President Ben Ali calls for intensifying cooperation between Arab and south american countries

Tunis, March 31, 2009- President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali called on Tuesday for intensifying cooperation between Arab and South American countries. In an address on the occasion of the holding in Doha of the second Summit of Arab and South American Countries the Tunisian Head of State expressed his conviction that the “Two great ...

Tunisia new luxury marina will soon see the day north of the capital

Tunisia new luxury marina will soon see the day north of the capital Tunis, March 31, 2009- Covering a surface of some 20 hectares, the new “Gammarth Bay” project will soon feature an integrated tourist station similar to that of Port El Kantaoui, near Sousse. A team of Tunisian and French engineers, landscape and town planners is currently engaged in building the project which is expected ...

Tunisia ranked 1 st in the Maghreb and in Africa for third consecutive year in 2008 2009 davos global information technology report

Tunisia ranked 1 st in the Maghreb and in Africa for third consecutive year in 2008 2009 davos global information technology report Tunis, March 31, 2009- The 2008-2009 Davos World Economic Forum Global Information Technology Report ranks Tunisia first in the Maghreb and in Africa for the third consecutive year. Under the theme “Mobility in a Networked World” the Report covers 134 economies worldwide, as compared with 127 in 2007-2008. The Report which remains the ...

“Tunisia has placed Arab solidarity on top of its agenda” says President Ben Ali at Arab summit in Doha

“Tunisia has placed Arab solidarity on top of its agenda” says President Ben Ali at Arab summit in Doha  Tunis, March 30, 2009- In an address to the 21 st ordinary session of the Summit Conference of the Arab League Council in Doha, Qatar, on Monday, President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali stressed the “crucial importance” of the Summit in “ensuring the preservation of Arab unity, however intense the conflicts or crises.” “Today ...

New publication showcases Tunisian hotels style of living

New publication showcases Tunisian hotels style of living Tunis, March 30, 2009- A new art book edited by the young Tunisian printing house DaVinci, showcases the refined architecture and stylish attraction of the best Tunisian hotels whose comfort, elegance and hospitality are gaining worldwide attention. The book dubbed “Tunisia Hotels” is replete with beautiful photographs signed by Mohamed Sakli and shows ...

Edouard glissant atiq rahimi guests of honor of 2009 Tunis international book fair

Edouard glissant atiq rahimi guests of honor of 2009 Tunis international book fair Tunis, March 30, 2009- The 2009 Tunis International Book Fair due from April 24 to May 3, 2009 is confirming its role as one of the country’s major cultural events. The fair which over the last years has increasingly sought to diversify the presence of publishers with a view to a better geographical ...

President Ben Ali arrives in Doha to take part in Arab summit

President Ben Ali arrives in Doha to take part in Arab summit Tunis, March 29, 2009- President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali arrived, on Sunday in Doha, to take part in the Arab Summit, due on March 30 and 31 in the Qatari Capital. The Head of State was warmly welcomed at Doha international airport by his Highness, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir ...

WC anc qualifiers Carthage eagles defeat harambee stars 2 1 in Nairobi

WC anc qualifiers Carthage eagles defeat harambee stars 2 1 in Nairobi Tunis, March 28, 2009- The Tunisian national football team defeated Kenya 2-1 on Saturday in a capacity packed stadium in Nairobi, launching the team to the top of its group in the final round of the African Cup Qualifiers. Jemal Ammar opened the score for Tunisia in the sixth minute of the game ...

Tunisian judges trained in money laundering alert mechanisms and proceedings

Tunisian judges trained in money laundering alert mechanisms and proceedings Tunis, March 27, 2009- A training seminar organized by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights with the participation of European experts will take place in Tunis from March 27 to 29, 2009. The seminar which will help train some 40 Tunisian judges, members of the financial analysis commission of the Tunisian Central ...

Tunisia to export green energy to Europe

Tunisia to export green energy to Europe Tunis, March 27, 2009- Private operators will soon be able to export 200 MW of green energy to Europe through the underwater electric connexion set up between Tunisia and Italy, within the ELMED project. The project with a total capacity of 1000 MW will help Italy ensure its energetic security, as well as ...