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Source: U.S. Embassy in Tunisia | Apr 03, 2024

Tunisia - Direct Line for American Business: Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing in Tunis

The country is preparing to launch its first cloud computing project and create a national data storage space

Join U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Joey Hood and Tunisian Minister of Communication Technologies Ben Neji to learn about investment opportunities in cybersecurity and cloud computing in Tunisia. Tunisia has made the development of its digital economy one of its top priorities for the coming years, which stands to offer significant…

Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) | Apr 02, 2024

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Implemented Over 200 Projects and Activities in Tunisia in 12 Years

TİKA has carried out various projects to strengthen the administrative and civil infrastructure in Tunisia

Over the past twelve years, Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has successfully implemented 208 projects and activities in Tunisia spanning a diverse range of areas from education to healthcare, from agriculture and animal husbandry to administrative and civil infrastructure. TİKA, which began its activities in the country in 2012…

Source: Amnesty International | Mar 29, 2024

Tunisia: Authorities’ targeting of lawyers undermines access to justice

Authorities have targeted at least 20 lawyers representing members of political opposition groups, activists and victims of human rights violations with criminal investigations under bogus charges

The Tunisian authorities’ growing judicial harassment and intimidation of lawyers solely for discharging their professional duties violates their rights and undermines access to justice and effective remedies for victims of human rights violations, said Amnesty International, a day ahead of the verdict in the case of lawyer Abdelaziz Essid who…

Source: The World Bank Group | Mar 15, 2024

Tunisia: World Bank Projects Boost Food Security, Economic Opportunities

This project aims to streamline wheat imports and support small-scale producers by providing barley for milk production and climate-resilient seeds for wheat producers

The World Bank’s Board of Directors approved two new loans worth US$520 million yesterday, providing additional financing to address Tunisia’s food security challenge and to balance regional disparities through improved road corridor connectivity in the country. "The two projects are aligned with the World Bank's Country Partnership Framework (CPF) 2023-2027…

Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) | Mar 04, 2024

Calligraphy Exhibition in Tunisia by Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) and Albayrak Group

Tunisia was inspired by the unique style and school created by Turkish artists in the art of calligraphy

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and Albayrak Group held a calligraphy exhibition in Tunisia. Türkiye’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Çağlar Fahri Çakıralp; TİKA’s Coordinator in Tunisia, Ali Fuat Cebeci; Albayrak Media Sales and Marketing General Manager, Abdullah Hanönü; Albayrak Group Corporate Communications Coordinator, Esad Sivri; TVNET Deputy General Director, Serhat…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Tunisia | Feb 29, 2024

Tunisia: Ambassador Hood visits the International Diplomatic Academy of Tunis

Ambassador Hood affirmed the importance of more than 200 years of strong U.S.-Tunisian diplomatic relations and shared his thoughts on diplomacy as a career

Ambassador Hood was honored to visit the International Diplomatic Academy of Tunis and exchange views with new diplomats training for their future assignments. Joined by MFA Director General of the Americas Ambassador Riadh Dridi, Director General of the Academy Ambassador Fayçal Gouia, and retired U.S. Ambassador Barbara Bodine in a panel…

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- SFDs H.E. Sultan AI Marshad the Minister of Economy Planning in Tunisia H.E. Feryel Ouerghi signs 55M deal to modernize phosphate rail network
- Inauguration of 270 housing units in Zaghouan Governorate marking the first phase of the Riyadh Housing Project
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Source: Saudi Fund for Development | Feb 23, 2024

Saudi Fund for Development Signs a New Development Loan Agreement to Support the Transport Sector in Tunisia, and Inaugurates 270 Housing Units

The project will help renew approximately 190 km of the railway network, to support increasing the capacity for transporting phosphate, and contribute towards Tunisia’s economic growth

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad (www.SFD.gov.sa), signed a new development loan agreement with the Minister of Economy & Planning of the Republic of Tunisia, H.E. Feryel Ouerghi, through which SFD is contributing $55 million USD to finance the project for renewing and developing the…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Tunisia | Feb 14, 2024

Tunisia: The Impact Finance project

Transformed 98 business owners into angel investors who launched 5 angel investor clubs to provide alternate funding to startups

In 2023, U.S. Embassy Tunis, through its Impact Finance project: Transformed 98 business owners into angel investors who launched 5 angel investor clubs to provide alternate funding to startups. Enabled 95 credit institution staff to develop financing options for small businesses. Guided 65 startups to pitch their ideas to local…

Source: Afreximbank | Feb 12, 2024

Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) Expands into North Africa as Banque Centrale de Tunisie Becomes Thirteenth Member

Banque Centrale de Tunisie's membership in PAPSS signifies the bank's determination to foster economic growth and development within the country and the African region

The Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is proud to announce the entry of Banque Centrale de Tunisie (BCT) into its network as its thirteenth Central Bank member, further strengthening its commitment to promoting seamless cross-border payment services and enhancing financial integration across the African continent. PAPSS, developed by…

Source: Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) | Feb 09, 2024

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Established a Manuscript Digitization Laboratory in Tunisia

The majority of these works are among the rare manuscripts of the Islamic world, written in Kufic and Maghribi scripts

Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) established a manuscript digitization laboratory at the Raqqada National Museum of Islamic Art in Tunisia. Tunisian Minister of Cultural Affairs, Dr. Hayet Ketat-Guermazi; Türkiye’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Çağlar Fahri Çakıralp; TİKA’s Vice President, Rahman Nurdun; TİKA’s Coordinator to Tunisia; Ali Fuat Cebaci and local…

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