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Tunisia – Publication in the Official Gazette of the new version of Articles 96 and 98 of the Penal Code
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The new version of Articles 96 and 98 of the Penal Code, recently approved by the House of People’s Representatives, was published in the latest issue of the Official Gazette. The amendment, contained in a single...

Basketball – Arab Championship (Men): On which channels and at what time can you watch Tunisia – Egypt ?
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp For its fifth match of the 26th edition of the Arab Nations Championship, which takes place in Bahrain from July 25 to August 2, the Tunisian men’s basketball team will face their counterparts from Egypt. This...
Tunisian Jawadi qualified to 800-m race finals
[Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:10:12 +0300] Singapore - Saba: Tunisian Ahmed Jaouadi, the world champion in the 1500m freestyle in the short pool, topped the 800m freestyle heats on Tuesday with a time of 7:41.58 minutes, on the third day of the World...

Kuwait seeks a win against Algeria after a tough start
Kuwaiti goes for a basket. MANAMA, July 29: Kuwait is determined to improve its performance and erase the setbacks from the first three rounds of the 26th Arab Basketball Championship currently underway in Bahrain. The team will face Algeria today...

Towards a New Model : Tunisia Unveils the Key Pillars of Its Economic Vision for 2026
The Tunisian government revealed, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the initial guidelines of its 2026 economic blueprint during a ministerial council held at the Kasbah Palace and chaired by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri. This strategic...

Read the August 2025 MEED Business Review
Gulf heads into a new era of aviation; Maghreb’s resilience rises despite global pressures; GCC banks expand issuance amid demand The world’s two largest airport construction projects are taking shape in the heart of the GCC, highlighting the...

MENA Renewable Energy Market To Reach $59.9 Billion By 2030, Driving A Regional Green Energy Boom 'BCC Research LLC'
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) "Driven by National Strategies and Abundant Renewable Resources, MENA Emerges as a Global Leader in Clean Energy Innovation with Major Investments in Solar, Wind, and Green Hydrogen" BOSTON, July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --...

African women in business unveil Association to boost Intra‑African trade
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 29 July 2025: The Continental Network for Women’s Business Associations in Africa (CONWOBAA) aimed at promoting intra-African trade, was officially unveiled at the inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting held in...

Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment & Development (AAAID): Outstanding Contribution to Economic Diversification MEA 2025
Founded in 1976, the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment & Development (AAAID) is a pioneering institution advancing food security and sustainable economic diversification across the Arab region. Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab...

New Bus Vandalized in Tunis : Transtu Decries Ongoing Losses in Public Transport Sector
One of the brand-new buses recently acquired by the Ministry of Transport under a major agreement with China has fallen victim to an act of vandalism in Hay Hlal, a district in the capital. The bus, which had not yet entered service, was targeted...

Tunisia – Customs Amnesty: What steps do I need to take to benefit from it?
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The General Directorate of Customs reminds that, in accordance with Article 75 of the 2025 Finance Act, provisions have been enacted concerning the exemption or reduction of customs fines resulting from customs...

Tunisia: Strategic progress and solid EBITDA for TELNET group in H1
TELNET HOLDING has shown notable performances, as of June 30, 2025, confirming the resilience and diversification of its activities in a global economic context marked by a slowdown in European markets. The group’s indicators reflect a positive...

Kuwait Sanctions Hezbollah's Financial Arm Al-Qard al-Hassan
Kuwait imposed sanctions on Hezbollah’s financial arm, Al-Qard al-Hassan Association, on Monday. The move was announced by the Foreign Ministry’s committee tasked with implementing UN Security Council resolutions under Chapter VII of the UN...

Tunisia: Mass convictions in ‘Conspiracy Case 2’ deepen rule of law crisis
The mass conviction of opposition figures in Tunisia’s “Conspiracy Case 2” is a new example of the Tunisian authorities’ ongoing restrictions on civic space and erosion of judicial independence and fair trial guarantees, Amnesty International said...
WATCH | Tunisians protest against Saied, call country ‘open-air prison’
In 2022 Saied dissolved the independent Supreme Judicial Council and sacked dozens of judges, a move the opposition said was aimed to cement one-man rule. Saied said he does not interfere in the judiciary, but no one is above accountability,...

Basketball – Arab Championship (Men): On which channels and at what time can you watch Tunisia – UAE ?
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp For its fourth match of the 26th edition of the Arab Nations Championship, which takes place in Bahrain from July 25 to August 2, the Tunisian men’s basketball team will face their counterparts from United Arab...

Tunisia seeks to build trade and investment relations with China beyond Traditional markets
Tunis - Chinese companies have increasingly reinforced their presence in Tunisia in recent months, both by supplying advanced technology products and investing in several key sectors such as mining. Observers view this trend as part of Tunisia's...

What big money has done to US politics
American political parties are in disarray. Instead of being the engines that organise and drive the country's politics, their roles have been supplanted by partisan social media influencers, non-profit political groups, super political action...

Aldar's affordable housing portfolio a 'top priority'
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi's biggest listed developer, will continue to ensure more affordable housing options to cater to a growing population in the UAE, its chief finance and sustainability officer has said. The affordable segment, alongside...

Tunisia plastic collectors spread as economic, migration woes deepen
A towel draped over his head, Hamza Jabbari sets bags of plastic bottles onto a scale. He is among Tunisia's "barbechas", informal plastic recyclers whose increasing numbers reflect the country's economic -- and migratory -- woes. The...