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Two projects funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) were inaugurated Tuesday in Sidi Bouzid, according to TAP news agency. They concern an urban park project in Ouled Chebli in the delegation of Sidi Bouzid and the project of the redevelopment of the youth centre in the delegation of Souk Jedidi. These projects are part of the Programme “Sharekna”, a project to Support Youth and Empower Local Communities”, conducted by Family Health International “FHI 360” in Tunis, Sidi Bouzid, El Kef, Manouba and Ariana, TAP reports. The…

The first Chocolate and Pastry Fair will be held on December 7 and 8, 2018 at the headquarters of the Tunisian Confederation of Industry,Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA) with the participation of several renowned Tunisian exhibitors and pastry chefs, Managing Director of International Fairs & Exhibitions “(IFE Tunisia), Lamia OUESLATI said during a meeting with the press. Oueslati stressed that this show, a first gourmet in Tunisia, will provide for the professionals and the general public the largest offer of chocolate and pastry. A chocolate sculpture competition will be organised by…

Tunisia’s telecommunications regulator will launch a new service helping telecom subscribers reduce the number of advertising messages sent to them by operators, Telecompaper reported. The service ‘STOP SMS’ is the result of an agreement signed in April by the regulator, the national institution for the protection of personal data (INPDP) and the consumer rights organisation, Telecompaper added. It will be executed via a toll-free number. For subscribers bothered by the numerous advertising SMS they receive, the regulator’s initiative shows its strong implication in the protection of consumers’ interest, it explained.…

The Saharan tourist village in Tozeur built by the Qatari Diar Company will open in summer o 2019. This 5-star project resort includes 92 luxury suites with private pools and other amenities, a Roman theatre, thermal baths and a palm grove in the centre of the village. The design of the project, inspired by the Tunisian architectural heritage and the Jerid region, will be carried out by Tunisian entrepreneurs in accordance with the agreements between Tunisia and Qatar. 250 skilled workers and Tunisian and foreign skills will work in the…

Elec’ Recyclage Tunisie, a Tunisian company operating in the collection and recycling of non-hazardous industrial waste, will directly benefit from the Value Chain Competitiveness Programme with a €1.1 million EBRD loan, technical assistance and an EU grant of up to €118,000. Elec’ Recyclage Tunisie will use the funds to invest in new equipment to expand its activities and recycling capacity. New technology will also help create more value and efficiency during the recycling process, as well as better working conditions for employees by reducing noise levels and introducing more efficient…

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) will donate to Tunisia $ 350 million (1000 million dinars) from the US government, to fund projects proposed by Tunisia, MCC Principal Deputy Vice President Kyeh Kim announced Monday. Kim said, at a meeting in Tunis with Minister of Development, Investment and International Co-operation Zied Ladhari, that the MCC Investment Management Committee had approved at its last meeting the file presented by the Tunisian side, The projects proposed by Tunisia concern strengthening development and private investment, through the implementation of advanced and integrated computer systems,…

The Tunisia Business Export” Forum opened Thursday in Sfax with the participation of several Tunisian exporting companies. The Forum provides the opportunity for the Tunisian exporting companies to meet with more than 50 importers and buying groups from African, European, Asian and American countries, including Algeria, Libya, Spain, Canada (participant with 10 purchasing centres), Portugal, Ukraine, India, Denmark, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Cameroon, Senegal, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Togo. Organised by the Sfax Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIS) in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Tunisian…

Following the re-introduction of Tunisia to British holidaymakers at the start of 2018, the travel company has increased the number of flights and hotels throughout the year to meet customer demand, the Sun daily reports in its website. Next summer, the company is offering 27 hotels across six resorts and 17 weekly flights from the UK, up from 11 this summer, the daily noted. The Sun indicated that the surge in interest is being driven by the level of hotel that holidaymakers can get for a cheap price, thanks to it…