Day: January 6, 2026

One-off salary increases are no longer sufficient to address Tunisia’s deepening purchasing power crisis, according to a stark new analysis by the Arab Institute of Business Leaders (IACE). Presented during a meeting on the 2026 finance bill this Tuesday, the Institute’s data reveals a severe and structural gap between household incomes and the real cost of living. The figures are telling. The guaranteed minimum wage for 2025 is set at 528 dinars, a sum the IACE labels “very low” against essential expenses. The real monthly cost of living is estimated…

Doha will stage the Libyan–Qatari–Turkish Arab Economic Forum for Digital Development and Investment from April 27 to 29, 2026. The high-level gathering is positioned as a cornerstone for regional cooperation, focusing squarely on accelerating digital economies and sustainable development. Held under the patronage of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) and backed by Qatari investors, the forum aims to assemble government officials, financial institutions, investment funds, and tech leaders from Libya, Qatar, Turkey, and across the Arab world. Central to the forum’s mission is bolstering Libya’s post-conflict recovery by advancing its…

The Tunisian government has placed the defense of household budgets and the strict control of prices at the forefront of its national agenda, following a reported milestone in its battle against inflation. Official data released Monday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) shows annual inflation fell to 5.3% for the full year 2025, down from 7% in 2024. The state is now targeting a stabilization of the rate at this level for 2026, marking a significant policy priority. A Turning Point in 2025 The INS Household Consumer Price Index…