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Tunisian date exports reach 108,000 tonnes, production surpasses 400,000 tonnes
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Tunisian date exports have reached approximately 108,000 tonnes, valued at nearly 705 million dinars, as of April 10, 2026. This growth is supported by an expansion to 94 export markets, up from 91 in the previous campaign, with European markets remaining the largest buyers and gradual improvements in access to Asian markets. These figures were presented during a parliamentary hearing by the productive sectors committee, with representatives from the Ministries of Agriculture and Commerce discussing the past season and future market opportunities. The 2025/2026 production season is notable for exceeding 400,000 tonnes for the first time, reaching an estimated 404,000 tonnes. The Deglet Ennour variety accounts for 347,000 tonnes, with other varieties making up 57,000 tonnes. While this performance reflects overall sector growth, revenues for the 2024/2025 season were higher, at around 857 million dinars. Challenges identified include transport and storage constraints due to administrative procedures, a perceived drop in export prices not reflecting product quality, and non-compliance with reference prices by some operators. Preparations for the 2026/2027 season include farmer awareness campaigns, oasis maintenance, and pollination monitoring. Authorities are also securing inputs like liquid sulfur and additional mosquito nets. Quality improvement programs focus on mechanization, disease control, production standard optimization, and a regulatory framework revision for support
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Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed met with the national football team, the Eagles of Carthage, at Carthage Palace on Sunday, June 7, 2026, ahead of their departure for the World Cup finals. He encouraged the players to represent Tunisia with pride and to strive for victory, emphasizing that the time for merely participating is over. President Saïed stressed that each player represents the nation and carries the national flag, urging them to show dedication and determination to defend the country's colors internationally. He stated that their mission extends beyond sports and called for a culture of performance and victory, asserting that the culture of defeat is worse than defeat itself. The President highlighted the importance of self-confidence and determination for success in sports and other fields. He also recalled significant moments in Tunisian sports history where athletes impressed the world with their commitment. While acknowledging the importance of results, President Saïed concluded that the ultimate goal is to make a lasting mark in Tunisian sports history.
Must ReadThe National Institute of Applied Sciences and Technology INSAT in Tunisia announced that its IEEE RAS Student Chapter has been awarded the "Best IEEE RAS Student Chapter in the World" by the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society. This international recognition was presented at the 42nd IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation 2026 in Vienna, which gathered over 8,000 participants globally. This marks a historic first for Tunisia in student technological innovation and robotics. The award acknowledges years of commitment, innovation, and collective work by the student club, considered one of INSAT's most active. This distinction positions INSAT among global leaders in student activities related to robotics and automation. Key initiatives contributing to this recognition include the organization of the National Robotics Weekend NRW, an event that has grown to international stature, hosting experts, researchers, and industrialists from various countries for conferences, panels, and specialized workshops. The student club also participated in international robotics competitions like Eurobot and those organized by NXP. Additionally, the club organized the IEEE MENA Student and Young Professionals Congress, which brought together hundreds of participants from the Africa and Middle East region for training, technical workshops, and scientific exchanges. Four students represented INSAT in Vienna to receive the trophy on behalf of the IEEE RAS Student Chapter members a
The Foreign Investment Promotion Agency FIPA will host the 22nd Tunisia Investment Forum TIF on June 25-26, 2026, in Gammarth, under the theme "Tunisia, renewed dynamism, new opportunities." The forum, under the Ministry of Economy and Planning, aims to boost the country's attractiveness and foreign investment. A key highlight will be the official launch of a new digital investor platform designed to centralize administrative procedures and simplify processes for investors. The biennial event will showcase Tunisia's economic reforms and the priorities of its 2026-2030 national development plan, promoting its role in global value chains and as a gateway to African markets. Nearly a thousand participants are expected, with the African Development Bank as a partner. The opening ceremony will feature Samir Abdelhafidh, Samir Majoul, representatives from the African Continental Free Trade Area, and various African and Francophone economic figures, including Aliko Dangote and Jean-Lou Blachier. The first day will include the "Tunisia Investment Forum Awards 2026," recognizing foreign companies for their contributions to Tunisia's economic development, innovation, and job creation. The first plenary session, "Strengthening Tunisia's competitiveness: reforms and opportunities," will include Fethi Zouhair Nouri, UNCTAD representatives, and private sector leaders. The forum will also highlight major public projects, such as the future Aghlabides Medical City in Kairouan. A second plena