Month: September 2022

The Neo QLED 8K and The Freestyle, two new Samsung products land on the Tunisian market

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A new generation of TVs with stunning picture quality and a portable smart projector that stands out from the crowd Samsung Electronics Ltd. officially announces the launch of its new range of Samsung Neo QLED 8K TVs and The Freestyle portable smart projector in Tunisia, both of which are now available in all local Samsung shops and outlets. With the Neo QLED 8K, Samsung introduces a new TV technology to the Tunisian market that pushes the boundaries and enhances the already wide range of products with exceptional advances in picture…

Cairo Film Connection Reveals Selected Film Projects at Cairo International Film Festival

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Cairo Film Connection revealed its lineup of film projects that have been selected to take part in its 9th edition which will be held during the 44th Cairo International Film Festival (13 – 22 November) as part of Cairo Industry Days. The shortlisted film projects include 15 documentary and feature narrative projects in development and post-production phases from across the Arab world; Egypt (5 film projects), Tunisia (2 film projects), Jordan, Yemen, Lebanon, Algeria, Morocco, Sudan, Palestine, and KSA. It was revealed that 8 film projects are competing in the…

Saudi mediation in releasing prisoners in Russia… Hints and repercussions

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By Dr Alaya Allani, Academic and Researcher in strategic issues At the peak of the Russian-Ukrainian war, Saudi diplomacy was prompted by Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman to ease some of the tensions created by the war with prisoners exchange negotiations between Russia and Ukraine that resulted in the release of Moroccan, American, British, Swedish and Croatian prisoners, some of whom were threatened with execution. The success of this mediation in freeing these hostages is an indication that Saudi Arabia can play other roles in…

EBRD Board of Directors visits Tunisia

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A senior delegation from the EBRD Board of Directors will visit Tunisia on Tuesday 27 September to gain first-hand experience of the country’s economic and political development, EBRD reports. The four-day visit is part of a regular series of consultations and will give shareholder representatives an opportunity to meet senior government officials and members of the business community, as well as representatives of international partners and civil society organisations. The Directors will also visit private and public projects financed by the Bank in Sousse. The EBRD Board representatives will meet with PM Najla…

AMAALA: new standards in luxury and wellness

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Designed to evolve and elevate the very best in travel, AMAALA, located along Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coast, is a global wellness ultra-luxury destination that focuses on transformative personal journeys inspired by wellness, arts, culture and purity of the Red Sea.  Owned by the Public Investment Fund and a key contributor to Vision 2030, AMAALA will establish new standards in luxury and wellness. Set in the Prince Mohammad bin Salman Natural Reserve across three unique communities, AMAALA builds on Vision 2030 and is designed to harness and showcase the Kingdom’s greatest…

10 entrepreneurs in sustainable tourism receive awards as part of “Grow Together” program

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Ten entrepreneurs on Monday received prizes ranging from €4,000 to €8,000, or an overall amount of €52,000, as part of the contest of the entrepreneurial programme dedicated to businesses, startups and associations active in sustainable tourism “Grow Together”, The competition is part of the accompaniment component of the “Grow Together” programme, supported by the project “Promotion of Sustainable Tourism in Tunisia,” project manager Hela Ben Yahmed said at a workshop on “Entrepreneurship in Sustainable Tourism” held in Tunis. This is a joint action of the European Union under its “Tounes…

Tunisian Tourism revenues up 86 %

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The Central Bank of Tunisia announced that the country’s tourism revenue rose by 86 % from the beginning of the year to September 20 and exceeded 3 billion dinars. According to the latest published monetary and financial indicators, the Central Bank recorded a 15.6 % increase in accumulated labour income, from 5.5 billion dinars in September 2021 to 6.4 billion dinars now. On the other hand, the total service of external debt decreased by 29 % and stopped at the level of 6.1 billion dinars. The Central Bank reported that…

Shawnee State University welcomes over 60 international students for 2022-2023

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Shawnee State University welcomed over sixty international students from nearly thirty countries for the 2022-2023 academic year as part of the university’s Center for International Programs & Study Abroad (CIPSA). At SSU, international students are involved in various sports, academic programs, and student organizations on campus. The student’s home countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Paraguay, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, the Netherlands, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom. “We are…

Tunisian ‘Cure Bionics,’ chosen to receive funding from pan-African ‘Investing in Innovation’ program.

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Cure Bionics, a Tunisian startup that creates bionic arms (prostheses) using 3D printing technology, has been chosen to receive funding from the pan-African Investing in Innovation (i3) programme, supported by the Gates Foundation, along with 29 other top African startups that have an impact on the healthcare supply chain. The business is also creating therapeutic applications for persons with disabilities utilizing immersive technologies, enabling them to receive care without having to visit a clinic. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-funded i3 program seeks to invest in the most promising African…

Saudi Arabia: Qiddiya Project

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Qiddiya, a Public Investment Fund project, is set to become the capital of Entertainment, Sports and Arts. It will be a disruptive destination that offers innovative, immersive, and unparalleled experiences, all integrated on a scale never been seen before. In line with Vision 2030’s efforts to enhance Saudi Arabia’s entertainment, culture, and tourism offerings, Qiddiya’s portfolio is based on five thematic cornerstones: Parks & Attractions, Sports & Wellness, Motion & Mobility, Arts & Culture and Nature & Environment. The master plan is carefully crafted to respect and enhance the site’s…