Year: 2026

Tunisia’s economy picked up steam in the final quarter of 2025, pushing full-year growth to 2.5%, according to official data released on Sunday. The National Institute of Statistics (INS) reported that real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanded by 2.7% in the fourth quarter compared to the same period the previous year. The figures, derived from the quarterly national accounts, also showed a 1.0% increase in economic output when measured against the third quarter of 2025, indicating a solid rebound to close out the year. TunisianMonitorOnline (NejiMed)

Tunisia recorded a sharp rebound in investments last year, with declared volumes jumping 39.3% to 8,356.4 million dinars (around $2.7 billion), according to the 2025 annual report released Monday by the Tunisia Investment Authority (TIA). The surge is expected to generate 101,681 new jobs, a 5% increase from 2024. Services lead job creation, renewables gain ground The services sector emerged as the country’s primary employment engine, accounting for nearly 60,000 positions—or 59% of total projected jobs. Investments in services soared 75% to 1,755.4 MDT ($566 million), signaling a structural shift…

Tunisia is positioning itself as a leading Arab nation in harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) for economic transformation, according to the Arab Economic Report published February 5, 2026, by the Arab Monetary Fund (AMF). The report identifies AI as a critical driver for financial inclusion and innovation across the region. Tunisia has built a structured AI ecosystem since launching its national strategy in 2018, focused on creating a knowledge-based society. Foundational to this effort is the development of an open data ecosystem, aimed at fueling AI applications and enhancing transparency. Key…

Tunisia is intensifying efforts to attract affluent travelers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations, with Saudi Arabia as a primary focus. It is positioning itself as a premium destination blending ancient history with modern luxury, targeting the evolving preferences of visitors from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait. Central to this campaign is Tunisia’s planned participation in the 2026 Jeddah International Travel and Tourism Exhibition, a major regional platform. The Tunisian National Tourist Office (ONTT) is leveraging the event to enhance its visibility among Gulf-based travelers and tour…

Tunisia has achieved a historic tourism milestone, with UK visitor arrivals in 2025 soaring 37% above 2024 levels and eclipsing a previous record set over a decade ago. Official figures released by the Tunisian National Tourist Office for the UK and Ireland reveal nearly 450,000 UK visitors travelled to the destination last year. This total not only surpasses the 2014 high of 425,000 but also represents a staggering 119% increase compared to pre-pandemic 2019. “This performance reflects a combination of factors,” said Fakhri Khalsi, the office’s deputy director, who confirmed…

Voltalia, the French renewable energy developer, has secured rights to build a new 132-megawatt solar power plant in southeastern Tunisia. The “Wadi” project will be constructed in the Gabès region. Strategically, the new site is located adjacent to the 139MW Menzel Habib solar project, which Voltalia acquired last March. The company plans to break ground on the Wadi facility in 2027, targeting grid connection and commercial operation by 2028. This latest acquisition significantly bolsters Voltalia’s near-term pipeline in the country. The company now reports a total project portfolio in Tunisia…