Start of the ‘Renewal of Religious Discourse’ Conference in Abu Dhabi

The United Arab Emirates’ Capital Abu Dhabi witnessed the start of the ‘Renewal of Religious Discourse’ conference, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Participants at the conference include a number of religious leaders from around the world, who in turn will discuss several critical issues related to ‘Religious Renewal’ over the two-day conference. TunisianMonitorOnline

S-G of Muslim Council of Elders speaks at Conference marking first anniversary of ‘Fratelli Tutti’

Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders and member of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, Dr. Sultan Al Remeithi has participated in the ‘The Culture of Encounter: The Future of Intercultural and Interreligious Dialogue’ conference in the Italian Capital Rome. The conference is sponsored by the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University and La Civiltà Cattolica and marks the first anniversary of ‘Fratelli Tutti’, His Holiness Pope Francis’ October 2020 encyclical. Dr. Al Remeithi said, “The collective Muslim mind is built on two very…

Technical talks with IMF resumed says BCT

Tunisia has resumed technical talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for assistance after a request this week by Prime Minister Najla Bouden, the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) said on Saturday. The bank said an IMF delegation met its governor Marouane Abassi this week to discuss economic reforms envisaged by the Tunisian authorities and which could gain international support. The impact of the pandemic has added to the pressure on Tunisia’s efforts to fund its budget spending and debt repayments, raising the prospect of a looming crisis in its public finances. The Tunisian delegation…

RED SEA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FIRST FILMS OF ITS INAUGURAL EDITION

The first eight films announced to make up the Festival’s ‘Arab Spectacular’strand bringing compelling authentic stories from Iraq, Palestine, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Lebanon and Morocco The Red Sea International Film Festival (RedSeaIFF) which is set to take place from 6-15 December today announced the first slate of films in its ‘Arab Spectacular’ strand. The line-up of films is part of over a 100strong programme of the best Arab and international films which will be presented alongside red-carpet premieres, workshops, masterclasses, and networking within the industry market The Red Sea Souk,…

450 participants from 25 countries expected at Rally Tunisia Desert Challenge

No less than 450 participants representing 25 countries will take part in the first edition of the rally “Tunisia Desert Challenge” scheduled from 5 to 13 November 2021, announced the organizers at a press conference held Friday, October 29 at the Ministry of Tourism. The conference was attended by Minister of Tourism Mohamed Moez Belhassan, Minister of Youth and Sports, Kamel Deguiche, President of the Tunisian Automobile Federation, Hatem Ben Youssef, the President of the Tunisian Motorcycle Federation, Mehdi Bach Hamba, and CEO of the Tunisian Oil Distribution Company, AGIL,…

Tunisia hosts Mediterranean Conference for rebuilding Libya

Tunisia hosts from Monday to Wednesday a Mediterranean Conference on the role of the private sector in achieving sustainable development and assisting Libya in reconstruction efforts under the supervision of the Libyan National Planning Council. The member of the High Commission for Sustainable Development at the Libyan National Planning Council, Yaseen Abu Saryoul, said all Mediterranean states are invited to the conference which is organized by Libya in cooperation with Tunisia to make use of the countries’ expertise. Abu Saryoul said the conference discusses sustainable development and its economic, social…

Tunisia film festival opens

The opening ceremony of the first edition of the post-COVID-19 JCC on Saturday evening October 20, was marked by the presence of Minister of Cultural Affairs Hayet Guettat Guermazi who, in a statement to the media, said she was very flattered to find again the joy of living through the cinema and to see this beautiful world come to attend this festival, after long periods of interruption and confinement. The festival showcases 57 diverse films from 45 Arab and African countries, with screenings not only in cinemas but also in…

Saudi Arabia guest of honour at SIAMAP 2021

Credit goes to AlMarai website As a guest of honour, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is taking part in the International Exhibition of Agriculture, Agricultural Machinery and Fishing SIAMAP 2021 in Tunisia from the 26th till the 31st of October 2021. The Saudi company Almarai participates in SIAMAP 2021 within the pavilion of the Kingdom. During its participation, the company displayed a wide range of high-quality food and beverages, ranging from fresh dairy products to yoghurt and cheese products, in addition to a variety of natural juices and infant formula. The company…

Defence Minister meets with Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia

Development and diversification of military cooperation Minister of National Defence Imed Memmich met Tuesday in Tunis with Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Tunisia Abdul Aziz bin Ali Al-Saqr, TAP reports. The meeting focused on the development and diversification of military cooperation between the Tunisian armed forces and their Saudi counterparts, said a statement of the Department of Defense. The two sides stressed the “historical ties of brotherhood” between the two countries, affirming the common will to strengthen military cooperation and maintain the periodic holding of the Joint Military Commission. The…

World Bank to continue cooperation programs with Tunisia

World Bank’s senior official said Wednesday that the institution is ready to continue the implementation of cooperation programs with Tunisia, TAP reported. World Bank Group’s Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa Ferid Belhaj made the remarks during a videoconference with Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Saied. Belhaj noted the programs would help social and economic integration and support the small and medium-sized enterprises in Tunisia, adding that the World Bank continues to follow the economic and financial situation in the country. “The World Bank is…