As part of its international expansion, Avialys is laying the foundations for its future research and development centre for artificial intelligence and cyber security in Tunisia. The aim of this strategic initiative is to make Tunisia a key technology hub for innovation and cyber defence.
During a recent mission to Tunisia, Mr Eddy Taieb had constructive discussions with several key players in the technological and institutional ecosystem.

A clear ambition for Tunisia
Through this expansion, Avialys aims to :
– Develop a research centre in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, thereby strengthening local expertise.

— Create a cyber defence centre, positioning Tunisia as a strategic player in digital security.
– Promote Tunisian talent and foster technological cooperation with local and international institutions.
« With this move, Avialys is confirming its confidence in Tunisia’s potential and looking ahead to a future in which technology and cybersecurity will play a key role in the country’s economic development, » said Eddy Taieb.
AVIALYS is a company specialising in IT, cybersecurity, computing and telecommunications.

Tunisia took part with a dedicated exhibition space at the largest international trade show specialising in modern technologies and innovation, CES 2025, which was held in Las Vegas, in the United States, from 7 to 10 January 2025. More than 40 Tunisian companies and start-ups took part in CES to promote Tunisian technological innovations and products on the American market and the world’s main modern technology markets via the Tunisian Innovation Hub pavilion. CES, launched in 1967, is the world’s largest trade show dedicated to technological innovation, showcasing previews of innovative products from the world’s leading companies and start-ups. The 2024 edition attracted more than 135,000 trade visitors and 4,300 exhibitors representing more than 150 countries, as well as 1,400 start-ups, with more than 250 conferences featuring 1,000 high-level speakers, where artificial intelligence dominated most of the themes.

The aeronautics industry is growing at an average annual rate of 8%, is characterised by a high level of management, has 80 companies, 90% of which export their entire production, and employs more than 17,000 people. The sector has withstood successive crises, including the COVID-19 crisis in 2020/2021, and Tunisia is Germany’s leading aeronautical supplier and France’s 3rd largest supplier on the African continent.

From Tunis to Tozeur, Tunisia is making a comeback in the hearts of French travellers! While the country still relies on ‘economic’ tourism, there are a growing number of initiatives to showcase the subtle charm of our Mediterranean neighbour. But to make the most of it, you need to know that administrative formalities are changing in 2025, and these changes came into effect on 1 January. From now on, all visitors must present a passport valid for more than three months after entry into Tunisia, reports France Diplomatie. There is no change to the visa requirement, however: it is not necessary for a stay of three months or less.

A consortium led by H2 Global Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tunisian government for the development of an ambitious green hydrogen production project. The initiative, with an estimated total investment of $6 billion, could make Tunisia a major exporter to Europe.
According to Hydrogen Insight, H2 Global Energy hopes to install between 1.5 GW and 1.8 GW of electrolysers. The project, which has yet to be named, could produce 180,000 tonnes of green hydrogen a year for export to Europe.
‘This strategic project highlights Tunisia’s potential as a leader in the production of green hydrogen and ammonia,’ said Waleed AlHallaj, Commercial Director of H2 Global Energy.
In addition to its benefits in terms of energy transition, the project is expected to generate numerous jobs and stimulate economic growth in Tunisia.

On October 9, the construction of an industrial unit of the subsidiary ETILOG, European technological leader for packaging systems intended for the automotive and aerospace sectors, officially began in Sbikha, in the Kairouan region, center of Tunisia .
This new project, located in the Sbikha 2 industrial zone, covers an area of one hectare and should generate, in a first phase, 210 direct jobs .
The choice of Tunisia for the establishment of ETILOG’s first site outside Europe confirms the country’s position as an attractive destination for foreign investments, particularly in the automotive sector. Which also reflects the company’s confidence in the growth potential of the Tunisian market.
Of Swiss origin, Etilog is headquartered in Presov, Slovakia and has more than 250 employees based at its sites in Presov, Dunajska Streda and Svidnik in the Slovak Republic.

Founded in November 2007 in Kairouan, central Tunisia, Yura Corporation Tunisia, which currently employs 2,000 people, plans to increase its workforce to 6,000 by 2026, according to the company’s Korean managers, at a working session held on Wednesday with an official delegation representing the local authorities and the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Yura Corporation is a world leader in its sector. It supplies major carmakers such as Hyundai, Kia Motors and Mercedes with electrical cables and components.

The manufacture of cables and electrical components for the automotive industry is booming in Tunisia. Driven by the boom in electric and connected vehicles, this sector benefits from a skilled and competitive workforce in Tunisia, making the country an attractive hub for investment in the automotive industry.

On Wednesday 25 September 2024, the German group Marquardt inaugurated its third plant in Tunisia for the manufacture of automotive components, located at NEOPARK El Fejja in the industrial zone.

The plant, which specialises in the manufacture of electronic and electromagnetic components for leading car brands on the international market, represents an investment of almost 200 million Tunisian dinars. It is expected to generate more than 1,000 jobs, making a significant contribution to the local economy.

‘This investment shows us that we are heading in the right direction, and that we are going to support this path with all our partners’, said the Minister of the Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh, at the inauguration ceremony, stressing the importance of partnerships with foreign companies such as Germany’s Marquardt.

Germany is one of Tunisia’s main trading partners. To date, German companies have invested around €2.3 billion in the country, creating more than 91,000 jobs through 310 companies.

For his part, Harald Marquardt, Chairman of the Group’s Board of Directors, was enthusiastic about this new expansion. ‘We’ve been here for 33 years, and this is our third plant in Tunisia. We believe in this country and its people,’ he said. He added that the Marquardt Group continues to strengthen its ties with Tunisia, building on a long-standing relationship with the Tunisian government and people.

Harald Marquardt also emphasised the quality of the Tunisian employees and the stability of the relationship between his company and Tunisia. ‘Looking at how many of our employees have been with us for more than 10, 15 or even 20 years, we think we are a good employer, and we have very good employees who achieve what we want.’

Tunisia, South Africa, Gabon, Mauritius and Ghana remain leaders in the implementation of e-government in their respective regions, according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) e-Government Survey 2024: Accelerating Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development. These countries already held the same rank in the 2022 survey.Tunisia retains its top position in North Africa, moving up one place in the continental ranking to third place, having been fourth in 2022.
These five countries stand out for their eGovernment Development Index (EGDI), which exceeds the African average of 0.4247 (on a scale of 1.0000). Their strengths lie in telecommunications infrastructure, human capital development and online services, which are close to the world average of 0.6382.
As regional leaders in e-governance, these countries are an example to other African countries. Their progress underlines the importance of investing in digital infrastructure, human capital and improving online services.

International investments in Tunisia reached the amount of 1,388.9 MTND* at the end of the first half of 2024, according to a report made public in mid-August by FIPA Tunisia. Compared to the last three years, these investments recorded variations of +13.8% compared to 2023, +34.2% compared to 2022 and +42.0% compared to 2021.

The flow of non-energy FDI recorded during the first half of 2024 made it possible to carry out 610 investment operations with a total value of 1,057.2 MTND, creating 4,820 new jobs.

Among these investment projects:
– 34 (6%) are related to creation projects worth 77.2 MTND (7%) allowing the creation of 783 (16%) new job positions, and
– 576 (94%) are related to extension projects worth 980.0 MTND (93%) which made it possible to create 4,037 (84%) new job positions.

The distribution of incoming flows by country-of-origin places France in first position with 344.2MTND, or more than 32% of total FDI excluding energy. Italy is in second position with 141.3MTND, Germany third with 115.3MTND, Spain fourth with 79.6MTND and Qatar in fifth position with 72.5MTND.
– 1TND = 0.30 euro as of 8/16/2024
– 1TND = 0.32 US dollars as of 8/16/2024