TUNIS, June 13 (TAP) — Tunisia is stepping up preparations for Tunis, as an Arab Tourism Capital for 2027, an event expected to boost tourism investment, improve service quality, and support the development of higher-value tourism products.The...»»»

FRISCO, Texas: Sweden boast a formidable strike partnership in Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, but the two will have their work cut out in their opening World Cup Group F game on Sunday when they take on a Tunisia side that didn’t concede a goal in qualifying. The 28-year-old Gyokeres arrives i»»»

Tunis, June 12 (TAP/ Ahmed Gaddeh) - Tunisia has a unique opportunity to diversify its export markets across Africa, building on its experience under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its strong trade links with Europe,...»»»

Tunis, June 12 (TAP) - The Council of Europe Neighborhood Partnership with Tunisia 2026–2029 was launched on June 11 in Tunis. The launch ceremony was attended by senior representatives of the Tunisian government, the Council of Europe, and its...»»»

TUNIS, June 12, 2026 (TAP) — The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Central Tunisia, in partnership with the Tunisian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is set to organize a business mission to Paris to participate in the “Paris Builders Show...»»»

Tunis, June 12 (TAP)- The evaluation of the Tunisian Civil Protection Capacity Building Project (RPCT3-RPCT4) was the pivotal issue of the 5th meeting of the Tunisian-French Steering Committee.The meeting focused on the progress of the project in...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, continues to play a central role in supporting Arab national teams competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026, taking place from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Mexico and Canada. As part of i»»»

Dubai: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to give the Arab world its biggest stage yet, with a record eight teams from the region qualifying for the tournament across the US, Canada and Mexico. World Cup 2026 wall chart: Download it free with fixtures and full scheduleSaudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Moroc»»»

Tunis, June 11 (TAP) - Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives of People, Brahim Bouderbala, emphasised Tunisia’s condemnation of any aggression targeting the sovereignty of Arab states and the security of their peoples.In a speech...»»»

RIYADH: The Iran war has delivered the broadest economic shock to the Middle East and North Africa in at least half a century of regional upheaval, according to an analysis produced by Asharq Business with Bloomberg. Its report, based on analyzing International Monetary Fund data dating back to 198»»»

RIYADH: The Iran war has delivered the broadest economic shock to the Middle East and North Africa in at least half a century of regional upheaval, according to an analysis produced by Asharq Business with Bloomberg. Its report, based on analyzing International Monetary Fund data dating back to 198»»»

Tunis, June 11 (TAP) - At the invitation of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, is paying a working visit to Tunisia from...»»»

TORONTO: Japan captain Wataru Endo has withdrawn from the World Cup squad due to injury in a blow for the Samurai Blue, with the midfielder also announcing his retirement from international football. Endo, who endured an injury-hit season with Liverpool, has been ‌replaced by ‌Borussia Moenchenglad»»»

Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, continues to play a central role in supporting Arab national teams competing at the FIFA World Cup 2026, taking place from 11th June to 19th July across the United States, Mexico and Canada. As part of its ongoin»»»

TOULOUSE: Authorities in the French city of Toulouse on Thursday announced a curfew for under-16s during “high risk” World Cup matches, after unrest marred celebrations of the recent Paris Saint-Germain Champions League victory. The matches in question are those involving France, games played by Mo»»»

Toulouse, France: Authorities in the French city of Toulouse on Thursday announced a curfew for under-16s during "high risk" World Cup matches, after unrest marred celebrations of the recent Paris Saint-Germain Champions League victory. The matches in question are those involving France, games play»»»

Tunis, June 11, 2026 (TAP) – Twenty Tunisian technology startups and 200 agricultural operators from various regions of the country took part in a B2B event entitled "Agricultural Startups – Agricultural Investors," organised Thursday in Tunis by...»»»

Tunis, June 11 (TAP) — A delegation from the Japan–Tunisia Parliamentary Friendship Association expressed satisfaction with the positive momentum in relations between Tunisia and Japan, as both countries mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties...»»»

Tunis, June 11, 2026 (TAP) — A recent study by DERTOUR Suisse shows that Tunisia ranks second among the most popular short-haul summer destinations booked by travelers from French-speaking Switzerland for the current summer season.The findings,...»»»

New EU asylum rules come into force on Friday (12 June), spanning 10 legislative files that have taken years to develop, as far-right forces gain momentum amid a wider backlash against migration. The European Commission has framed the package as a major policy achievement, despite uneven implementa»»»

CHICAGO: The authors of a new book on how the US helped stabilize Egypt through “soft power” argue that the strategy could have helped avoid much of today’s regional conflict. In an interview with Arab News, two of the three authors of “A Daring Enterprise: A US-Egyptian Partnership and the Case fo»»»

Tunis, June 11 (TAP) — President Kaïs Saïed said on Wednesday that individuals implicated in corruption cases, both in Tunisia and abroad, will be given a new opportunity to conclude criminal reconciliation agreements aimed at recovering...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will represent a key milestone for Arabfootball, with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Jordan, Iraq, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia all set to compete, marking the largest Arab presence in the tournament’s history. Co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from»»»

Doha, Qatar: When co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa at the Estadio Azteca tonight (10pm Qatar time), the FIFA World Cup will enter a new era. The 23rd edition of football’s showpiece tournament is the first to feature 48 teams, expanding both the scale and reach of the competition. Fittingly, th»»»

On the occasion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Al Majalla highlights some of the most notable and recent films on the world's most coveted sport. We start with a classic and then dive into more recent titles. A Stranger in My House Written by: Wahid Hamed Directed by: Samir Seif Country of production:»»»

Tunis, June 10 (TAP) - Tunisia's Consul in Palermo Mohamed Ali Mahjoub, reaffirmed his commitment to participating in all initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation relations, promoting shared development and boosting dialogue between the...»»»

TUNIS, June 10, 2026 (TAP) – An international conference on “Climate Change, Environmental Challenges and Energy Transition” (CEET2026) will be held from October 29 to 31, 2026, in Gammarth, Tunis, as part of the 5th edition of the International...»»»

Tunis, June 10, 2026 (TAP) – The Tunis–Africa Forum on Resilience and Equity in Public Health will be held in Tunis on June 15, 2026, under the organization of Tunis El Manar University, as part of the African Health Security Index project in...»»»

Tunis, June 10 (TAP) – Backing Tunisian candidates for positions within international organizations was at the center of a recent meeting between Tunisia’s Ambassador to Malta, Zouheir Bouras, and Neville Aquilina, Director General for General...»»»

Doha, Qatar: A record eight Arab nations will compete at this month’s expanded FIFA World Cup 2026. As well as every minute of all104 matches available to watch live across the Middle East and North Africa exclusively on beIN Sports, the region’s leading sports and entertainment broadcaster will al»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Design District (DDD), powered by Msheireb Properties, has announced the 20 shortlisted projects advancing to the final stage of its Public Art Open Call, a milestone that reflects just how powerfully this initiative has captured the local and global creative imaginat»»»

Tunis, June 9 (TAP) - Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of Tunisia to UNESCO Dhia Khaled took part in the information meeting on UNESCO's action in Lebanon, held on June 8, 2026 at the Organisation's headquarters in Paris.Expressing Tunisia's profound...»»»

Tunis, June 9 (TAP) - Ambassador, Permanent Delegate of Tunisia to UNESCO Dhia Khaled took part in the information meeting on UNESCO's action in Lebanon, held on June 8, 2026 at the Organisation's headquarters in Paris.Expressing Tunisia's profound...»»»

Tunis, June 9 (TAP) - Minister of Trade and Export Development, Samir Abid, on Tuesday inaugurated the fourth edition of the 4th IFSA Africa international food show at the Kram Exhibition Centre.The event runs until June 11 and brings together food...»»»

Tunis, June 9 (TAP) - Tunisia projects a grain harvest exceeding 22 million quintals this season, compared with 20 million quintals last year.The harvest campaign, which has begun in several governorates, is gradually continuing across the...»»»

Tunis, June 9 (TAP)- Minister of Trade and Export Development, Samir Abid, met on Tuesday with a high-level Egyptian economic delegation to discuss ways to overcome logistical and administrative obstacles hindering trade and investment between the...»»»

Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup? 12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRob Stevens,BBC Sport AfricaandAbdinasir Ali,BBC Somali Getty ImagesOmar Artan became a Fifa referee in 2018 after working his way through the ranks of the Somali and African ga»»»

Tunis, June 9 (TAP) - The number of deaths caused by road accidents in Tunisia has risen from the start of the year to the end of May 2026, despite a decrease in the total number of accidents, information officer for the National Road Safety...»»»

Tunis, June 9 (TAP) – The Green4Value project, titled “Management, Conservation and Valorisation of Biodiversity in Arboretums in Tunisia: Socio-Economic Challenges and Sustainable Perspectives,” led by the National Research Institute of Rural...»»»

TUNIS, June 9, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisian-Algerian business and partnership meetings will be held on June 27 at the headquarters of the Sfax Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen economic cooperation and expand...»»»

Doha, Qatar: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to become the most significant edition in the tournament’s history, introducing a series of structural changes and record-setting achievements that will reshape the landscape of international football. Hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexic»»»

NASHVILLE: Japan captain Wataru Endo is in a race to be fit for their World Cup opener against the Netherlands on Sunday, leaving coach Hajjime Moriyasu “praying” he makes it. The Liverpool midfielder is struggling with a foot injury and was not involved in any full training sessions at Japan’s pre»»»

Tunis, June 8 (TAP) - President of the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, William Adib Dib, expressed his institution’s readiness to continue supporting efforts aimed at strengthening economic relations between Tunisia and Brazil and exploring new...»»»

The Arab teams participating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup are relying on distinguished names, as these stars look forward to make a mark at football’s global showpiece. The eight Arab teams have raised their level of readiness, turning their attention to the biggest tournament in football. The upcomi»»»

Misrata Free Zone (MFZ) Port received last Friday (5 June) the vessel “KAI XUAN 9” arriving from China as part of transit trade operations to Africa. The ship was carrying general cargo including iron coils, plywood, vehicles, and equipment, with a total cargo weight exceeding 9,700 tons. MFZ said »»»

Tunis, June 8 (TAP) - The recovery of assets that have been misappropriated and unlawfully transferred abroad cannot rely solely on the efforts of the requesting State, it also depends on the willingness of the countries holding these assets to...»»»

Tunis, June 8 (TAP) - United States Ambassador to Tunisia, Bill Bazzi, on Monday handed over the management of the “BridgeTech” platform to the American Chamber of Commerce in Tunisia (AmCham). The platform connects U.S. companies with a wide pool...»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Iraq over the victims of an accident involving a passenger bus that overturned near the city of Nasiriyah in southern Iraq, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its si»»»

Tunis, June 8 (TAP) - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced the appointment of George Akhalkatsi as its new Head of Operations in Tunisia, succeeding Nodira Mansurova. Akhalkatsi will take up his new position on...»»»

Tunis, June 8 (TAP) - Minister of National Defence Khaled Shili met on Monday morning at the Ministry’s headquarters with Admiral George M. Wikoff, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, in the presence of the U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia,...»»»