Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, has been officially named the Arab Tourism Capital for the year 2027. The announcement was made during the 28th Ordinary Session of the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism, held in Baghdad, Iraq, from December 8-9, 2025. This designation recognizes Tunis's rich cultural heritage and its strategic efforts to boost its tourism sector.
Tunisia has experienced a dramatic and rare climatic shift, with temperatures plummeting from 37°C on October 26 to between 0-3°C in less than 48 hours. This 'Tunisian climatic oscillation' is a phenomenon not observed in 33 years, according to expert Hussein Rahili, highlighting the country's increasing vulnerability to extreme weather events.
Samir Majoul, President of the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade, and Handicrafts (UTICA), has called for a foreign currency financing line to support the internationalization of Tunisian companies. The appeal was made during a recent meeting with a World Bank delegation in Tunisia, emphasizing the need to strengthen their presence in international markets.
Tunisia has officially opened its first robotic surgery center at Charles Nicolle Hospital in Tunis on November 11, 2025. Equipped with the South Korean 'Revo-i' surgical robot, the center performed its inaugural procedure, a cholecystectomy, led by Dr. Ramzi Nouira. This milestone positions Tunisia as a leader in advanced medical technology in North Africa, aiming to enhance surgical precision and patient outcomes through international collaboration.
Tunisian President Kais Saïed met with the Prime Minister and Finance Minister to discuss the 2026 Finance Bill, emphasizing the state's social role, social justice, and fair taxation. The President called for innovative approaches to address unemployment, rationalize spending, and combat corruption.
