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Alpha Technology to keep close tabs on Tunisian election authorities

After two bids, the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) retained Alpha Technology to equip its fleet of 86 vehicles with GPS beacons.

Subscribers only Business 30.11.2020

The Hague rejects ex-police chief Kamel Guizani as ambassador

Kamel Guizani, former head of the Directorate General of National Security (DGSN) may be rejected by the Netherlands as Tunisia's new ambassador because of his involvement in the case of the detained researcher Moncef Kartas.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.11.2020

Khemaies Jhinaoui brings anti-Kais Saïed diplomats together in his think tank

Tunisia's Foreign Affairs Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui. © Eduardo Munoz/Reuters

Subscribers only Politics 19.11.2020

Turkey's Aselsan out of race for military radar contract, Spain's Indra front runner

The Tunisian army has issued a call for tenders for the contract to replace its ageing radars. Turkish defence electronics specialist Aselsan is already out of the running, while Spain's Indra group is thought to be favourite.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 18.11.2020

Total: Stéphane Michel, current head of the Middle East and North Africa for Total, vies for CEO

Stéphane Michel, head of the exploration/production division of Total in the Maghreb and the Middle East. © YIANNIS KOURTOGLOU/Reuters

Subscribers only Energy 10.11.2020

Doghri family completes its acquisition of a controlling interest in UBCI

Annoncé en août 2019, le rachat de 39 % du capital de BNP Paribas dans l'UBCI par Carte assurances, détenu par le groupe Doghri, vient d'être approuvé par la Banque centrale tunisienne.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 10.11.2020

Kaïs Saïed transfers Covid medical purchases to military

Defense Minister Brahim Bertégi, one of the few members of the government who is close to the president, has been put in charge of emergency drug and medical equipment procurement.

Subscribers only Politics 09.11.2020

Ahead of Brexit, Expectation State works to bring London and Tunis closer together

British consultancy Expectation State is expanding its influence in Tunisia with a contract to optimise state investment agencies.

Subscribers only Business 04.11.2020

Hedi Ben Ayed to harness the sun with IPS Energy

With the creation of its new renewable energies branch, IPS plans to tap into the solar power market by drawing on its strong financial footing and networks.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 03.11.2020

Mazarine Energy plans to sell to Hunt Oil or Perenco

Tunisia's unstable political climate and relatively low oil prices have driven yet another new company to sell.

Subscribers only Energy 30.10.2020

MP Yassine Ayari and tax authority hound Maersk

As it tries to hold on to its Radès port concessions, the largest shipping company Maersk is feeling the heat from the local authorities.

Subscribers only Business 28.10.2020

View of containers at a loading terminal in the port of Radès in Tunis.

Korea's LS Cable & System wins first contract with STEG

Korea's LS Cable & System has made its debut on the Tunisian market with an impressive project.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 27.10.2020

ABCI and Tunis try ICSID mediation to settle 21-year battle over BFT

The World Bank's arbitration arm has suspended the Tunisian state v. ABCI Investments proceedings over BFT to give the parties a month to find an amicable settlement starting 19 October.

Subscribers only Business 23.10.2020

As pandemic rages, Business France spies opportunity in North African health sector

Business France has organised a workshop for 3 November for manufacturers seeking to establish themselves in the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) health sector in North Africa.

Subscribers only Business 23.10.2020

Three years after EIB finance agreement, highway tender is finally issued

Having spent years looking for finance and conducting impact assessments, work on the highway between Sbikha and Jelma has at [...]

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 22.10.2020

World Bank consults oracles to prepare 2021-2026 and save "social contract"

The World Bank has convened former ministers, consultants and economists to take stock of its engagement with Tunisia and lay the foundations for its next five-year country partnership with the north African state. But their alarming diagnosis focuses above all on political stalemate.

Subscribers only Business 19.10.2020

BFT case: False start on ICSID with ABCI

Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi almost immediately backtracked after he agreed to a mediation process with ABCI Investments, which is seeking $1bn in damages before the ICSID arbitration court.

Subscribers only Business 06.10.2020

After leaving government, Mongi Marzouk returns to Orange HQ in Paris

Remplacé début septembre par Salwa Sghaier, l'ancien ministre de l'énergie et des mines Mongi Marzouk a réintégré, à Paris, la direction d'Orange.

Subscribers only Business 05.10.2020

Salwa Sghaier's solar projects get off to bad start

Tunisia's new energy minister Salwa Sghaier has rather unwittingly launched a new tender for the construction of solar energy plants to provide a total output of 70MW. To revive investors' interest, she may align the approval process with that of concessions.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 01.10.2020

Bouchamaoui Industries takes lion's share of gas project in northwest

The group headed by Raouf and Maher Bouchamaoui will be connecting most of the north western communities on behalf on STEG under a contract financed by the African Development Bank.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 29.09.2020

Armed Anka-S drone order cancelled due to lack of funds, despite Turkish backing

The Tunisian army is unable to foot its share of the $240m bill, despite Turk Eximbank pitching in 85% of the total order.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 22.09.2020

New energy minister Salwa Sghaier takes charge of a sector in ruins

The majors present in Tunisia, already struggling to contend with Covid-19, could leave the country altogether because of the highly volatile social situation there. New energy and mines minister Salwa Sghaier is taking up her post at a time of tension in the Tunisian oil sector.

Subscribers only Energy 18.09.2020

Poivre d'Arvor plans to continue to squat on new ambassador's patch in Tunis

As France's new ambassador to Tunisia prepares to take up his post, his predecessor, Olivier Poivre d'Arvor, plans to stay in the country, where he will continue to play a role in economic and cultural affairs.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.09.2020

Former French ambassador to Tunisia Olivier Poivre d'Arvor.

Former EU ambassador to Tunis, Patrice Bergamini, joins CMA-CGM

French diplomat Patrice Bergamini will soon be putting his expertise in geopolitics and government contracts to the service of CMA-CGM boss Rodolphe Saadé.

Subscribers only Business 08.09.2020

Former EU Ambassador to Tunis, Patrice Bergamini.

Turkey's Aselsan seeks to muscle in on military radar project

While its American and European competitors have responded to the call for tenders issued by Tunisia's defence ministry, the Turkish defence firm Aselsan is angling for its own solution, which is far removed for the technical specifications of the contract, to be accepted in an over-the-counter arrangement.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 18.08.2020

Mobile radar Kalkan-II made by Turkey's Aselsan.

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Tunisia

Alpha Technology to keep close tabs on Tunisian election authorities

The Hague rejects ex-police chief Kamel Guizani as ambassador

Khemaies Jhinaoui brings anti-Kais Saïed diplomats together in his think tank

Turkey's Aselsan out of race for military radar contract, Spain's Indra front runner

Total: Stéphane Michel, current head of the Middle East and North Africa for Total, vies for CEO

Doghri family completes its acquisition of a controlling interest in UBCI

Kaïs Saïed transfers Covid medical purchases to military

Ahead of Brexit, Expectation State works to bring London and Tunis closer together

Hedi Ben Ayed to harness the sun with IPS Energy

Mazarine Energy plans to sell to Hunt Oil or Perenco

MP Yassine Ayari and tax authority hound Maersk

Korea's LS Cable & System wins first contract with STEG

ABCI and Tunis try ICSID mediation to settle 21-year battle over BFT

As pandemic rages, Business France spies opportunity in North African health sector

Three years after EIB finance agreement, highway tender is finally issued

World Bank consults oracles to prepare 2021-2026 and save "social contract"

BFT case: False start on ICSID with ABCI

After leaving government, Mongi Marzouk returns to Orange HQ in Paris

Salwa Sghaier's solar projects get off to bad start

Bouchamaoui Industries takes lion's share of gas project in northwest

Armed Anka-S drone order cancelled due to lack of funds, despite Turkish backing

New energy minister Salwa Sghaier takes charge of a sector in ruins

Poivre d'Arvor plans to continue to squat on new ambassador's patch in Tunis

Former EU ambassador to Tunis, Patrice Bergamini, joins CMA-CGM

Turkey's Aselsan seeks to muscle in on military radar project

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Tunisia

Alpha Technology to keep close tabs on Tunisian election authorities

The Hague rejects ex-police chief Kamel Guizani as ambassador

Khemaies Jhinaoui brings anti-Kais Saïed diplomats together in his think tank

Turkey's Aselsan out of race for military radar contract, Spain's Indra front runner

Total: Stéphane Michel, current head of the Middle East and North Africa for Total, vies for CEO

Doghri family completes its acquisition of a controlling interest in UBCI

Kaïs Saïed transfers Covid medical purchases to military

Ahead of Brexit, Expectation State works to bring London and Tunis closer together

Hedi Ben Ayed to harness the sun with IPS Energy

Mazarine Energy plans to sell to Hunt Oil or Perenco

MP Yassine Ayari and tax authority hound Maersk

Korea's LS Cable & System wins first contract with STEG

ABCI and Tunis try ICSID mediation to settle 21-year battle over BFT

As pandemic rages, Business France spies opportunity in North African health sector

Three years after EIB finance agreement, highway tender is finally issued

World Bank consults oracles to prepare 2021-2026 and save "social contract"

BFT case: False start on ICSID with ABCI

After leaving government, Mongi Marzouk returns to Orange HQ in Paris

Salwa Sghaier's solar projects get off to bad start

Bouchamaoui Industries takes lion's share of gas project in northwest

Armed Anka-S drone order cancelled due to lack of funds, despite Turkish backing

New energy minister Salwa Sghaier takes charge of a sector in ruins

Poivre d'Arvor plans to continue to squat on new ambassador's patch in Tunis

Former EU ambassador to Tunis, Patrice Bergamini, joins CMA-CGM

Turkey's Aselsan seeks to muscle in on military radar project

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