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ITEC program provided training to more than 700 executives and civil servants

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Indian government raises Tunisia’s quota for the program to 100 per year On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation Program (ITEC), held under the theme “Sharing experiences and networking among ITEC alumni”, the Indian Embassy in Tunis hosted an Iftar dinner in honor of those who benefited from this program, including government officials, media professionals and civil society organizations. Ambassador of India to Tunisia, Dr. Devyani Uttam Khobragade, highlighted the strong relationship between the program and Tunisia, as more than 700 government officials…

18th ISTANBUL BIENNIAL ANNOUNCES TITLE AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

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‘THE THREE-LEGGED CAT’ The 18th Istanbul Biennial, curated by Christine Tohmé, will unfold over three years. The first leg of the Biennial, scheduled from 20 September to 23 November 2025, will present works by over 40 artists, and a public programme of performances, screenings and talks. Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) with the support of 2007-2036 Biennial Sponsor Koç Holding, the 18th Istanbul Biennial’s title and conceptual framework were announced at a press conference held at the historic Beyoğlu Sports Club on Tuesday, 25 February. Istanbul Biennial Director Kevser Güler and…

JCC 2024: Sixth Day of the Carthage Film Festival

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The parallel awards of the 35th edition of the Carthage Film Festival (JCC) were announced on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Media Center of the City of Culture in Tunis. The awards are as follows: The “Khemais Khayati” Prize of the National Syndicate of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) for Resistance Cinema was awarded to The Red Path by Lotfi Achour. The FIPRESCI Prize (International Federation of Film Critics) was awarded to Who Do I Belong To by Meryam Joobeur. The Lina Ben Mhenni Human Rights Prize was given to RESSACS,…

Five things to know about Tunisia’s tech and startup ecosystem

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Photo Credit The Condia Tunisia, is home to two of Africa’s high-profile exits, Instadeep and Expensya. Yet, not much is known about the country’s tech ecosystem. This article fixes that. Tunisia, Africa’s northernmost country, often flies under the radar in discussions about the continent’s tech and startup ecosystems. You might have heard of Tunisia through the historic exit of InstaDeep, which marked the largest M&A deal in Africa last year. In many ways, InstaDeep epitomises the typical archetype of a Tunisian startup: a deep-tech solution, born in Tunisia, headquartered in the…

Snow White” Wins Yusr Best Actress Award at the Red Sea International Film Festival

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Mariam Sherif, the lead actress of the film Snow White, won the Yusr Best Actress Award for her outstanding performance as Iman, a young woman who faces bullying due to her dwarfism, at the Red Sea International Film Festival at the close of its fourth edition. Produced by ChiaroScuro Film Production and directed by Taghrid AbouElhassan, the film captivated audiences since its premiere on December 9th and 10th, with an additional screening scheduled for December 14th. It makes history by featuring the first-ever female lead from the dwarfism community in…

RSIFF 2024 – Conversation with Director Spike Lee

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Spike Lee, one of the most iconic directors in American cinema, is this year’s jury president for the 4ᵉ edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF), held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Known for his provocative style, commitment to social justice, and hard-hitting storytelling, he captivated the audience with a conversation where he shared personal anecdotes, reflections on his career, and advice for aspiring filmmakers. His talk was full of humour, passion and profound wisdom. A legendary collaboration with Denzel Washington Spike Lee confirmed that he had just completed…

Red Sea International Film Festival: Day Five – Red Sea Fund Solidifies Its Presence in Asia; Global Partnerships Elevate Cinema

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The fifth day of the Red Sea International Film Festival featured a rich program celebrating local and international cinema. Highlights included a partnership announcement between the Red Sea Fund and the Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF), along with ‘In Conversation’ sessions with a number global cinema voices: actor and director Andrew Garfield, Egyptian director Mohamed Sami, American director Michael Mann, and beloved Indian actress Shraddha Kapoor. Exclusive screenings of the latest local and international films, attended by cast, crew, and industry professionals, alongside global partnerships, bookended an action-packed day.…

Tunisia: Dam filling rate falls to 19.6%

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The filling rate of dams in Tunisia reached an alarming level of 19.6% on December 3, 2024, marking a significant drop compared with the same period the previous year, according to data published recently by the National Observatory for Agriculture (ONAGRI). Cumulative water reserves currently stand at 460.343 million m³, compared with 516.163 million m³ a year ago, a fall of 10.8%. Compared with the average for the last three years, this fall is even more worrying, reaching 25.8%. ONAGRI highlights significant regional disparities. Dams in the north of the…

Arab Coordination Group (ACG) pledges US$10 billion by 2030 to combat desertification and land degradation

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The Arab Coordination Group (ACG), a strategic alliance of ten leading development finance institutions, announced a landmark commitment of up to US$10 billion by 2030 to address the critical challenges of land degradation, desertification and drought. The announcement was made during the Ministerial Dialogue on Finance: “Unlocking public and private finance for land restoration and drought resilience”, at the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This transformative commitment, made as part of a…

Minister of Culture Arrives in Sharm El-Sheikh to Inaugurate 9th SITFY

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Minister of Culture, Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hanno has just arrived in Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai Governorate, to inaugurate the ninth edition at Sharm El-Sheikh Cultural Palace. The festival management, represented in director Mazen El-Gharabawy, received the Minister. During a previous meeting, Dr. Hanno confirmed the Ministry’s support of the festival, which is dedicated to youth, achieves their artistic ambitions, and fosters cultural communication between generations of experts, pioneers, and youth. SITFY is scheduled to take place between (15-20) November. The ninth edition is held under the chairmanship of director Mazen…