Fisheries and Aquaculture in Tunisia: Investments and reforms to support blue economy
Tunis, March 15 (TAP) - The fisheries and aquaculture sector is one of the vital pillars of the Tunisian economy due to its role in providing thousands of jobs, supporting food security and boosting exports. In light of the challenges facing...»»»
Tunisia faces imperative of reindustrialisation to avoid risk of economic stagnation (ASECTU)
Tunis, March 15 (TAP) – Tunisia faces the risk of persistent economic stagnation as it remains caught in the middle-income trap, with a manufacturing base that is still insufficiently positioned in high value-added segments and limited...»»»
Procedural guide for rent-to-own housing projects in Tunisia unveiled
Tunis, March 14 (TAP) – A procedural guide for implementing housing projects under the rent-to-own or installment-sale schemes was presented on Friday, as part of efforts to streamline procedures and shorten processing deadlines. This took place...»»»
Jordan’s free trade agreements drive 73% of exports in 2025 - ACC
AMMAN — Countries linked to Jordan through free trade agreements accounted for 73.2 per cent of the Kingdom’s total exports in 2025, according to data from the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC).Statistics cited by the Jordan News Agency, Petra, on Saturday showed that exports to countries with which »»»
Tunisia wins second prize for Best Pavilion at International Tourism Fair in Prague
Tunis, March 14, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia won second place for Best Pavilion at the International Tourism Fair held in Prague, Czech Republic, from March 12 to 14, 2026. This achievement highlights the effectiveness of Tunisia’s promotional efforts in...»»»
Tunisia’s ambassador to France attends ENA training closure
Tunis, March 14 (TAP) – A training program for trainees of the National School of Administration (ENA) ended, last Thursday, after taking place in several French central administrations , decentralized services, and local authorities. The closing...»»»
Tunisia, Libya discuss strengthening cooperation in diplomatic training
Tunis, March 13 (TAP) – Talks held Thursday between Acting Director-General of the International Diplomatic Academy of Tunis Riadh Dridi and a delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Libya’s Government of...»»»
Tunisia and Algeria open two direct bus lines to boost cross-border travel
Tunis, March 13, 2026 (TAP) — The first direct international bus trips between Tunis and Algiers departed Thursday night from Bab Alioua Station at 8:00 PM, the National Intercity Transport Company said.The first trip on the Tunis–Annaba line...»»»
Tunisia would benefit from catching up on mobile payments, according to analysis by ASECTU
Tunis, March 13 (TAP) - Although Tunisia is historically more banked than many of its sub-Saharan neighbours, it lags behind in the adoption of digital finance solutions. Mobile payment remains embryonic, depriving the country of an important...»»»
Tunisia promotes Tabarka at 34th Czech Tourism Fair in Prague
Tunis, March 13, 2026 (TAP) — Tunisia is participating in the 34th Czech Tourism Fair, held from March 12 to 14, 2026, through the National Tourism Office’s bureau in the Czech Republic. Tunisia is showcasing its diverse tourism offerings through a...»»»
Tunisias Embassy to Kuwait: Flights arranged for Tunisians wishing to return via Saudi Arabia
Tunis, March 13 (TAP) - Tunisa's Embassy to Kuwait in a statement to members of the community wishing to travel to Tunisia via Saudi Arabia, that it had received information following its contact with Jazeera Airways regarding the launch of flights...»»»
Partnership strategy between Tunisia and IsDB for 2026-2029, focus of meetings between Bank and national bodies
Tunis, March 13 (TAP) - The partnership strategy between Tunisia and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for the period 2026–2029 was at the centre of a series of meetings between a bank delegation on an official visit to Tunisia March 8-14, and a...»»»
CONECT advocates for legislative framework to structure dietary supplements industry
Tunis, March 13 (TAP) - The Confederation of Citizen Enterprises of Tunisia (CONECT) advocated on March 11, before the Parliamentary Health Commission for the adoption of a clear and concerted legislative framework governing the dietary supplements...»»»
Iran War Disrupts Energy Supplies as Iran's New Leader Resolves to Keep Fighting
Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel. Early Friday, »»»
Ben Ayed reaffirms Tunisia’s rejection of any violation affecting stability of Arab countries
Tunis, March 12 (TAP) - Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayed, met on Thursday Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Tunisia, Abdulaziz Mohammed Abdullah Al Eid.During the meeting,...»»»
Tunisia reaffirms commitment to preventing all forms of violence against women
Tunis, March 12 (TAP) - Tunisia has reaffirmed its strong commitment to preventing and combating all forms of violence against women and girls, including violence through digital technologies, during its participation in a high-level meeting at the...»»»
Approved private agricultural investments rise sharply by 15% in 2025
Tunis, March 12 (TAP) - Private agricultural investments in Tunisia showed mixed dynamics in 2025. According to data recently published by the National Agricultural Observatory (ONAGRI), the number of projects slightly declined, while their total...»»»
Tunisia Joins “Belgrade Expo 2027” to boost investment and global partnerships
Tunis, March 12 (TAP) – The second international meeting of participants in the “Belgrade Expo 2027” was held in Belgrade, Serbia from March 10 to 12. During the meeting, Tunisia signed its participation contract for the global event, scheduled to...»»»
Tunisia carries on reform of its public institutions and enterprises to improve performance and ensure sustainability
Tunis, March 12 (TAP) - Public institutions and enterprises in Tunisia constitute one of the pillars of the national economy, playing a central role in supporting economic development and providing essential services to citizens in vital sectors...»»»
TIA, IsDB launch new strategic partnership
Tunis, March 12, 2026 (TAP) – The Tunisia Investment Authority (TIA) and the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) are willing to boost foreign investment and consolidate Tunisia’s position as a promising investment destination.The announcement...»»»
Tunisia increases footwear exports to Brazil in January–February 2026
Tunis, March 12, 2026 (TAP) – Tunisia increased its footwear sales to Brazil during the first two months of 2026, according to data for published by the Brazilian Footwear Industries Association (Abicalçados) and reported by the Brazili-Arab News...»»»
Sighting of Eid el Fitr crescent moon scheduled for March 19, 2026 (INM)
Tunis, March 12 (TAP) - The sighting of the crescent moon for the month of Shawwal in the year 1447 AH is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026, after sunset corresponding to 29 Ramadan 1447 AH, in Tunisia and in numerous other Arab and Muslim...»»»
WWF NA commits to building capacities and financing local communities in Kroumirie-Mogods
Tunis, March 12 (TAP) - WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) North Africa (WWF NA) launched a call for initiatives to build capacities and provide financing for local communities in Kroumirie-Mogods (north-western Tunisia).This call is part of its...»»»
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs meet Italian ambassador in Tunis
Tunis, March 12 (TAP) - As part of the follow-up on cooperation files between Tunisia and Italy, Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayed, held a working session, Wednesday, with...»»»
FM: Tunisia ready for all scenarios in Gulf and Middle East
Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, said on Wednesday that “Tunisia is ready for all scenarios if the situation in the Gulf and the Middle East continues to escalate, particularly...»»»
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs meets German Ambassador to Tunisia
Tunis, March 11 (TAP) – Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayed met on Wednesday Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Tunisia Elisabeth Wolbers, who was accompanied by the...»»»
Tunisia, Islamic Development Bank discuss strategic cooperation document for 2026-2029
TUNIS, March 11 (TAP) – Bilateral cooperation in the fields of industry, energy and renewable energy, in preparation for the strategic cooperation document between Tunisia and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) for the 2026–2029 period, was the...»»»
Insurance sector crosses TND 4 billion mark for first time in 2025
Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - The insurance sector in Tunisia achieved for the first time a record turnover of TND 4.255 billion in 2025, i.e. up 11.4% compared to 2024 (TND 3.819 billion), data published by the General Insurance Committee (French: CGA)...»»»
Tunisia to partake in 3rd Quebec Francophonie Business Meetings
Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - Tunisia will take part in the 3rd Quebec Francophonie Business Meetings (RVAFQ), scheduled for May 20- 21 in Canada. The Export Promotion Centre (French: CEPEX) is actively preparing for this strategic participation, which...»»»
"Tunisia enjoys significant potential to speed up change" (Marco Carniello)
Tunis, March 11 (TAP/interview by Meriem Khadhraoui) - Stakeholders in the energy sector in the Mediterranean region gathered at the "KEY - The Energy Transition Expo," Europe's leading event on renewable energy and energy transition, organised...»»»
CCTM, EDBM ink cooperation agreement to boost trade
Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - The Tunisia-Madagascar Chamber of Commerce (French: CCTM) and the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) inked a cooperation agreement, on March 10 in Antananarivo, to boost trade and investment between both...»»»
Towards devising national roadmap for protection and restoration of Posidonia seagrass meadows in Tunisia
Tunis, March 11 (TAP) - Devising a national roadmap for the protection and restoration of Posidonia seagrass meadows in Tunisia was the main recommendation emerging from the "Posidonia Seagrass Meadows Days in Tunisia", organised last February in...»»»
Tunisia’s Ambassador in Paris reviews preparations for summer return of Tunisian community
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) – Tunisia’s Ambassador to Paris, Dhia Khaled, chaired a meeting on Tuesday with the heads of Tunisian consular missions in France to review the progress of ongoing preparations aimed at ensuring the smooth organisation of the...»»»
Foreign Minister receives written message from Acting Foreign Minister of Libyan Government of National Unity
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, received on Tuesday, during a meeting with Libya’s Ambassador to Tunisia, Mustapha Kadara, a written message from the Acting Minister of Foreign...»»»
Tunisias Ambassador to South Africa takes part in annual seminar “Women in Diplomacy"
TUNIS, March 10 (TAP) – Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia to South Africa Karima Bardaoui took part in the third edition of the annual seminar organised by the Political Science Department at the University of Pretoria, which was held this year...»»»
Tunisia participates in diplomatic meeting in Muscat to discuss regional developments
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) - Acting Chargé d'affaires of Tunisia's Embassy in Muscat Chiraz Chebbi participated on Sunday in a meeting bringing together a number of ambassadors of Arab countries with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman...»»»
Low-Carbon Transition in Tunisia: Meeting on March 13 to unpack stakes of carbon tax and credits
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) - An evening debate on the theme "Carbon tax and credits: strategic implications for Tunisia" will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026, in Tunis, at the initiative of the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) in collaboration with...»»»
Tunisias Embassy in Abu Dhabi announces measures to facilitate departure of Tunisian nationals in Abu Dhabi and affiliate regions
Abu Dhabi, March 10 (TAP) - Tunisia's Embassy in Abu Dhabi announced a series of measures to facilitate the departure of Tunisian nationals currently present in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its affiliate regions (Al Ain and Al Dhafra), who had...»»»
Two new land routes will connect Tunisia and Algeria as of March 12
Tunis, March 10 (TAP) - Two new land routes will connect Tunisia and Algeria as of March 12.One route will connect Tunis to Algiers and the second will connect Tunis to Annaba, the National Intercity Transport Company (French: SNTRI) said on...»»»
Ooredoo AGM approves QR0.75 per share dividend as profit surpasses $1 billion
Tribune News Network Doha Shareholders of Ooredoo approved a cash dividend of QR0.75 per share during the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), where the telecom group also reported strong financial performance and continued strategic progress during 2025. During the meeting, shareholders discuss»»»
Communitarian companies: Progress still needed alongside state-provided benefits (Tax Advisor)
Tunis, March 9 (TAP/Interview by Amal Ben Hajiba) - After four years of existence, it is still premature to draw a definitive conclusion about the future of communitarian companies in Tunisia, said tax adviser and academic Mohamed Salah...»»»
Cumulative workers remittances grow 6.7% in first two month of 2026 (BCT)
Tunis, March 9 (TAP)- Cumulative workers' remittances grew 6.7% in the first two month of 2026, totalling TND 1.4 billion, Monetary and financial indiactors released recently by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) show.Tourism receipts followed suit,...»»»
Battery storage, new asset to support rise of renewables and break Tunisias energy dependence
Tunis, March 9 (TAP ) - Faced with energy dependence that weighs on the state budget and constantly rising electricity demand, Tunisia is accelerating its shift towards green energy. At the heart of this transition, the large-scale deployment...»»»
Mobile internet: 11.6 million subscribers in 2023 (INS)
Tunis, March 8 (TAP) - The mobile internet sector in Tunisia has seen significant growth, with the number of subscriptions rising from 3.4 million in 2013 to 11.6 million in 2023, according to the “2023 Annual Infrastructure Indicators Report”...»»»
Tunisia urges respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity at Arab League emergency meeting
Tunis, March 8 (TAP) - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti renewed Tunisia’s call for the respect of states’ sovereignty and territorial integrity and condemned any attack on Arab countries or violation of...»»»
Tunisia and Finland explore new opportunities for institutional partnerships and trade
Tunis, March 8 (TAP) - Tunisia’s Ambassador to Finland, Nabiha Hajjaji, met on Friday with Brigitte Nivala, Programme Director of “FinnPartnership.” The meeting aimed to promote the development of partnerships between Tunisian institutions and their...»»»
Air freight: A strategic lever still underexploited by Tunisia (ASECTU)
Tunis, March 8 (TAP) - Air freight could serve as a potential lever of economic resilience for Tunisia rather than merely a complementary transport activity. However, infrastructure and organisational constraints have meant that this sector...»»»
Tunisair prepares tender to hire international experts for airline restructuring
Tunis, March 8 (TAP) - Tunisair has begun drafting the terms of reference for a tender to select experts specialised in restructuring and supporting airline companies. The initiative follows directives from the Ministry of Transport (Tunisia), which...»»»
Parliament pays tribute to Sadok Belaïd following his death
Tunis, March 7 (TAP) – Tunisian constitutional law scholar Sadok Belaïd, a prominent academic and intellectual figure in Tunisia and across the Arab world, passed away on Saturday at the age of 87, the Assembly of People's Representatives...»»»
Tax information requests surge 21.7%, call center answers 99.9% of inquiries
Tunis, March 7, 2026 (TAP) – Demand for remote tax information services in Tunisia has risen sharply. The Directorate General of Taxes (DGI) reported a 21.72% increase in calls received by its call center since the beginning of 2026, with a response...»»»