Italy and Tunisia have entered a new phase of migration cooperation, implementing a multi-pronged strategy that combines strict border enforcement with expanded legal entry channels and economic development projects. A key component is a new three-year memorandum effective January 2026, allowing 4,000 non-seasonal Tunisian workers to enter Italy annually under simplified visa procedures. The agreement aims to address Italian labor shortages while offering a legal alternative to dangerous sea crossings. Data suggests a shift is underway: while over 66,000 migrants reached Italy by sea in 2025, arrivals from Tunisia plummeted…
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Tunisian Scholar Takes Top Honor at Sharjah Arabic Poetry Festival
Tunisian academic Mahrez Ben Mohsen Rachdi claimed the premier award at the 22nd Sharjah Festival of Arabic Poetry, which concluded a week-long celebration of the region’s verse on Monday. The festival, held under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, gathered more than 80 poets, critics, and media figures from across the Arab world and Africa. Rachdi secured first prize for his critical study, “The Discursive Structure in Modern Arabic Poetry (Foundational Questions and Applied Practices).” His win highlights Tunisia’s active role in contemporary Arabic literary…
Tunisia Named Among Top Global Destinations to Watch for 2026
Tunisia has secured a spot as a must-visit global tourist destination for 2026, ranking 50th in the annual list published by the specialized platform Travel and Tour World (TTW). The ranking highlights countries poised to capture significant traveler interest and reflects shifting global tourism trends. TTW compiles its list by analyzing reader engagement, editorial research, key destination performance metrics, and international safety benchmarks, including the Global Peace Index (GPI). The selection underscores evolving traveler priorities, where experience, safety, and authenticity are now paramount. The platform highlighted Tunisia’s unique appeal, citing…
Tunisia Digital Awards Return for 2026, Spotlighting Digital Excellence and Innovation
The Tunisia Digital Awards (TDA), the nation’s premier digital awards ceremony, will hold its fourth edition on January 20-21, 2026, organizers have announced. The event has solidified its status as a cornerstone of the Tunisian digital ecosystem. Designed as the national benchmark event, the TDA aims to recognize and celebrate the most impactful and innovative digital projects, campaigns, and initiatives. It brings together the country’s leading agencies, brands, startups, institutions, and digital talent. Now established as a premier platform for excellence, the TDA convenes decision-makers, experts, entrepreneurs, advertisers, and digital…
Beyond Salaries: IACE Calls for Structural Reform to Address Tunisia’s Purchasing Power Crisis
One-off salary increases are no longer sufficient to address Tunisia’s deepening purchasing power crisis, according to a stark new analysis by the Arab Institute of Business Leaders (IACE). Presented during a meeting on the 2026 finance bill this Tuesday, the Institute’s data reveals a severe and structural gap between household incomes and the real cost of living. The figures are telling. The guaranteed minimum wage for 2025 is set at 528 dinars, a sum the IACE labels “very low” against essential expenses. The real monthly cost of living is estimated…
Doha to Host Trilateral Forum Aimed at Unlocking Libya’s Digital Future
Doha will stage the Libyan–Qatari–Turkish Arab Economic Forum for Digital Development and Investment from April 27 to 29, 2026. The high-level gathering is positioned as a cornerstone for regional cooperation, focusing squarely on accelerating digital economies and sustainable development. Held under the patronage of the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) and backed by Qatari investors, the forum aims to assemble government officials, financial institutions, investment funds, and tech leaders from Libya, Qatar, Turkey, and across the Arab world. Central to the forum’s mission is bolstering Libya’s post-conflict recovery by advancing its…
Tunisia Declares War on Inflation, Vowing to Shield Citizens’ Purchasing Power
The Tunisian government has placed the defense of household budgets and the strict control of prices at the forefront of its national agenda, following a reported milestone in its battle against inflation. Official data released Monday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS) shows annual inflation fell to 5.3% for the full year 2025, down from 7% in 2024. The state is now targeting a stabilization of the rate at this level for 2026, marking a significant policy priority. A Turning Point in 2025 The INS Household Consumer Price Index…
Tunisia Launches Citrus Export Season with Strategic Early Shipment to France
Tunisian exporters have initiated the new season for Maltese oranges with a strategic early shipment of 200 tons to the French port of Marseille. The move, starting one week ahead of previous campaigns, is designed to secure an early presence on European shelves and extend the marketing window for Tunisian citrus. Industry officials frame the early launch as a competitive tactic. “The approach is aimed at placing Tunisian oranges at an earlier stage,” said Imed Bey, President of the Regional Union of Agriculture and Fisheries of Nabeul. He noted that…
Tunisia Ranks Among Africa’s Top 5 for Listed Companies, But Market Heft Remains Small
Tunisia holds a prominent position as the fifth-largest equity market in Africa by the number of listed companies, a new OECD report reveals, yet its financial scale remains marginal on the global stage. The 2025 analysis of African capital markets underscores a continent-wide challenge of depth and liquidity, with Tunisia exemplifying the trend of dense but undervalued exchanges. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Tunisia’s bourse listed 79 companies by the end of 2024, placing it ahead of larger economies like Kenya and Ghana in terms…
Tunisia Ranked Second in Africa for Quality of Life, Outpacing Regional Peers in Safety
A new continent-wide analysis reveals stark disparities in the daily living experience across Africa, with Tunisia emerging as a standout for balanced, secure, and comfortable urban life. The Numbeo 2026 Quality of Life Index, which synthesizes resident surveys on factors from purchasing power and safety to healthcare and climate, has ranked Tunisia second highest on the continent. With an overall index score of 117.6, Tunisia places just behind South Africa (150.9) and ahead of Morocco (114.1), Kenya (99.4), and Egypt (81.9). The data highlights Tunisia’s relative strengths in key areas…