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Tunisia targets tourism and renewable energies against a backdrop of economic crisis

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Pending approval of a $1.9 billion financing program from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Tunisia said it hoped to overcome a deepening economic crisis with the help of tourism and renewable energy revenues. A fourth year of drought will reduce economic growth to 1%, against an initial forecast of 1.8%, Economy and Planning Minister Samir Saied told Bloomberg in Marrakech, Morocco, on Saturday. However, the country has managed to control inflation and the current account deficit, he added. “After a series of global crises and shocks that had a considerable…

Tunisia: Over 6 billion TND in tourism receipts for first time

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Tourism receipts exceeded the 6 billion dinars mark for the first time on October 10, 2023, far outperforming their all-time record (in dinars) for the whole of 2019 (5.6 billion dinars). Tourism receipts were up 41.5% on the level recorded on October 10, 2022. In dollar terms, though, tourism receipts recorded up to October 10, 2023, came to $1.94 billion, exceeding the 2019 level but still below the absolute record set for the whole of 2008, which stood at $2.75 billion. The annual average exchange rate of the dollar against…

Tunisia thwarts 12 illegal immigration attempts to Italy within two days

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Tunisia has thwarted 12 illegal immigration attempts to Italy over the last two days, says a statement issued by the Tunisian National Guard on Saturday. The statement, posted on its official Facebook page, said the immigration attempts were foiled off the coast of the provinces of Sousse, Nabeul and Msaken. Thirty-nine Tunisian nationals were rescued from the sinking boats, the statement said, without indicating the total number of immigrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean to the Italian island of Lampedusa. Located just 80 km off the Tunisian coast, Lampedusa is…

15 Projects From 8 Arab Countries in the Tenth CFC

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The Cairo Film Connection (CFC) announced the projects that have been chosen to take part in the tenth edition of Cairo Film Industry Days, scheduled to take place within the proceedings of the 45th CIFF, which will be held from 15 to 24 November. Basically, the list includes 15 cinematic projects from 8 countries in post-production and development phases; 5 from Egypt, 2 from Tunisia, 2 from Iraq, 2 from Lebanon, and 1 from Sudan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria. CFC Projects As for the post-production phase, 5 projects were…

Team from IMF to visit Tunisia in forthcoming weeks

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A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will visit Tunisia in the upcoming weeks to assess the country’s latest economic and financial developments under Article IV, said Jihad Azour, Director of the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department, at a press conference devoted to the launch of the IMF’s October 2023 Regional Economic Outlook for the Middle East and Central Asia, entitled “Building Resilience and Fostering Sustainable Growth”. The official described the Tunisian government’s “home-grown” reform program as “a source of pride”, stressing that Tunisia should further tighten…

Tunisia Receives Loan for Submarine Power Cable Project

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced its approval of a €45 million loan to Tunisian electricity and gas company (STEG) for the development of a submarine power cable linking Tunisia and Italy. This funding will contribute to the construction of a 200-kilometer, 600 MW high voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission network. STEG plans to combine the EBRD loan with a €307.6 million grant from the European Union’s Connecting Europe Facility, as well as financing from the European Investment Bank, the World Bank, and KfW. The project…

A march in support of Palestine takes place in Tunisia.

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A number of national organizations and parties in Tunisia called for a national march of solidarity with the people of Palestine. A mass action took place in the Tunisian Capital. The US Embassy in Tunisia said on Wednesday it would close to the public for routine services on Thursday and Friday in an abundance caution, due to expected pro-Palestinian protests in the country. Demonstrations will also take place on Friday, as Hamas leaders called for a day of support throughout the Arab world. “In an abundance of caution, the embassy…

Saudi FM participates in the 27th GCC-EU Joint Council and Ministers meeting

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Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan participated, on Monday, in the 27th GCC-EU Joint Council and Ministers Meeting which took place in Muscat, Oman. During the meeting, the ministers discussed ways of strengthening the joint cooperation and coordination progress between the GCC and EU countries. The meeting discussed the efforts made to enhance the partnership between the countries of the EU and GCC in the field of trade, investments, renewable energy, climate change, cybersecurity and green hydrogen. Exchanging experiences and education, in addition to maximizing the benefit of…

Tasheer center and Umrah platform inaugurated in Tunis

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Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, announced on Monday the opening of a “Tasheer” visa application center in Tunis and the inauguration of a platform dedicated to the Umrah. In a joint press conference with Minister of Religious Affairs, Brahim Chaibi, the Saudi minister explained that the center would issue electronic visas for Saudi Arabia and various other services within a few hours. As for the digital platform for Umrah, the Minister explained that it will enable Tunisians to choose their accommodation and means of transport, as…

Iraq…a clear vision for the world Dr.. Abdullah Al-Alawi

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Iraq expressed a clear vision of the current international and regional changes based on firm foundations represented in achieving stability and peace for all peoples and commitment to international humanitarian conventions. This expression was made by Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani during his visit to the Russian capital, Moscow, and his meeting with President Vladimir Putin on October 10. Al-Sudani was clear in his rejection of Israeli violence against Palestinian civilians and his call to achieve peace by recognizing the rights of the Palestinian people. He also renewed his adherence…