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Beijing Launches 2025 Media Exchange Programme with 100 Journalists from Around the World

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The 2025 Media Exchange Programme officially opened on Friday in Beijing, bringing together around 100 journalists from across the globe, including a representative of Tunisia’s TAP news agency. Organised by the China International Press Communication Centre (CIPCC) and the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, the launch featured an information day outlining the goals of the four-month programme. Participants will have the opportunity to attend major official events in China, undergo training within local media institutions, and take part in field visits to several provinces. The initiative aims…

World Features / Red Peppers: Tunisian Gold Shaped by Women’s Hands

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In the heart of Cap Bon, in eastern Tunisia, where fertile hills embrace the gentle breezes of the Mediterranean, the red pepper fields of late summer transform into vibrant canvases. Their intoxicating aroma fills the air, creating a scene that touches both the eye and the soul. It is here that the journey of Tunisian Harissa begins—a culinary treasure that has transcended local kitchens to become a proud emblem of Tunisian heritage. Once a household staple, harissa has now found its way onto dining tables across North Africa and even…

The 59th Carthage International Festival: A Cultural Lighthouse Shining Across the Arab World

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From July 19 to August 21, 2025, the historic Roman Theatre of Carthage hosted a dazzling sequence of concerts and cultural events as part of the 59th Carthage International Festival. Since its founding in 1964, the festival has been a living memory for Tunisians and a cultural beacon for the Arab world and beyond. Mohamed Qarni – Min Qa‘ al-Khabia The festival opened with a distinctly Tunisian evening led by Mohamed Qarni and his project “Min Qa‘ al-Khabia.” Blending traditional Tunisian sounds with modern arrangements, Qarni offered a performance that…

Ahlam Shines Bright at the 59th Carthage Festival Finale with a Night of Elegance and Emotion

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The curtain of the 59th Carthage International Festival fell in dazzling fashion as Emirati superstar Ahlam took center stage, delivering an unforgettable performance before a packed Roman amphitheater overflowing with fans. The evening was more than a concert—it was a celebration of art, heritage, and heartfelt connections. From the very first note, Ahlam’s presence radiated confidence and grace. Dressed in a soft, refined gown that reflected her signature elegance, she mesmerized the audience not only with her voice but also with her style. In a gesture that embodied her generosity…

THE RED SEA FILM FOUNDATION UNVEILS PROGRAMMERS FOR FESTIVAL’S 2025 EDITION

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The programming team includes TIFF film curator Giovanna Fulvi, former ArtisticDirector of the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival Deepti D’Cunha, Fasllah.com Editor-in-Chief Ahmed Al-Ayyad, Good Chaos CEO Mike Goodridge, and African cinema expert Alex Moussa Sawadogo The Red Sea Film Foundation (Red Sea FF) has unveiled the programming team for the fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival, which takes place from 4–13 December 2025 in the historic district of Al Balad, Jeddah Under the leadership of Antoine Khalife, Director of Arab Programs and Film Classics, the Arab Programming…

Tunisian Scientist Emna Harigua Wins Top National Award for AI Innovation in Health

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Tunisian researcher Emna Harigua has received Tunisia’s 2025 Best Female Scientific Achievement Prize for her pioneering work in artificial intelligence–driven drug discovery. Awarded by the Ministry of Family, Women, Children and Seniors on National Women’s Day (August 13), the prize celebrates Harigua’s leadership in advancing AI applications in health research. A scientist at the Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Harigua heads the BIND project (Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence for Infectious Diseases), part of the Global South AI for Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness and Response Network, supported by IDRC and the UK’s…

Tunisia Climbs to 7th Place in Africa for Greenfield FDI Performance

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Tunisia has strengthened its position as a competitive destination for foreign investment, ranking 7th in Africa and 38th worldwide in the 2025 Greenfield Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Performance Index, published by fDi Intelligence, a division of the Financial Times. The index measures how effectively countries attract new Greenfield projects—investments that establish new facilities rather than acquiring existing businesses—relative to the size of their economies. Tunisia scored 2.2 points, a notable improvement of 0.7 points from the previous edition. While Namibia leads the African ranking and places second globally, followed by…

Tunisia Pushes Digital Governance with Launch of Tartib 2.0

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The Tunisian Ministry of Economy and Planning has unveiled Tartib 2.0, a digital application that will become mandatory in 2026 for evaluating and selecting public investment projects for the state budget. The platform uses a multi-criteria scoring system to assess projects based on economic, social, environmental, and cross-cutting impacts, aiming to ensure transparency and efficiency in public spending. The launch is part of Tunisia’s wider digital transformation strategy, Digital Tunisia 2025, which seeks to modernize public administration, strengthen digital infrastructure, and boost investor confidence. Despite past setbacks caused by bureaucracy…

Paris to Host International Symposium Honoring Emirati Poet Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais

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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, UNESCO will host a major international symposium celebrating the centennial of Emirati poet Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais (1925–2025). Entitled “Sultan Al Owais… A Journey of Poetry, A Journey of Giving”, the event will take place on September 11–12, 2025, at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Organized by the Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation in cooperation with UNESCO, the two-day gathering will bring together leading scholars, poets, and orientalists…

Adam Ignites Carthage Festival Stage with a Storm of Emotion and Nostalgia

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The Carthage International Festival witnessed an unforgettable evening on August 18, 2025, as Lebanese artist Adam took the stage in a performance brimming with passion, nostalgia, and raw emotion. Before a packed amphitheater, Adam delivered a repertoire of his most beloved hits, including “Kheles Edamaa,” “Hatha Ana,” and “Kifak Ent.” He also paid tribute to the golden era of Tarab with renditions of Dhekra’s “El Asami,” Mayada El Hennawy’s “Ana Baachaak,” and George Wassouf’s “Helef Al Amar.” From the first note, the audience responded with thunderous applause, often joining in…