Tunisia’s First Lady calls for the creation of an Arab women’s Commission of international Humanitarian Right

Tunis, November 11, 2008- First Lady, Mrs Leila Ben Ali called on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for the creation of an Arab women’s Commission of international Humanitarian Right. In an address given during the second Arab Women’s Conference, held in Abu Dhabi on November 11 and 12, 2008, Tunisia’s First Lady said that “improving women’s condition in Arab societies, endowing them with the means of exerting their rights and duties, while guaranteeing their dignity is part and parcel of the concept of ...

President Ben Ali sends message of condolences following the death of Miriam Makeba

Tunis, November 11, 2008- Following the death of the great African singer, Miriam Makeba, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali conveyed to the South African President, Mr Kgalema Montlanthe , the following message of condolences: “It is with great sorrow that I heard of the passing away of the great singer Miriam Makeba who left us after a life rich in artistic creativity and outstanding contributions. She was the voice of our continent against racial discrimination which she struggled against for long. She ...

Tunisian physician made honorary member of French Surgery Association

Tunis, November 11, 2008- A ceremony was organised in Tunis on Monday in honor of Professor Abdeljalil Zaouche, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis, who has just been nominated as an honorary member of the French Surgery Association. This distinction is in recognition of the Professor Zaouche’s scientific competence, as witnessed by his many scientific articles published in Tunisia and throughout the world, as well as for his eminent role in the development of Tunisian surgery, and the training of ...

Publication of a book on 50th anniversary of Tunisia’s University

Tunis, November 11, 2008- The Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technology has recently published a book retracing the history of higher education in Tunisia , entitled “Fiftieth anniversary of the Tunisian University: 1958-2008”. The publication of the book coincides with the celebrations underway (November 11 and 12, 2008) of the 50 th anniversary of the creation of the Tunisian University; The publication includes a foreword by President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, as well as a preface of the Minister of ...