Tataouine: Dhehiba Border Crossing Expansion Set to Be Completed by December 2026

Written by: Adel Khelifi on November 12, 2026

The works to extend and reorganize the Dhehiba land border post, as well as those for the construction of the seat of the Tataouine Real Estate Court, are expected to be completed before the end of 2026. This is what emerges from a new schedule presented by the company in charge of the realization of the two projects, during a working meeting held on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at the Tataouine Governorate headquarters.

A schedule fixed for the completion of the two projects

According to the Tataouine Governorate, the company responsible for the works presented, during this meeting, an action plan for the coming period, envisaging the completion of the construction of the seat of the Real Estate Court by the end of November 2026 and the finalization of the extension and rearrangement works of the Dhehiba land border post by the end of December 2026.

These deadlines correspond to the commitments made by the company during the meeting, subject to the actual completion of the works in accordance with the announced schedule.

A meeting devoted to monitoring the progress of the works

Presided by the Governor of Tataouine, Amir Gabsi, this meeting is part of the monitoring of priority public projects and follows the commitments made during his last inspection visit, carried out on 6 November 2026.

The meeting brought together the regional director of Equipment and representatives of the company responsible for the works, in the presence of the head of the General Administrative and Financial Affairs Service and the head of the Political Affairs Service.

The discussions focused on assessing the progress of the works and examining the measures necessary to speed up the realization of the two projects.

Instructions to strengthen on-the-ground monitoring and respect deadlines

The Governor of Tataouine stressed the need to intensify on-site monitoring by the services of the regional Equipment Directorate and to take the necessary measures to accelerate the works, while ensuring compliance with the quality standards and technical specifications required.

He also called on the company to meet its contractual obligations and to honor its commitments, notably by complying with the schedule it presented to complete the two projects before the end of the current year.




Adel Khelifi

Adel Khelifi

My name is Adel Khelifi, and I’m a journalist based in Tunis with a passion for telling local stories to a global audience. I cover current affairs, culture, and social issues with a focus on clarity and context. I believe journalism should connect people, not just inform them.