A First: A Tunisian Woman as CEO of TotalEnergies Tunisia!
The world of oil may have seemed exclusively male-dominated, and it is rare to see a woman stand out in this field. However, a Tunisian woman has been chosen for the first time to lead TotalEnergies Marketing Tunisia. Ouafa Kourda, after a brilliant career at the TotalEnergies group, has recently been appointed President and CEO of TotalEnergies Marketing Tunisia and Country Chair of Tunisia, making her the first Tunisian woman to hold this position. Her remarkable career and success story are truly inspiring. We wish her all the best in her new role and success in our country.
A Story of Cocktails
Yanis Loulandi is the result of an explosive cocktail. Born in Guadalajara to a Dutch-Mexican family, he has traveled the world, researching and creating unique cocktails. After settling in Tunisia, he continued his research with a specific goal: to share his discoveries of the best local spirits and the cocktails he created with them. He has just published a book-manifesto to bring Tunisian spirits out of the shadows and offer an accessible, creative, and delicious mixology. Although it may seem inappropriate on the eve of Ramadan, his book is a great success, and we must admit it.
Yanis Loulandi is, in fact, the Tunisianized name of Jan Van Zoelen, and his cocktails are just as Tunisian as his name.
32bis: Artist in Residence
Lien Hoang-Xuan tells the story of transformations, wanderings, and emotional resistance in the face of hostile environments through a mix of sculpture, installation, painting, and video. After presenting her work in France, Lebanon, and many other countries, the artist is now settling at 32bis, where she will lead a research project. It is believed that the project will focus on superstitious and mystical symbols. We will learn more about it during her next personal exhibition.
Anouar Brahem in Sao Paulo
Our favorite oud player will be performing in Brazil, in Sao Paulo, next May. He will be playing with his quartet in a recital titled "After the last sky." And we still ask the same question: when will he perform in Tunisia?
Tunisia-Japan: 70 Years of Diplomatic Friendship
70 years of diplomatic friendship is worth celebrating. To mark this date and create an event, the Japanese embassy in Tunisia organized two conferences. The first, a heritage conference, discussed "The essence of Japanese culture through the saber," a powerful symbol of Japan's history. The second, a geopolitical and economic conference, discussed "Post-war Japan until 2026, its strategy, and international policy." This is a great way to learn more about the different aspects of Japan.
Jewelry to Savor
This is what Farès, a young Tunisian pastry chef, offers in his beautiful Parisian pastry shop. His grandmother, Farida, had invented the concept, creating delicate sweets made of sugar, almond paste, or fruit jelly. Crossing the Mediterranean, this young pastry chef brings Tunisian flavors to life.
Cine Talk
Maryem Hmayed is passionate about cinema and has decided to share this passion. She created the Ritual studio, a cinema club, in Mutuelleville, a space dedicated to film and series enthusiasts where they can watch, discuss, analyze, and exchange ideas about shared projections and inspiring works.
Garden of the Medina
You may not know this, but the medina of Tunis is also a garden. There are 339 bougainvilleas, 77 jasmines, 23 olive trees, and 16 hibiscus plants. An interactive map @ jninet_el_hafsia allows you to locate, discover, and take care of them.
