Film: Tunisian co-production Aisha Can’t Fly Away, directed by Morad Mostafa, closed Kathmandu’s Horror Film Fest after its three-day run. Music & Festivals: Testour’s six-day pomegranate festival wrapped up Sunday with concerts by Imen Cherif, Mounir Troudi and Nawal Ghachem, alongside crafts and local produce. Books: Tunisia was Guest of Honour at Belgrade’s International Book Fair, showcasing its literary heritage and contemporary writers as Tunisia and Serbia marked 70 years of diplomatic ties. Rap: A new MENA playlist brought a Tunisia-focused collaboration to the fore, with Syrian rapper Bu Kolthoum joining North African artists on an EP. Ons Jabeur: The Tunisian tennis star and her husband are expecting a boy in April; she has spoken of hopes to return to the court after starting a family.
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Festivals: Testour’s 10th Pomegranate Festival wrapped after six days, drawing thousands for concerts by Imen Cherif, Mounir Troudi and Nawal Ghachem, plus traditional crafts and local produce. Tunisian Stars: Ons Jabeur says she and husband Karim Kamoun are expecting a boy in April, sharing hopes for a family life and a tennis comeback. Music: A new MENA rap playlist brings Tunisian sounds into focus through a collaborative EP featuring artists from across the region. Literature: Tunisia’s guest-of-honour appearance at Belgrade’s International Book Fair showcased its literary heritage and contemporary voices as Tunisia and Serbia marked 70 years of diplomatic ties. Swimming: Olympic champion Ahmed Hafnaoui finished fifth in the 1,500-metre freestyle at France’s short-course championships.
Testour Festival: Thousands attended the six-day pomegranate festival, which closed with concerts by Imen Cherif, Mounir Troudi and Nawal Ghachem, plus traditional crafts and local produce. Ons Jabeur: The Tunisian tennis star is expecting a baby boy in April and has spoken of returning to the sport after becoming a mother. North African Cinema: Jesse Eisenberg’s comedy The Debut will open the Marrakech International Film Festival, whose 76-film programme includes works from 39 countries. Regional Music: This week’s MENA rap playlist spotlights a collaborative EP linking Levantine and North African artists, with a particular focus on Tunisia. Tunisian Literature: Tunisia presented its writers and cultural heritage as Guest of Honour at Belgrade’s International Book Fair, marking 70 years of diplomatic ties with Serbia.
Literature: Tunisia’s guest-of-honour role at Belgrade’s 69th International Book Fair showcased its literary heritage and contemporary writing as Tunisia and Serbia marked 70 years of diplomatic ties. The fair closed on Oct. 31. Broadcasting: A regional media partnership signed in Hammamet will expand satellite cooperation and help Arab channels reach wider audiences. Swimming: Ahmed Hafnaoui finished fifth in the 1,500m freestyle at France’s short-course championships. Youth Sport: Tunisian table-tennis player Youssef Aidli is set to face Nigeria’s Matthew Kuti at the Dakar Youth Olympics.
Digital Creators: Tunisian travel creators are among seven countries’ influencers invited to Nepal to make videos showcasing its landscapes, heritage and tourism. Film: Alternativa Film Festival has opened submissions for its first African edition in 2027, with dedicated prizes for African filmmakers, including short-film awards; entries close March 1. Broadcasting: ARABSAT and Qatar’s Es’hailSat signed a partnership at the Arab Radio and Television Festival in Hammamet to expand channel choice and the international reach of Arab content. Sport: Kuwait’s team won aeromodelling gold at the Arab Air Sports Games in Tunisia, where athletes from across the region competed.
Youth Football: Tunisia beat Luxembourg 3–0 in the U15 World Cup classification semi-final, as Dakar 2026 opened with a celebration of African culture. Regional Cinema: Tunisian producer Dora Bouchoucha and French-Tunisian actor Adam Bessa will join the Doha Film Festival’s international feature jury. Culture & Tourism: Tozeur’s visitor numbers are climbing, with Sufi music, hot-air balloon events and open-air performances helping draw crowds. Broadcasting: Arabsat and Es’hailSat signed a partnership in Hammamet to expand Arab channels’ reach and cooperation in satellite media. Fashion: Tunisia’s leather and footwear industry is under pressure from informal trade, rising costs and a shortage of skilled workers.
Arab Media: ARABSAT and Qatar’s Es’hailSat signed a partnership at the Arab Radio and Television Festival in Hammamet, aiming to expand channel choice and extend Arab content’s reach beyond the region. Film: Tunisian producer Dora Bouchoucha and French-Tunisian actor Adam Bessa will join the jury at Doha Film Festival, led by filmmaker Naomi Kawase. African Cinema: Alternativa Film Festival has opened submissions for its first African edition in 2027, with three awards reserved for African filmmakers; entries close March 1. Tunisian Culture: Tozeur’s visitor numbers are rising amid Sufi music, ballooning and outdoor music events, with arrivals up 15% and overnight stays up 10%. Fashion and Craft: Tunisia’s footwear industry is shrinking under pressure from informal trade, rising costs and a shortage of skilled workers, prompting calls for urgent government support.
Broadcasting: ARABSAT and Qatar’s Es’hailSat signed a partnership at the Arab Radio and Television Festival in Hammamet, aiming to expand channel choice and carry Arab content to wider audiences. African Cinema: Alternativa Film Festival has opened submissions for its first African edition, offering $120,000 in prizes; short-film entries are reserved for African filmmakers, with submissions closing March 1, 2027. Tunisian Talent: Producer Dora Bouchoucha and French-Tunisian actor Adam Bessa will join the jury of Doha Film Festival’s international feature competition, running Nov. 19–27. Film: A Rutgers campus festival is screening international horror, including a Tunisian film, as part of a program spotlighting the genre’s global reach. Music and Tourism: Tozeur’s cultural calendar includes the Rouhaniyet Sufi & Mystical Music Festival in Nefta, alongside hot-air balloon events and open-air performances.
Media & Broadcasting: Es’hailSat and Arabsat signed a partnership at the Arab Radio and Television Festival in Hammamet, aiming to expand Arab channels and content diversity across the region and beyond. Regional Fashion: Fashion Trust Arabia named 21 finalists for its 2026 awards, with seven winners to be announced in Doha on November 28. Tunisian Film Voices: Tunisian producer Dora Bouchoucha and French-Tunisian actor Adam Bessa will join filmmaker Naomi Kawase on the Doha Film Festival’s international feature jury, judging 15 films from around the world. Books & Learning: Tunisia’s Sidi Amer Primary School was among the winners recognized at the 10th Arab Reading Challenge ceremony in Dubai.
Reading: Tunisia’s Sidi Amer Primary School was honoured at the Arab Reading Challenge ceremony in Dubai, where Egypt’s Mayar Othman, 11, won the top prize after reading more than 60 books. Broadcasting: Es’hailSat and Arabsat signed a partnership at the Arab Radio and Television Festival in Hammamet, aiming to expand channel choice and take Arab content to wider audiences. African Cinema: Alternativa Film Festival has opened entries for its 2027 edition, its first in Africa, with dedicated awards for African filmmakers. Football: Club Africain faces a tough CAF Champions League group with Zamalek, MC Alger and Young Africans; Espérance Tunis will meet Petro Atlético, FC Nouadhibou and Wiliete.
Broadcasting: Qatar’s Es’hailSat and Arabsat signed a partnership at the Arab Radio and Television Festival in Hammamet, aiming to expand Arab channel offerings and reach wider audiences. Reading: Tunisia’s Sidi Amer Primary School was among those honored at the Arab Reading Challenge ceremony in Dubai, where Mayar Othman won first place. Film: Tunisian producer Dora Bouchoucha and French-Tunisian actor Adam Bessa will join the jury for Doha Film Festival’s international feature competition, led by Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase. Football: Club Africain face Zamalek, Young Africans and MC Alger in a tough CAF Champions League group.
African Football: The CAF Champions League draw pits Club Africain against Zamalek, MC Alger and Tanzania’s Young Africans in Group B. Espérance de Tunis will face Angola’s Petro Atlético and Wiliete, plus FC Nouadhibou. Film: Tunisian producer Dora Bouchoucha and French-Tunisian actor Adam Bessa join the jury for Doha Film Festival’s international feature competition, led by Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase. Swimming: Olympic champion Ahmed Hafnaoui is entered in France’s short-course championships, running October 29 to November 1, after withdrawing from this year’s Mediterranean Games. Chess: Monastir’s Sahel International Chess Festival has opened, with about 300 players from 20 countries competing through October 31.
Film: Tunisian producer Dora Bouchoucha and French-Tunisian actor Adam Bessa will join Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase on the Doha Film Festival’s international feature jury, judging 15 films at the November 19–27 event. Media: Journalist Zied El-Heni was sentenced to four years in prison in the leaked-recordings case; Ennahda leader Mondher Ounissi received nine years. Football: Espérance de Tunis has secured a place in the CAF Champions League group stage, with the draw set for Wednesday in Cairo. Chess: Around 300 players from 20 countries are gathering in Monastir for the Sahel International Chess Festival, running through October 31. Swimming: Olympic champion Ahmed Hafnaoui is entered in France’s short-course championships, which begin Thursday.
Swimming: Olympic champion Ahmed Hafnaoui is entered in France’s short-course championships, which begin Thursday, marking a return to competition after withdrawing from the Mediterranean Games. Chess: The Sahel International Chess Festival has opened in Monastir, drawing about 300 players from 20 countries for a week-long contest. Cinema: Tunisian producer Dora Bouchoucha and French-Tunisian actor Adam Bessa will join the jury of Doha Film Festival’s international competition, chaired by Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase. Music: Tunisian singer Amani Souissi has released “Aja’ib al-Dunya,” a lively love song available on YouTube and streaming platforms. Taekwondo: World champion Wafa Messaoudi won gold at Romania’s Dracula tournament, defeating Germany’s Vanessa Korn in the under-67kg final; Moataz Aifaoui took bronze. Cultural heritage: Tunisian professionals are among participants in a new Italy–Africa training course on documenting collections and combating antiquities trafficking.
Film: Tunisian producer Dora Bouchoucha and French-Tunisian actor Adam Bessa will join Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase on the Doha Film Festival’s feature competition jury, judging 15 films at the November 19–27 event. Music: Tunisian singer Amani Souissi has released “Aja’ib al-Dunya,” a lively love song now available on YouTube and streaming platforms. Chess: The Sahel International Chess Festival opened in Monastir, drawing around 300 players from 20 countries for a seven-day competition. Sport: Taekwondo champion Wafa Messaoudi won gold in Romania, while CS Sfaxien secured a place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
Music: Tunisian singer Amani Souissi has released “Aja’ib al-Dunya” (“Wonders of the World”), a lively love song now available on YouTube and streaming platforms. Tunisian Cinema: Producer Dora Bouchoucha and actor Adam Bessa will join the jury of Doha Film Festival’s international competition, led by Japanese filmmaker Naomi Kawase. Culture and Heritage: Tunisian professionals are among those taking part in a new Italy-Africa programme to train cultural heritage workers in documenting collections and preventing antiquities trafficking. Football: Club Africain booked a CAF Champions League group-stage place with a 2-1 aggregate win over TP Mazembe, while Espérance also advanced. CS Sfaxien qualified for the Confederation Cup group stage. Taekwondo: Tunisia’s Wafa Messaoudi won gold at Romania’s Dracula International tournament, and Moataz Aifaoui claimed bronze.
Film: Tunisian actor Adam Bessa and producer Dora Bouchoucha will join Japanese director Naomi Kawase on the jury for Doha Film Festival’s international competition in November. Football: Club Africain beat TP Mazembe 1–0 in Radès to reach the CAF Champions League group stage, joining Espérance, which also advanced. Regional Cinema: Egyptian film Safe Exit, co-produced by Tunisia, won the top narrative prize at the El Gouna Film Festival. Fashion: Tunisian designer Yossra Khanfir was among the participants at Doha Fashion Summit, which showcased designers from across the world.
Tunisian Football: Club Africain beat TP Mazembe 1–0 in Radès to reach the CAF Champions League group stage, winning 2–1 on aggregate. Espérance also advanced, joining the group-stage draw on October 28. Film: Egyptian-led Safe Exit won El Gouna Film Festival’s top narrative prize; Tunisia is among the film’s co-production countries. Fashion: Tunisian designer Yossra Khanfir was among the creators featured at Doha Fashion Summit, which brought together regional and international talent.
African Football: Espérance de Tunis booked a place in the CAF Champions League group stage, rallying past Libya’s Al-Suwaihly in the return leg before advancing on penalties. Film: Egyptian-led Safe Exit won the Golden Star for best narrative feature as the El Gouna Film Festival closed; Tunisia is among the film’s listed co-production countries. Fashion: Tunisian labels featured at regional showcases this week: Khanfir appeared at Doha Fashion Summit, while Dubai Fashion Week highlighted footwear brand Balga, known for sculptural heels combining leather and hand-hammered metalwork.
Tunisian Fashion Abroad: Designers from Tunisia joined international and Qatari talent at Doha Fashion Summit, putting the country’s creative work on a cross-cultural runway. Regional Runway: Tunisian footwear label Balga brought traditional metalworking to Dubai Fashion Week with sculptural heels and hand-hammered details. Arab Music: The 34th Arab Music Festival opened with a tribute to Hany Shaker, with Tunisian singer Amal Gharbi among the performers announced alongside Walid Toufic.
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