Tag: Entrepreneur
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Hela Ben Jabeur, Student and entrepreneur
A role model for the young generation, Hela Ben Jabeur sets an example through her dynamism and her motivation to succeed in every activity she undertakes. Still a student in her 2nd year of finance and accounting in Tataouine, Hela became an entrepreneur and launched “Helal Print & Application” in November 2021, a company specialized […]
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Promoting Djebba’s traditional products
Inspired by the color of the traditional outfits from Djebba, the “Bouhouli” fig variety is easily distinguished by its deep purple skin. Popular in the 17th century, the fig of Djebba has recently experienced a revival thanks to the collaboration of several farmers in the region. At the head of the cooperative is Faouzi Djebbi. […]
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This young adventurer launched the very first alternative tourism agency in Tunisia’s South
Mohamed Guemri, an adventure and extreme sports enthusiast, launched South Tunisia Adventure in February 2020. Specialized in the organization of alternative tourism tours, its the first agency of its kind in Tataouine. Passionate about his native region, Mohamed prepared himself well before launching his innovative business. Over the last few years, the young entrepreneur devoted […]
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Bringing excellence to education in Kairouan
In a brand new three-story building near the center of Kairouan, in one of the most populated areas of the city, Ihsen Sghaier launched Pythagore, a private high school for children in the region. “My school is a bit special. I created it just as I imagined, drawing on all the pros and removing the […]
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Baking the best traditional pastries in Zaghouan
At 36 years old, Faiza Riahi has just launched her business for making ‘kaak warka’, a traditional pastry well known in Tunisian, particularly in Zaghouan where it is flavored with floral water from the region’s rose hips, also known as ‘Nesri’. “When I was 20, I had the chance to learn this profession, which over […]
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From research to practice, INRGREF partners with Mashrou3i to add value to forest heritage
The Mashrou3i project facilitated the signing of an agreement between INRGREF and a young entrepreneur from Ghardimaou in Jendouba region. As part of its business coaching activities, the project Mashrou3i facilitated the signing of an agreement between the National Institute for Research in Rural Engineering, Water and Forests (INRGREF) and Mrs. Maha Kahlaoui, founder of […]
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Success story: Bochra launches packaging business to supply Sidi Bouzid’s olive oil producers
It’s early in the morning and Bochra Nciri is busy operating the machines in her workshop. She carefully adjusts the settings on the machines, making sure the plastic bottles fulfil the customers’ needs. In March 2018, after analyzing the local business environment, Bochra decided to launch a plastic manufacturing company in her hometown of Sidi […]
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Success story: Mohamed turns his passion for furniture design into a business
Located in the city centre of Sidi Bouzid, Design El Mahdi offers a wide range of engraving services for carpenters and retailers from the region. Mohamed Naceur Gharbi, the business founder is busy working on his numerical control machine (CNC), finetuning the latest details for the design of a wooden front door, before overseeing its […]
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Success story: Salma is pioneering coaching in Gabes with her innovating courses in Laughter Yoga
Located in a happening neighbourhood in downtown Gabes, Smart Way is a firm specialized in training for business but also for couples, families and individuals. When we meet Smart Way’s founder, Salma Lemhamdi, she is busy preparing the logistics for the launch of an important educational event in Tunis. The phone keeps ringing and Salma’s […]
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Success story: Jamel is carving his share in Tataouine’s booming aluminium carpentry sector
In the center of Tataouine, in a well organized and spacious workshop, Jamel Echaybi is doing a final check on an order for aluminium windows and doors, before delivering and installing them at the customer’s home. “A few years ago, I didn’t image that I would be working in aluminium carpentry and would be leading […]