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Tunisian Federation of Travel Agencies

Upcoming Electoral Assembly in May

La Presse – The Tunisian Federation of Travel and Tourism Agencies announced, in an official press release, that its electoral general assembly to elect the members of the new Board of Directors will be held on Saturday, 23 May 2026.

The Board will later issue a complementary decision opening the submission of candidatures for the national office positions as well as for the regional branch seats.
The release, signed by the federation’s Secretary‑General Ms. Leïla Troudi, states that the electoral process will follow the deadlines and legal procedures defined by the federation’s statutes and internal regulations.
This announcement is part of the renewal of the governing bodies of the federation, aimed at ensuring the continuity of institutional action within this professional organization active in the tourism sector.

Ben Arous – 21 Economic Violations Recorded

Economic control officers of the Regional Trade Administration of Ben Arous identified 21 economic infractions on the first day of Ramadan after conducting 150 inspections across distribution circuits, supermarkets, weekly markets, and cold‑storage warehouses.

Violations breakdown:
- No price display – 4 cases
- Billing irregularities – 11 cases
- Refusal to sell – 2 cases
- Non‑compliance with support measures – 1 case
- Metrology problems – 2 cases

According to the regional trade director Maher Zouari, six brigades were mobilised throughout the day, working either independently or in coordination with police, municipal authorities, and food‑safety agents, with additional support from the central administration.

Zouari added that food supplies remain normal and no shortages have been observed, even for the most demanded Ramadan products. The regional administration continues to closely monitor supply regularity with all relevant stakeholders.

Handicraft – Training in Six Governorates

The National Office of Handicraft Industries plans to launch qualification sessions for artisans in the innovation spaces of the governorates of Mahdia, Kasserine, Gabès, Gafsa, Manouba, and Nabeul.

The announcement, posted on the office’s official Facebook page, invites qualified artisans with the necessary technical and pedagogical skills to contact the competent regional delegation of Handicraft Industries and submit their application by 16 March 2026.
Applications will be reviewed by a central technical committee created especially for this purpose.

These qualification sessions will be organized in partnership with the Tunisian Agency for Employment and Self‑Employment and will benefit from the support of the Tunisia Creative programme.

Jendouba – CONECT Supports Rural Women’s Empowerment

The Confederation of Tunisian Citizen Enterprises (CONECT), represented in Jendouba by its regional president Mohamed Ali Jouadi, and the Association of Rural Women of Jendouba, led by its president Rahma Jouadi, have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at placing women’s rights at the core of companies’ economic and social policies.

Key points of the agreement (as posted on CONECT‑Jendouba’s Facebook page):

Establish an institutional dialogue between the private sector and civil society to integrate rural women into the economic development strategies of businesses.
Sensitise the private sector through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to support and fund concrete projects in education, health, employment, and the fight against social inequalities.

CONECT emphasised that the partnership reflects its commitment to sustainable development, viewing the protection of women’s rights as a fundamental pillar for inclusive growth.

Note: The Association of Rural Women of Jendouba is an active Tunisian organisation that empowers women in rural areas through awareness workshops, training, and by strengthening their role in local development and public‑political life.

Béja – Tunisian Sugar Company Resumes Production

The Tunisian Sugar Company of Béja, which has been idle since June 2024 for renovation and quality‑control issues, will restart operations on Monday after an investment of TND 16 million in equipment and repairs.

The Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, Fatma Thabet Chiboub, oversaw the restart and the procurement of ammonitrate, ensuring efficient distribution to farmers during Ramadan.
A restructuring plan foresees an additional TND 56 million to raise production capacity to 1,000 tons per day and to implement environmental measures, securing the long‑term viability of this historic enterprise.