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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…

Saudi Scientist Prof. Omar Yaghi Wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has announced Saudi scientist Professor Omar Yaghi as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, recognizing his pioneering contributions to Reticular Chemistry and the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs). Professor Yaghi’s groundbreaking work has revolutionized material sciences and opened new horizons for applications in energy, water, and environmental sustainability. This historic achievement reflects the Kingdom’s vision of becoming a global hub for science, research, and innovation, supported by national institutions such as the King Abdulaziz City for…

A New Era of Partnership: Russian Envoy Oleg Rutskov on Deepening Ties with Tunisia

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In an exclusive interview, Oleg Rutskov, Russia’s Chargé d’Affaires ad interim in Tunisia, painted a picture of rapidly expanding diplomatic and economic relations between Moscow and Tunis, driven by a shared vision of a new multipolar world order and concrete cooperation in trade, energy, and technology. Speaking from the embassy in Tunis, Rutskov highlighted a series of high-level engagements and a burgeoning trade turnover that now exceeds $1.8 billion, positioning each nation within the other’s top ten international partners. The discussion covered future investment, cultural exchanges, and Russia’s distinct approach…

Qatar Media Corporation Honored with Dual Awards at Arab Broadcasting Union Forum

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During the 23rd session of the Arab States Broadcasting Union’s (ASBU) Standing TV Programmes Committee in Tunisia, Qatar Media Corporation, operating through Qatar Television, was distinguished with two prestigious awards. The corporation earned second place in the “TV Programme Exchange” category and third place in the “Comprehensive TV Content Exchange” category. The awards commend Qatar TV’s exceptional programme quality and its robust participation in the pan-Arab content-sharing initiative. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Qatari media, reinforcing the nation’s leading role in enriching Arab television production. It demonstrates a…

“Mohamed Kahna: The Tunisian Innovator Redefining Digital Surgery through ‘Stars of Science'”

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In the heart of Qatar’s thriving innovation ecosystem, Stars of Science, a flagship program by the Qatar Foundation, continues to shine as a regional beacon for Arab ingenuity. Now in its 17th season, the show has evolved from being a science-based reality competition into a platform that shapes the future of technology, entrepreneurship, and problem-solving across the Arab world. Among this year’s exceptional participants stands Mohamed Kahna, a young Tunisian innovator whose AI-powered invention is redefining precision in modern surgery. A Journey from Tunisia to the Global Stage At just 26 years old, Mohamed Kahna exemplifies the…

Cairo International Film Festival Renews Partnership with EgyptAir as the Festival’s Official Carrier for Its 46th Edition

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Cairo International Film Festival announces the renewal of its partnership with EgyptAir, which will continue as the festival’s official carrier for its 46th edition, taking place from November 12 to 21, 2025.This collaboration reflects the shared vision between the festival and national institutions that believe in the vital role of culture and art in shaping individuals, strengthening Egyptian identity, and building bridges of communication with the world. Commenting on the renewed partnership, renowned actor Hussein Fahmy, President of Cairo International Film Festival, said: “We are proud to renew our collaboration…

Tunisia Launches “ARTICREA,” a Premier Showcase for National Craftsmanship

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The event, supported by the UN and EU, aims to transform Tunis into a regional hub for art and design while boosting export opportunities for a key economic sector. The second edition of the Tunisian crafts fair “ARTICREA” opened Monday at the Kram Exhibition Park, inaugurated by the Minister of Tourism, Sofiène Tekaïa. The salon will run until October 12, 2025. Positioning itself as the first professional fair in Tunisia dedicated exclusively to artisanal crafts, ARTICREA is designed to champion the nation’s crafts sector—a vital pillar of the national economy.…

EU and EBRD Launch Multi-Million Dinar Initiative to Empower Tunisia’s Young Entrepreneurs

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Photo credit EBRD The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union are injecting up to 15 million Tunisian dinars (TND) into Enda Tamweel, the nation’s premier microfinance institution. The funding is specifically designed to support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) led by entrepreneurs under the age of 35. The loan, extended under the EBRD’s Youth in Business (YiB) programme, addresses a critical financing gap. While MSMEs form the backbone of Tunisia’s economy—contributing an estimated 90 per cent of the country’s GDP—only about 40 per cent…