional governance units (cellules de gouvernance) to equip officials with digital strategies for ensuring transparency and accountability in how public contracts are awarded. The intensive two-day session blended expert analysis with hands-on group exercises. Participants dissected the entire procurement cycle, pinpointing vulnerabilities to corrupt practices and rehearsing the application of countermeasures. These included forensic audits, integrity pacts, and robust whistleblower protections. A central focus was the role of…

Tunisia Accelerates Major Port Overhaul to Claim Mediterranean Hub Status

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Tunisia is fast-tracking a sweeping modernization of its port infrastructure. This push, highlighted by the flagship deep-water port project in Enfidha, aims to tackle severe congestion and obsolescence at existing facilities that currently handle 98% of the nation’s foreign trade. The effort addresses a pressing national challenge. Key commercial ports, including Radès, La Goulette, Sfax, and Bizerte, are hampered by aging infrastructure and chronic delays, undermining Tunisia’s international competitiveness. Radès alone manages 61% of container traffic but is increasingly losing business to Sfax and Sousse due to operational inefficiencies, making…

Tunisia’s Solar Surge: Major Projects Accelerate After Years of Delay

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 In a decisive shift, Tunisia is rapidly advancing its large-scale solar energy sector, moving past years of stalled progress with multiple photovoltaic (PV) projects now under active construction across the country, according to a report by PV-Magazine. The Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy has confirmed significant momentum under its two primary development frameworks, signaling a major acceleration in the nation’s quest for energy independence. Large-Scale Concession Projects Advance Under the concession regime for major installations, the first 500MW tender program is nearing its final stages. The flagship 100 MW…

Epic Film ‘Desert Warrior’ Wins Acclaim at Red Sea International Film Festival Premiere

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The epic feature film “Desert Warrior” captivated audiences and earned critical praise following its Middle East premiere at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah. The film, a major production collaboration between MBC Studios and JB Pictures, features a star-studded international and Arab cast, including Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Sir Ben Kingsley, Sharlto Copley, Ghassan Massoud, Sami Bouajila, Lamis Ammar, and Gzã Rohrig. The screenplay was penned by Robert Wyatt, Erica Bey, and David Self. To mark the occasion, the MBC Group hosted a premiere reception and red carpet…

President Kais Saied Stresses Deep Historical Ties with Oman, Eyes Expanded Economic Partnership

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President Kais Saied received Omani Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef at the Carthage Palace on Saturday, December 6th. At the outset of the meeting, President Saied highlighted the distinguished historical relations binding Tunisia and the Sultanate of Oman. He emphasized that the ties between the two nations are long-standing, deeply rooted, and evidenced by numerous historical milestones. These include the school established in Muscat by Tunisian teacher Mohamed Ali Boudhina in the early 20th century during the reign of Sultan Taimur bin Faisal.…

Tunisian Film “Promised Sky” Wins Top Prize at Marrakech Film Festival

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Tunisian director Erige Sehiri’s Promised Sky claimed the prestigious Étoile d’Or at the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival, bringing a close Saturday to nine days of cinematic celebration. The festival’s top prize honored a film the jury described as a daring work of poetic energy anchored in reality. Held at the Palais des Congrès, the closing ceremony saw a host of international talents recognized. The jury, chaired by Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho, awarded a joint special prize to Jihan K.’s My Father and Qaddafi and Vladlena Sandu’s Memory. The Best Directing prize went to Oscar Hudson for Straight Circle, whose…

Red Sea Film Festival Opens With Star Power and Spotlight on Saudi Cinema

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The Red Sea International Film Festival launched its latest edition this week, transforming the Jeddah waterfront into a hub of global glamour and cinematic conversation. The opening days have set a compelling tone, marked by A-list appearances and a strong emphasis on emerging Saudi filmmaking talent. Stars Set the Stage for Dialogue The festival drew immediate star power with its first series of in-depth discussions. International icons, many making their debut in the region, engaged with audiences on opening sidelines. German-American actress Kirsten Dunst described her first visit to the Middle East,…

Tunisia Positions Itself as Strategic Investment Hub, Eyes Doubling FDI

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Bolstered by a commitment to structural reforms and strategic initiatives, Tunisia is pitching itself to international investors as a destination for sustainable returns, emphasizing its strategic location, economic diversity, and youthful talent pool. The nation’s investment potential was in focus last week at an investment forum in Geneva, held on the sidelines of Tunisia’s fourth World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Policy Review. Hosted by the Tunisia Investment Authority (TIA) at the WTO headquarters, the event gathered Swiss economic institutions, Tunisian diaspora entrepreneurs, and representatives of international organizations. Under the theme…