Author: BGMN

From Tunisia: Oman’s Message on Women’s Empowerment

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Dr. Hilal bin Abdullah Al-Sanani, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Republic of Tunisia, delivered a statement on the occasion of the participation of an Omani delegation representing the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health, and the Oman College of Health Sciences in the 6th Arab Alliance Conference on Adolescent Health and Medicine, held in Tunis from October 13 to 15, 2025, under the theme “From Challenges to Solutions: A Comprehensive Approach to Adolescent Well-being.” He affirmed that Oman’s participation in the conference underscores the Sultanate’s steadfast…

Tunisia Turns to Central Bank for $3.7 Billion Treasury Funding

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The Tunisian government will again in 2026 seek extraordinary direct financing from the central bank of up to $3.7 billion, the budget draft submitted to media on Wednesday revealed, as a measure to finance the fiscal deficit since external financing is short, according to Finance Minister Ali Kooli. Tunisia is battling a severe financial crisis characterized by high public debt, low growth, and scarce access to external financing after President Kais Saied took almost all the powers in 2021, which the opposition branded as a coup. The financial strain has…

Tunisia Embraces Dubai’s Playbook to Fuel Investment and Define Its Path in Data Center Market

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The 22nd Strategic Council meeting of the Tunisia Investment Authority (TIA) was held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, defining the path for economic development by concentrating on two strategic pillars: leveraging private sector advice to reform and riding the boom in the data center market. The highest-level session, presided over by TIA President Mrs. Namia Ayadi, focused on mechanisms to formally engage business in the policymaking process. A highlight session was offered by Mrs. Nadin Chami, Principal Director of Policy Advocacy at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, that set out…

Evacuation Day: A Legacy of Sovereignty

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Tunisia today celebrates the 62nd anniversary of Evacuation Day the date in 1963 when the last French soldier left the naval base at Bizerte. The anniversary was hard-won; it was the bitter fruit of a decades-long struggle, the last page in a national liberation struggle initiated early in the 20th century, came to the dawn of independence in 1956, and was only finally achieved seven years later. The Bizerte saga is a story of stubborn determination. It started with the July 1961 armed conflict, when a national army, complemented by…

Bizerte… The City That Liberated the Nation

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When Tunisians celebrate Evacuation Day, one name stands out — Bizerte, the coastal city that turned into an eternal symbol of sacrifice and courage in July 1961.It was there, on its narrow streets and beaches, that Tunisians faced one of the fiercest battles against the remnants of French colonial forces, writing with their blood the final chapter of Tunisia’s freedom. A City That Defied the Impossible Bizerte was not just a French military base; it was a symbol of lingering colonial control even after independence in 1956.When France refused to…

Cairo International Film Festival announces the new poster for its 46th edition

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In light of the rapid regional and international developments, and the coincidence of the festival’s press conference—held on October 12—with the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit led by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and attended by numerous world leaders, the festival’s management found that the previous poster no longer reflected the spirit of the moment. Stemming from the festival’s cultural and humanistic role as a platform that embodies cinema as the conscience of the world, the management decided to release a new official poster that conveys the values of peace, light, and…

Nordic Solar Pioneer Bets on North Africa’s Corporate Green Shift

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Norway-based solar energy company Empower New Energy is speeding up its growth throughout North Africa, taking advantage of a tidal wave of commercial interest in secure, low-priced clean energy. The company’s business model centers on funding and owning solar installations for industrial and commercial customers, a formula it claims is the “secret” to unleashing the potential of renewables in the region. The expansion was underscored this week by a new partnership in Tunisia. On October 10, Empower announced a collaboration with AR Solaire, a local renewable energy specialist, and Leoni…

Where Stories and Spaces Meet: Cred main Sponsors 46th Cairo International Film Festival

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Continuing its commitment to supporting Egyptian culture, art, and talent, real estate developer Cred proudly announces its role as the main sponsor of the 46th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), set to take place on November 12, 2025. This strategic partnership reflects Cred’s dedication to empowering the arts and celebrates over a century of Egyptian cinematic excellence. It also reinforces CIFF’s global standing as a Category “A” festival, recognized by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF) in Paris. Cred’s sponsorship embraces the theme “Every Story Happens in a…

Tunisia Poised to Become World’s No. 2 Olive Oil Producer in 2025 Season

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Record 500,000-Tonne Harvest to Capitalize on Global Deficit, Bolstering Economy and Global Stature Tunisia is on track for a landmark olive oil season in 2025, with production forecasts reaching an unprecedented 500,000 tonnes, a surge that is expected to catapult the nation to the rank of the world’s second-largest exporter. This historic output positions Tunisia just behind Spain at a critical moment, as the global market faces a significant supply shortfall. According to agricultural expert Faouzi Zayani, who termed the upcoming season “historic,” worldwide production is projected at only 2.7…

Tunisia’s Exports Stall at Near-Zero Growth Amid Sectoral Shifts

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Phosphate and Mechanical Sectors Provide Lift, While Energy and Olive Oil Exports Drag Overall Figures Tunisia’s export engine effectively stalled through the first nine months of 2025, posting a marginal increase of just 0.03%, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). The near-flat growth underscores a tale of two economies: one powered by rising industrial and mining exports, and another hamstrung by sharp declines in energy and agriculture. The latest figures, covering the period from January to September, show exports inched up to 46,419.8 million dinars…