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.
Tunisia: Road Safety Association to Recruit 300 University Graduates
Within the framework of the presidential measures to recruit 10, 000 university graduates by 2011, and in line with the agreements signed on the implementation of the national program of voluntary civil service, a framework agreement was signed on Thursday in Gammarth between the Ministry of Vocational Training and Employment and the Tunisian Association of road safety (ATPR).
Tunisia: 1,200 Companies Benefit From Industrial Modernization Program
Funded by the European Union at a height of 95 million dinars (50 million Euros), the industrial modernization program (PMI) has benefited 1,200 companies out of 5747.
Nigeria: Good Example From Egypt
Yesterday, President Hosni Mubarak, 81, of Egypt, while in Germany for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel, complained of gallbladder pain and subsequently underwent surgery. Instructively, during this incident, he ceded power promptly to Prime Minister Ahmad Nazif before going under the knife. At press time, Nazif has assumed presidential powers and will hold the fort until Mubarak returns. All these transpired within 24 hours.
Tunisia: Sixth Edition of Jazz in Carthage
Tunisians will welcome the spring season under Latin American rhythms with hosting the 6th edition of "Jazz in Carthage", from April 9 to 18, 2010, an event which is produced by Scoop Organization with "Tunisiana" as founding partner.
Egypt: Mubarak Ill, Transfers Power to Prime Minister
Egyptian President, Mr. Hosni Mubarak has undergone a successful surgery in a German hospital after complaining of gall bladder pain while in Germany for talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel.
Uganda: Local Tennis Body in Sh28 Million Search
Uganda Lawn Tennis Association (ULTA) will have to dig deep into their pockets if they are to send a team for the Davis Cup Group III qualifiers.
Egypt: Egypt Says It Will Propel African Science Agenda
Egypt has vowed to "maintain momentum" in building African science and technology (S&T) capacity when it takes over as chair of the African Ministerial Council on Science and Technology (AMCOST) this month.
Tunisia: President Ben Ali Focuses On Preparations for Tunisian Women Congress
President Ben Ali received on Friday, in Tunis Mrs. Aziza Htira, the Chairwoman of the National Union of Tunisian Women (UNFT).
Tunisia: Steg Receives Presidential Distinction for the Promotion of Culture
Apart from generating electricity, the Tunisian Gas and Electricity Company (STEG) is also a major national cultural incubator.
Tunisia: Prime Minister Inaugurates International Conference On Industrial Modernization
The Prime Minister, Mr. Mohamed Ghannouchi inaugurated on Friday in Gammarth, north of Tunis, the international conference on industrial upgrading and modernization which was attended by brotherly and friendly countries, regional and international institutions, as well as experts.
Tunisia: President Ben Ali Receives Utica's Chairman
President Ben Ali received, on Friday the Chairman of the Tunisian Industry, Trade and Handicrafts Union (UTICA), Mr. Hedi Djilani.
Tunisia: RCD Hosts Conference On Upgrading of Public Health Sector
Officials from the medical and paramedical sector met on Thursday at the headquarters of the Democratic Constitutional Rally (RCD) to discuss the health sector situation in Tunisia.
Tunisia: "2010 Jardimed" Will Give Green Fingers "Seeds" for Thought
Garden lovers and green fingers in Tunisia will no doubt flock to Hammamet in May as it hosts the country's largest garden activities events.
Tunisia: Tunisair Resumes Minor Pilgrimage Flights
Following the announcement by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the opening of the "Omra" season (minor pilgrimage), Tunisair announced in a communiqué released on Friday the resumption of flights taking pilgrims to perform the rites of the minor pilgrimage.
Tunisia: Inauguration of Country's 1 St "Health Expo"
Tunisia's first "Health Expo" was inaugurated on Thursday by Mr. Mondher Zenaidi, the Public Health Minister and Mr. Mohamed Gueddiche, Minister Advisor to the President of the Republic. The exhibition will run from March 4 to 7, 2010 at the El Kram Exhibition Hall in Tunis.
Tunisia: Country Hosts International Conference On Industrial Modernization
At the initiative of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, jointly with the assistance of the Delegation of the European Union in Tunisia (EU) and the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and the Handicrafts (UTICA), Tunis hosts on Friday, an international seminar on the theme: " With industrial modernization: take a technological lead."
Tunisia: Lufthansa Launches Three New Weekly Flights to Country
Lufthansa is seeking to strengthen its presence in Tunisia by launching 3 additional weekly flights from Frankfurt to Tunis as of March 29, 2010. The German carrier will thus offer 10 weekly flights from Tunisia instead of 7 flights previously.
Tunisia: Higher Education - New Unit Will Monitor Employment of University Graduates
The University of Sfax and the Regional branch of the Union of Industry, Commerce and Handicrafts (UTICA) organized on Thursday in Sfax a seminar on "employability and the practical dimensions of the LMD system" (Bachelor, Masters, PhD).
Tunisia: Delegation Takes Part in UN Human Rights Council in Geneva
Tunisia is currently taking part the 13th ordinary session of the UN Human Rights Council held from March 1-26 in Geneva.
