Day: May 19, 2017

Tunisia: Enda Inter-Arabe launches “Ideation Camps” in regions

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As part of its mission to promote the emergence of micro-entrepreneurs as a vehicle for change in their communities, Enda Inter-Arabe launched from May onwards a series of Ideation Camps for the benefit of young people from several regions of the country. The first edition will take place on May 19, 20 and 21 in Sousse, with the participation of 45 young people from the Governorates of Kasserine and Kairouan, followed by two others, one in Djerba for young people from Sidi Bouzid and Medenine and a third in Nabeul…

Young Muslim Arabs say national identity is primary, study finds

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A recent study that conducted interviews with young Muslim Arabs in 10 countires across the Middle East and North Africa found that “national identity is primary” for young arabs. The study, released by UAE-based NGO Tabah foundation, interviewed 6,862 arab muslims between the ages of 15-33 in Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Mauritania, Sudan, Iraq, Lebanon, Oman, Yemen, and Qatar in February and March this year. The findings showed that a large number of surveyed “millennials” say “my country” is the main source of their identity. This view was found to be…

Tunisia: STEG seeks to strengthen electricity transmission network

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed a loan with Société Tunisienne de l’Electricité et du Gaz (STEG) for a total amount of €46.5 million ($51 million) to be provided alongside an up to €46.5 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The operation will enable the company to reinforce and strengthen the electricity transmission network in Tunisia, in order to enhance its performance and reliability. STEG now intends to engage a consultancy firm to improve its forecasting approach of energy and maximum power demand at short,…

Joint Statement by Austria and Tunisia

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On the occasion of the visit of the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Tunisia, HE Mr. Khemaies Jhinaoui, to Austria, and after fruitful talks with the Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs, HE Mr. Sebastian Kurz, the following Joint Statement was adopted: Both sides stressed the longstanding excellent relations between the two countries and their determination to enhance their cooperation in all fields. The Austrian side expressed appreciation for the Tunisian government’s efforts in democratisation, further development of an inclusive society under challenging conditions, internationally recognized by awarding…