Tunisia coping well in face of global economic downturn says IMF

Tunis, June 30, 2009 –  "Tunisia is relatively well positioned to withstand the international economic crisis owing to the reforms it has undertaken in recent years and its prudent macroeconomic policies, especially in the fiscal and monetary areas,"  the International Monetary Fund ...
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Tunisia hosts international conference on the role of Arab women in information society

Tunisia hosts international conference on the role of Arab women in information society Tunis, June 30, 2009-Tunisia will host an international conference on the role of Arab women in promoting ICT. The conference which is placed under the patronage of First lady Mrs Leila Ben Ali the president of the Arab Women Organization and is organized by the Arab ICT Organisation (AICTO), the ...
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“Tunisian tourism a success story” says wto secretary general

“Tunisian tourism a success story” says wto secretary general Tunis, June 30, 2009- During a press conference in Tunis on Monday, Mr Taleb Rifai the Secretary General of the World Tourism Organisation (WTO) said that in these times of crisis Mediterranean, Arab and African destinations can be successful in 2009 if they open up their skies  by adhering to the "Open ...
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Mahdia soon to host sea fest

Mahdia soon to host sea fest Tunis, June 29, 2009- The 15 th edition of Mahdia’s sea festival will take place from July 17 to 26, 2009. On the agenda, cultural, sports and environmental activities, as well as conferences, roundtables and a “tourism day”. The former Fatimid capital, once a spiritual and cultural capital and now ...
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thousands of Tunisians fans grieve at michael jackson’s death

thousands of Tunisians fans grieve at michael jackson’s death Tunis, June 29, 2009-Reminiscing the King of Pop’s unique performance in Tunisia, many thousands of Tunisian fans voiced their grief at Michael Jackson’s untimely death on Face book, as well as on other internet sites. Michael Jackson who gave a spectacular performance at the jam- packed El Menzah ...
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Tunisia cabinet meeting decides full implementation of “open sky” agreement by 2010

Tunisia cabinet meeting decides full implementation of “open sky” agreement by 2010 Tunis, June 29, 2009- A cabinet meeting chaired by President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali on Monday decided to complete the implementation of the “Open Sky“agreement by 2010. Tunisia signed the agreement in November 2008, along with 6 other Mediterranean countries, Albania, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Egypt, and Jordan. The measure will contribute to ...
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Tunisia Oussama Mellouli leads gold rush at Pescara Mediterranean games

Tunisia Oussama Mellouli leads gold rush at Pescara Mediterranean games Tunis, June 29, 2009- The Tunisian Olympic swimming champion Oussama Mellouli has confirmed his immense potential by winning 2 gold medals at the 2009 Pescara Mediterranean respectively in the 200 m and 400 m free swim event. Mellouli covered the 200 m race in 1’58’38 before Greece’s Alyfantis ...
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President Ben Ali decorates sheikha fatima bint mubarak

President Ben Ali decorates sheikha fatima bint mubarak Tunis, June 26, 2009- President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali decorated on Friday Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, the First Chairwoman of the Emirati Foundation for Family Development, with the Grand Chain of the November 7 Order, as a token of consideration for her successful career in promoting women, family and children inside ...
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Tunisia 3 rd mobile license awarded to French consortium

Tunisia 3 rd mobile license awarded to French consortium Tunis, June 26, 2009- A consortium composed of France Telecom and Divona/Orange has been awarded the third mobile license in Tunisia. The license covers the regular GSM services and 3G, as well as landline services. A statement released by the Ministry of communication technologies on Friday indicates that the French consortium made ...
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Tunisia new appointments in communication sector announced

Tunisia new appointments in communication sector announced Tunis, June 26, 2009- A communiqué released on Friday by the Ministry of communications and relations with the Chamber of Deputies announced new appointments in the sector of communication. -Mr Mohamed Fehri Chelbi is appointed as the new president director general of Tunisian television. - Mr Chaouki Alaoui, is the president director ...
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