Author: BGMN

Riyadh Season 2025 Kicks Off with a Spectacle of Light, Art, and Global Wonder

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The heart of the Saudi capital pulsed with energy tonight as Riyadh Season 2025 officially opened its doors with a grand parade that transformed the city into a canvas of color, creativity, and celebration. Stretching between Kingdom Arena and Boulevard World, the opening ceremony dazzled thousands of spectators and millions more watching live across the globe. The parade marked the beginning of a five-month extravaganza under the theme “Big Time Begins”, blending global entertainment with the cultural essence of Saudi Arabia. It featured hundreds of local and international performers, illuminated…

Tunisia Hosts the Fifth Conference of Arab and Turkish University Presidents and Launches Joint Academic Cooperation Platform

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The fifth Conference of Arab and Turkish University Presidents kicked off on Friday, October 10, 2025, in the Tunisian capital, Tunis. The event is organized by the University of Tunis El Manar, in collaboration with the Association of Arab Universities and the Eurasian Universities Union, bringing together more than 200 university presidents from across the Arab world and Turkey. The sessions will continue through Saturday. Professor Moez Chaker, President of the University of Tunis El Manar, explained that the conference aims to establish sustainable partnerships between universities through joint academic…

Malmo Arab Film Festival opens film submissions for its 16th edition.

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Malmo Arab Film Festival (MAFF) has announced the opening of film submissions for its 16th edition, which will take place in Malmo, Sweden, from April 10 to 16, 2026. The festival competitions are divided into three sections: Feature Fiction Competition, Feature Documentary Competition, and Short Film Competition for both fiction and documentary. Alongside the official competitions, the festival will present a variety of special programs (Arabian Nights, School Screenings, Opening and Closing Films, among many others), as well as panels and meetings gathering prominent film professionals from the Arab world…

Tunisia to Host Hot Air Balloon and Paragliding Festival from October 24 to November 1, 2025

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The Tunisian National Tourism Office (ONTT) has announced the organization of the Hot Air Balloon and Paragliding Festival, set to take place from October 24 to November 1, 2025, with events stretching from Djerba to Tunisia’s southern desert regions. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Mohamed Mehdi Heloui, Director-General of the ONTT, emphasized the event’s significant role in promoting Tunisian tourism, particularly in desert areas.He noted that this unique festival blends aviation and tourism into a new and innovative product that enriches Tunisia’s tourism offering and helps extend the…

“New Saudi Cinema” — The First Highlights of the 5th Red Sea International Film Festival

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The Red Sea International Film Festival has unveiled the first features of its highly anticipated fifth edition, revealing the “New Saudi Cinema” short film program — a vibrant selection showcasing the creativity of Saudi Arabia’s emerging filmmakers, actors, and producers. These short films will be screened as part of the festival’s lineup alongside an array of regional and international cinematic showcases. This year’s “New Saudi Cinema” short film program shines a spotlight on the Kingdom’s flourishing film scene through 21 outstanding short films, reflecting the diversity of Saudi storytelling —…

Cairo Film Connection Announces Projects Selected for its 11th Edition

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With the lead up to the 46th Cairo International Film Festival (November 12th-21st) now in full swing, Cairo Film Connection (CFC) a co-production, development, and networking platform within the festival’s industry sidebar, Cairo Industry Days — has announced the lineup of projects selected to participate in its 11th edition, set to run from November 17th to the 20th. This year’s selections include 15 projects from 10 countries in various stages of completion, from development to post-production, with four from Egypt, three from Lebanon, two from Iraq, two from Palestine, alongside…

World Bank Projects Tunisia Growth at 2.6% in 2025

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Tunisia’s economy is projected to accelerate in 2025, according to a recent World Bank report, but this fragile recovery remains clouded by a persistent stalemate with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and significant domestic challenges. In its October 7 regional economic update, the World Bank forecasted Tunisia’s growth to reach 2.6% in 2025, a notable increase from the projected 1.4% in 2024. The report attributes the near-term rebound primarily to a stronger agricultural sector, buoyed by improved production of olive oil and cereals. This follows a period of stagnation, as…

Tunisia’s Olive Oil Sector Faces Record Harvest Amid Price Collapse and Fraud Allegations

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Tunisia is expected to achieve record olive oil production in the 2025/2026 campaign, with estimates ranging from 400,000 to 500,000 tons, leading to increased export potential. However, the sector faces challenges such as low export prices, financial scandals, and concerns about the impact on the international olive oil market. Olive oil production in Tunisia appears to be heading for a new record in the 2025/2026 campaign. According to some estimates, it is expected to yield between 400,000 and 500,000 tons, further increasing expectations for export potential. In the previous campaign, production…

Tunisia Defies Debt Expectations, Pays Off All 2025 External Loans Three Months Early

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Tunisia Defies Debt Expectations, Pays Off All 2025 External Loans Three Months Early The Tunisian authorities revealed Tuesday the country has surpassed its scheduled external debt repayments for 2025 by a striking 125%, settling approximately 8.5 billion dinars ($2.8 billion) by the end of September. This performance, which far exceeds the targets set in the national Finance Law, means Tunisia has paid off all its external loans for the current year with a full quarter to spare. The achievement underscores a comfortable level of state savings and marks a pronounced…

Tunisia Hosts Event Celebrating Traditional Turkish Archery

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Maarif International Schools, in collaboration with the Yunus Emre Institute (YEE) and the Tunisian Association for Traditional Games and Sports, hosted a special event highlighting traditional Turkish archery. The event, held at the high school campus in Tunis, was attended by Turkish Ambassador Ahmet Misbah Demircan, representatives of Turkish institutions, students, and teachers. Ibrahim Furkan Özdemir, Coordinator of the Yunus Emre Institute in Tunisia, opened the program with a presentation on the history and cultural significance of Turkish archery, noting that it was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the…