Author: Elena Cooke
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Geeks Graphics brings digital design to Siliana
Some people may think that launching a digital agency is nothing new. But for 28-year-old Abdelmonem Saadi, the founder of the very first digital agency in Siliana, Geeks Graphics, the sector has opened up a new world of business opportunities in the region. Abdelmonem, an engineer in IT, first started his career in the private […]
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Mashrou3i organizes the 2nd workshop for the creation of an olive oil platform in Beja
Two weeks ago the first initiative to create an olive oil platform in Beja took place in Toukaber. Now 22 agripreneurs from the region have already started taking action! On 16-17 March, the idyllic city of Tabarka was host to the second workshop for establishing an olive oil platform in Northwest Tunisia, organized by Mashrou3i, […]
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Marwa’s bakery proves a recipe for success in Kef
With its sugar frosting, vanilla pastry custard and a slightly crisp puff pastry, Marwa Nail’s vanilla slices have become the sweet speciality of the city of Tajerouine. Even people from neighboring Algeria do not hesitate to stop to enjoy the delights of La Genoise bakery. This is a success story from the north-west of the […]
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Sewing Success in Siliana
The region of Siliana is renowned for its natural and agricultural resources. Yet starting a business in this region, is not without its challenges. Ali Laabidi, a 27 year old graduate in Computer Sciences, is proving stereotypes wrong with the launch of his textile business, A.Lee. Located in Krib, a small town at the foot […]
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Mohamed Amine Hasni turns the family business into a booming hardware store
We are standing in front of Mohamed Amine Hasni’s hardware store, on the main street in the bustling souk of Siliana. Inside, Mohamed Amine and his brother are rushing back and forth between the back of the store and the counter, serving a line of customers eagerly waiting to buy various tools, DIY materials and […]
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Newsletter February 2019
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Workshop Mashrou3i pour le lancement d’une « plate forme huile d’olives » à Béja
Toukaber – 23 Février 2019 Plus de 40 personnes originaires de Béja, entre agriculteurs, exploitants d’huileries, représentants de banques et de structures d’appui ont participé au workshop organisé par Mashrou3i, à la Réserve familiale Ben Ismail, Toukeber, pour lancer le débat sur l’opportunité de création d’une « Plate forme de l’huile d’olive » dans le gouvernorat […]
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Newsletter January 2019
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Success Story: After growing up on a farm, Imen decided to turn her love for animals into a successful business
On a farm in Abida, in the region of Kairouan, there is an air of hopeful anticipation. Imen Hamdi, a young veterinarian, is calmly tending a cow in a stall which is about to give birth. Imen’s livestock veterinary services are greatly appreciated in the region and many farmers will happily wait an extra few […]
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Success Story: Olfa is winning customers in Qatar with her natural cosmetics
On the outskirts of Kairouan, where cattle farms and olive groves pepper the landscape, Olfa is busy addressing a box filled with her soap and cosmetic products to be shipped to Qatar. A few years ago, the world of cosmetics was only a dream for her. So, when she got the chance to export her […]