Day: September 26, 2022

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…