Tunisia: 40 Million Euro French Credit Line Earmarked for Small And Medium Companies
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Southwest and the Tunisian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized on Thursday in the governorate Gafsa an inter-regional Information Day. The event focused on a 40 million Euro French credit line for 2010 which is destined to support Tunisian small and medium enterprises and boost their competitiveness as well as their exporting capacity.
Tunisia: Country to Adopt New Governance of Post-Crisis, Says Central Bank Governor
In a global crisis situation, where few countries have managed to mitigate impacts, the world increasingly, needs new efficient governance methods.
Tunisia: Heavy Training Program Awaits Tunisian National Basketball Team
As part of its preparation for the 2010 World Basketball Championship which took will take place in four Turkish cities respectively Ankara, Kayseri, Istanbul and Izmir, the Tunisian basketball team that qualified for the first time in its history for the senior world championship, will play 20 warm-up matches.
Tunisia: Seminar in Jendouba Looks At Ways of Disseminating "Exchange Culture" Among Young Leaders
With a view to disseminate "exchange culture" among young leaders, the Tunis Stock Exchange organized on February 18 in collaboration with the Center of Young Leaders of Tunisia, a seminar destined for young leaders in the governorate of Jendouba.
Tunisia: President Mahmoud Abbas Arrives in Tunisia for a Two Day Official Visit
On the invitation of President Ben Ali, the Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) Executive Committee and Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas arrived on Thursday afternoon in Tunis, for a work visit on March 12-13, 2010.
Tunisia: Three Municipalities in Gafsa Join Embellishment Project
The project aiming at embellishing cities and villages has recently included the municipalities of Redayef, Moulares and Metloui, located in the governorate of Gafsa.
Tunisia: Launch of a Promotional Campaign to Encourage Young People to Don Traditional Garments
As part of Tunisia's celebration of the handicrafts national day held every March 16, a promotional campaign was launched from March 1st to 31 by the National Board of handicrafts (ONA), dubbed "The clothes of our ancestors, a model for our children."
Tunisia: President Ben Ali Focuses on Upcoming Municipal Elections
During his meeting with Mr. Rafik Belhaj Kacem , Minister of the interior and local development , President Ben Ali was handed a report on the activities of the Ministry.
Tunisia: Country Hosts Conference On Arab Women's Representativeness in Parliament
The works of the 2nd session of the conference on "Arab women's representativeness in parliament and its impact in boosting their role in the country's development process" was held on Tuesday in Gammarth, focused on the issue of women and public life, in international conventions and agreements.
Tunisia: Country to Implement Measures On Irrigated Farming
As part of the implementation of the 2009-2014 Presidential Program which focused in its 20th item on "agricultural sector adjusting to climate changes and meeting current challenges", Tunisia has set up a number of strategies so as to develop the sector.
Tunisia: Conference of Arab Ministers of Education Discusses Post-Basic Education Reforms
The Seventh Conference of Arab Ministers of Education closed today in the Omani capital, Muscat.
Tunisia: Mrs. Leila Ben Ali Gives Interview to UPI
Tunisia's First Lady Mrs. Leila Ben Ali, and the Chairwoman of the Arab Women's Organization (AWO), gave an interview to United Press International (UPI) agency.
Tunisia: Nation Announces Launch of Economic Intelligence Network
Tunisia will soon put into service, a network of economic intelligence, to improve the quality of economic information offered to businesses, so as to achieve greater efficiency and enhance competitiveness.
Tunisia: 'Texmed Tunisia 2010' to Attract Some 3000 Professionals
Organised by the Tunisian Export Promotion Centre (CEPEX), the National Textile Federation (FENATEX) and the Textile Technical Center (CETTEX), Tunisia will host from June 16 to 18, the 11 th edition of the Euro-Mediterranean Garment Exhibition, "Texmed Tunisia 2010", at the El Kram Exhibition Hall, north of Tunis.
Tunisia: Airing of Radio and TV Spots to Raise Awareness On Energy Consumption
A vast sensitization campaign destined to raise awareness on energy consumption will soon be launched in Tunisia.
Tunisia: 'Leaders.com.tn' Launches Mobile Version
The Tunisian website "www.leaders.com.tn" recently launched a new service of electronic news via mobile phones. The new version is expected to offer easier access to the website.
Tunisia: Syria Announces New Aleppo - Tunis Flight Soon
During a workshop held on Saturday in Damascus by delegates of Tunisian and Syrian tourism and travel agencies as part of a trip organized by Tunisia's flagship carrier "Tunisair" in Syria from March 5to 10 for 10 Tunisian travel agencies, it was announced that an air link between Tunisia and Aleppo (northern Syria) will be created in order to boost tourism between both countries.
Tunisia: President Ben Ali Receives Message From Mauritanian President
President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali received, on Wednesday, a written message from Mauritanian President Mohamed Ben Abdelaziz.
Tunisia: Arab Conference On 'Fighting Violence Against Women' Closes
Mrs. Bebia Bouhnak Chihi, Minister of Women, Family, Children and Elderly Affairs, chaired on Tuesday in Tunis the closing session of the Arab conference on "Fighting Violence against Women, a Consecration of Universal Values."
Tunisia: Aeronautical Sector Set to Take Off
Tunisia's aeronautical engineering sector is witnessing a rapid growth from 6 plants in 2001 employing 951 people, to 43 plants in 2009 boasting a 2, 393-strong workforce.
Tunisia: Prime Minister Chairs Meeting of Higher Council of Scientific Research and Technology
The Prime Minister Mr. Mohamed Ghannouchi pointed out that scientific research represents a strategic sector for Tunisia, one on which the economy rests, and on which the country relies on in its march towards modernity and progress.
Tunisia: Habiba Ghribi Elected Best Sportswoman in 2009
According to the first referendum organized by the daily Arabic language newspaper, "Assahafa", Tunisia's foremost woman runner, Habiba Ghribi, was elected as the best runner in 2009.
Tunisia: Nabeul to Host Neapolis Contemporary Art Forum
Nabeul, the capital of the Cap Bon region, will host from March 9 to 28, 2010 the 6th edition of the Neapolis Contemporary Art Forum. Incidentally, Neapolis was the Roman name of Nabeul, signifying the new city.
Tunisia: First Lady Receives Shield From Lebanese Council Resisting Violence Against Women
The opening ceremony of the Arab Conference to fight violence against women was marked by the handing of the Shield from the Lebanese Council to resist violence against women, to the First Lady, Mrs Leila Ben Ali.
Egypt: Uae's Dana Gas Makes 2 New Egypt Finds
Dana Gas said Sunday it had made two new gas discoveries in Egypt, finds that will further boost the United Arab Emirates-based producer's extensive holdings in the country.
Tunisia: 500,000 Hectares Dedicated to Organic Farming By 2014
Tunisia ranks second in Africa and 24 th worldwide among 141 countries in the production of organic farming with an annual production of 170, 000 tons.
Tunisia: State Takes Part in Arab-African Cooperation Meeting in Cairo
A Tunisian delegation led by Foreign Minister, Mr. Kamel Morjane, recently took part in the 14th Ministerial-level Session of the Permanent Committee for Arab-African Cooperation which was recently held, at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo.
Tunisia: Country Aims At Boosting Use of Renewable Energies in Building Sector
The development of new and renewable energies in the building sector was the focus of a meeting held on Thursday in Tunis.
Tunisia: Tunis Press Institute to Host Study Day On "Challenges Ahead for the Written Press"
The written press which is one of the oldest media in existence, is facing nowadays a number of challenges related to the technological revolution which has been both a boon and a "curse" for the sector.
Tunisia: Rahma Ben Ali Qualified for Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games
After finishing 6 th at the World Taekwondo Qualification Tournament, which took place on March 3 to 4, 2010 in Tijuana, Mexico, the Tunisian athlete Rahma Ben Ali qualified for "Singapore 2010", the first Youth Olympic Games.
