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A Historic Debut: Nayla Al Khaja’s ‘BAAB,’ Scored by A.R. Rahman, Premieres at Cairo Film Festival

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 In a landmark moment for Emirati cinema, “BAAB,” the debut feature from pioneering director Nayla Al Khaja, is set for its world premiere at the 46th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF). The film marks the first by an Emirati female director to debut at the prestigious festival and features the first-ever Arabic film score by Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman. The psychological drama will premiere on November 17th at the Small Theatre, with an encore screening on November 18th at Zamalek Cinema. Its selection by CIFF—the Arab world’s only FIAPF-accredited “Category…

Award-Winning Legacy and Personal Love: “Souraya Mon Amour” Poster Revealed Ahead of Cairo Premiere

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The official poster for the documentary “Souraya Mon Amour” has been unveiled, heralding its world premiere in the prestigious International Competition of the 46th Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF), running from November 12-21. The newly released poster and a second teaser build anticipation for director Nicolas Khoury’s intimate film, which explores the profound connection between dancer and actress Souraya Baghdadi and her late husband, the celebrated Lebanese filmmaker Maroun Baghdadi. The documentary promises a poignant journey, weaving together archival footage and personal reflection. Souraya Baghdadi revisits her shared life with…

EnviroFest Tunisia Brings Environmental Cinema and Eco-Conscious Action to Tunis

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After successful editions in La Marsa, Ain Draham, and Sfax, the EnviroFest Tunisia (Tunisian Environmental Film Festival) is set to captivate the capital. The festival will take root at the Cité de la Culture Chedly Klibi from November 15 to 17, 2025, merging the power of film with urgent ecological discourse and citizen engagement. The heart of the cinematic program will beat in the Tahar Chériaa screening room of the Tunisian Cinematheque. Audiences will be treated to a curated selection of international films, including the documentary feature “Ocean with David…

Hikma Inaugurates New €15 Million Pharma Plant, Boosting Tunisia’s Role as Regional Hub

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Global pharmaceutical giant Hikma has launched its third production facility in Tunisia, a 50-million-dinar (approx. €15 million) plant in the Sidi Thabet industrial zone, signaling strong foreign investor confidence and advancing the country’s ambitions to become a key player in the African and European drug market. The new unit, inaugurated in the presence of Tunisian officials, is set to produce a range of essential medicines targeting cardiovascular disease, diabetes, digestive issues, and nervous system disorders, as well as antibiotics. Minister of Health, Mustafa Farjani, hailed the project as a strategic…

World Bank Backs Tunisia’s Green Energy Shift with $430 Million Loan

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 The World Bank has approved a major $430 million financing package to support the Tunisian government’s ambitious plan to overhaul its energy sector, aiming to boost renewable power, fix its struggling state utility, and reduce crippling electricity costs. The five-year program, named the Tunisia Energy Reliability, Efficiency, and Governance Improvement Program (TEREG), is designed to accelerate the country’s transition to cleaner energy sources while addressing long-standing issues of reliability and affordability for households and businesses. A central goal of the initiative is to strengthen the operational and financial health of…

Tunisian Cinema Takes Center Stage at 2025 Franco-Arab Film Festival

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The 14th edition of the Franco-Arab Film Festival (FFFA) in Noisy-le-Sec will spotlight the dynamism of Tunisian cinema from November 7 to 16, 2025. Announced Monday, the festival’s guest of honour will be Franco-Tunisian director Hind Meddeb, who will serve as patron alongside the event’s longstanding honorary president, the acclaimed filmmaker Costa-Gavras. Founded in 2012, the FFFA has established itself as a crucial platform for dialogue between the two shores of the Mediterranean. This year’s focus on Tunisia promises to showcase a generation of filmmakers offering a free and critical…

Cairo Announces Final Lineup for Horizons of Arab Cinema Competition of its 46th Edition

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Cairo International Film Festival is pleased to announce the final lineup for the Horizons of Arab Cinema Competition, in its 46th edition which takes place from November 12 to 21, 2025.The Horizons of Arab Cinema Competition program includes 9 films:Pasha’s Girls | Mohamed El-Adl | Egypt | 2025| 98 minRound 13 | Mohamed Ali Nahdi | Tunisia | 2025 | 89 minAzza | Stefanie Brockhaus | Germany, Saudi Arabia | 2025 | 89 minFlana | Zahraa Ghandour | Iraq, France, Qatar | 2025 | 85 minGoundafa, The Cursed Song |…

Cairo Festival Celebrates Star Khaled El Nabawy with Screenings of “The Emigrant” and “The Citizen”

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Cairo International Film Festival will screen two films starring Khaled El Nabawy, “The Emigrant” and “The Citizen,” as part of the “Cairo Classics” program. This comes in honor of him receiving the Faten Hamama Excellence Award during the 46th edition of the festival, held from November 12 to 21, 2025. “The Emigrant” (1994), directed by Youssef Chahine, follows “Ram” as he leaves his nomadic life to embark on a journey of knowledge in Pharaonic Egypt, a land then fraught with political conflicts and conspiracies. Between his old world in the…

Tunisia Sports Festival Positions Nation as a Rising African Sports and Tech Hub

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The Kram Exhibition Park was the epicenter of Tunisian sport and innovation as it hosted the Tunisia Sports Festival, running from November 6-9. The event, a gathering of more than 200 exhibitors, showcased the powerful convergence of athletics, wellness, and digital technology. The festival underscores how modern sports, including the rapidly growing sector of e-sports, are catalysts for economic growth and social inclusion. By bringing these industries together, the event aims to solidify Tunisia’s reputation as an emerging leader in the sports and tech landscape within Africa, highlighting the sector’s…

Beyond the Grand Slams: How Monastir Became an Unlikely Tennis Hub

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While Wimbledon and Roland-Garros capture the glamour of tennis, the unassuming Tunisian coastal city of Monastir has become a vital engine for the sport’s grassroots. Known for its historic Ribat fortress and Mediterranean beaches, Monastir has established itself as a global hotspot on the ITF World Tennis Tour. In 2025, the city hosted a relentless schedule of roughly 30 professional tournaments, making its resort courts a familiar proving ground for rising stars. This year, Monastir leveled up, successfully hosting its first-ever ATP Challenger Tour event, the Monastir Open. Players praised…