Doha Film Festival Unveils a Global Lineup of Inspiring Stories and Artistic Excellence

The Doha Film Festival, presented by the Doha Film Institute (DFI), has officially announced its Special and Showcase Screenings for this year, featuring a remarkable selection of films from across the globe. The program celebrates the power of cinema to build bridges between cultures and foster deeper human understanding through storytelling. Among the highlights is the world premiere of the highly anticipated Qatari film “Saud Wainah” by director Mohammed Al-Ibrahim, reaffirming DFI’s ongoing commitment to nurturing local talent and amplifying Qatari creative voices on the international stage. The lineup also…

Tunisian Twins Bisan and Bilsan Crowned Winners of the 9th Arab Reading Challenge

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, honored Tunisian twins Bisan and Bilsan with the Arab Reading Challenge Award in its ninth edition, during the closing ceremony held at the Dubai World Trade Center. The grand ceremony also celebrated other distinguished winners: Maria Hasan Ajil in the “People of Determination” category, Sahar Abdel Fattah from Egypt as the Outstanding Supervisor, and Jihad Mohamed Hussein from Italy in the “Expatriate Communities” category. The “Distinguished School” award was shared between Atika…

Red Sea Film Foundation Showcases Saudi Creativity at audi Film Forum and Red Sea International Film Festival

The Red Sea Film Foundation continues to champion the growth of Saudi cinema both locally and internationally, with two major highlights on the horizon—its participation in the upcoming Saudi Film Forum and the unveiling of five remarkable feature films under the “New Saudi Cinema—Feature Films” program at the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF). At the Saudi Film Forum, Faisal Baltyuor, CEO of the Foundation, and Imad Iskandar, Director of the Red Sea Fund, will take part in a series of panel discussions exploring cultural exchange, collaboration, and cinematic leadership.…

Tragic Shipwreck Off Tunisia Leaves 40 Migrants Dead, Including Infants

A boat carrying approximately 70 irregular migrants sank off the Tunisian coast early Wednesday, in a tragic incident that resulted in the deaths of 40 people, including infants, judicial sources confirmed. According to Walid Shatbari, spokesperson for the Mahdia Court, 30 other individuals were rescued after the iron vessel, which was carrying migrants from sub-Saharan African countries aiming to reach Europe, foundered. In the wake of the disaster, the public prosecutor’s office in Mahdia has launched a criminal investigation. The probe is focusing on suspicions that an organized smuggling network…

IsDB Group Chairman Opens Market at London Stock Exchange to Celebrate €500 Million Green Sukuk Listing

Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, opened the market at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) this morning to celebrate the listing of IsDB’s €500 million Green Sukuk, issued under its enhanced 2025 Sustainable Finance Framework. The ceremony was attended by senior executives from IsDB, LSE Group, and global banking partners. The occasion marked IsDB’s second Green Sukuk and reaffirmed IsDB’s role as a trusted development partner connecting sustainable capital with global development priorities. In his remarks, Dr. Al Jasser underlined the significance of the…

Inaugural Children’s Theater Festival Launches to Foster Artistic and Social Development

The “Children’s Theater Festival—First Foundational Edition,” organized by We Impact (Mouathiroun) Association, will run from October 22nd to 28th, 2025, under the banner #Impact_Kids. In response to profound cultural and social shifts and a growing need to reinvent artistic discourse around core humanistic values, the We Impact (Mouathiroun) Association has announced the inaugural Children’s Theater Festival. Scheduled for October 22-28, 2025, this groundbreaking event is designed as a radiant artistic and educational initiative for all children across the region, with a dedicated focus on inclusive access for those in cities,…

Global Sukuk Summit 2025 Explores Pathways to Accelerate Sustainable Finance and Expand Islamic Capital Markets

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), in partnership with the Financial Times (FT) Group, brought together leading global investors, policymakers, and financial institutions for the Global Sukuk Summit 2025, held in London under the theme “Capitalizing on Sukuk Beyond Traditional Markets.” In his opening remarks, Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser, Chairman of the IsDB Group, emphasized that Sukuk have evolved from a niche product into a globally recognized and trusted asset class that effectively links finance with tangible development outcomes. “Sukuk represents capital with purpose, channeling financing into infrastructure, renewable energy, healthcare,…

Tunisia Targets Chinese Olive Oil Market, Aims to Carve Niche in Spain-Dominated Field

A high-level Tunisian trade delegation concluded talks in China’s Hubei province this week, launching a concerted push to expand the footprint of Tunisian olive oil in the massive Chinese market. The mission, led by Mourad Ben Hussein, Director General of the Export Promotion Center (CEPEX), met with Chinese authorities in Wuhan to address logistical hurdles and streamline trade procedures. The focus on Hubei, a province of nearly 60 million people, represents a targeted effort to build a regional distribution hub. This initiative is a direct component of a new government…

“Jad”: A Tunisian Film That Turns Reality Into a Powerful Cinematic Cry

The Opera Theater at the Cité de la Culture in Tunis hosted, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, the Tunisian pre-premiere of the feature film “Jad”, directed by Jamil Ennajar, in the presence of a large audience and members of the press who warmly welcomed this deeply human and socially conscious work. The film is inspired by a true story that once shook Tunisian public opinion — the tragedy of a doctor at the regional hospital in Jendouba who fell inside a broken elevator. The shocking incident opened a nationwide debate…

Madica Invests in North African AI Startups, Forging New Angel Network Partnership

The pan-African investment initiative backs Moroccan and Tunisian founders with capital and a comprehensive support program, while announcing a strategic alliance with ABAN to broaden investment access across the continent. Madica, a pan-African investment initiative dedicated to supporting underrepresented founders, has announced its latest investments in two artificial intelligence startups: Morocco’s Hypeo AI and Tunisia’s Anavid. The move underscores a strategic push to bolster practical AI solutions within Africa’s burgeoning tech ecosystems, TechAfricaNews reports. Both startups are harnessing AI to address core business challenges. Hypeo AI is automating the influencer…