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…
Month: October 2023
15 Projects From 8 Arab Countries in the Tenth CFC
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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…
AFRICA: with the exception of Egypt and Tunisia other countries will not achieve SDG6
Published on the sidelines of the 78th General Assembly of the United Nations, the latest report on sustainable development in Africa assesses the continent’s progress in implementing the five main Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It shows steady progress on the key targets of the SDGs, in particular on 4G mobile network coverage and access to drinking water and electricity. Out of 48 countries assessed in Africa, only Egypt and Tunisia are on track to achieve the goal of universal basic sanitation by 2030. The 2023 report on sustainable development in…
“HABIBA Jewellery: Timeless Tunisian jewelry takes the international arena by storm
Credit goes to WIPO There are two vital ingredients in any entrepreneur’s recipe for success: passion and perseverance. Sonia Feki, founder of the HABIBA jewellery brand, has an unusual background. With a master’s degree in financial management from the Institut Supérieur de Gestion, she first worked in the banking and real estate sectors, then in distribution. Drawing on her experience in distribution, Sonia Feki decided to put this experience to work on a Tunisian range of luxury jewelry and accessories. It’s a dream she’s had for some time, and above…