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.

Investment in the future
Marquardt Opens New Plant in Tunisia

• State-of-the-art automotive plant in El Fejja
• 1,500 jobs by the end of the decade
• Production of control panels for premium vehicles begins

Rietheim-Weilheim, Germany / El Fejja, Tunisia, September 26, 2024 – Mechatronics specialist Marquardt officially opened its new plant in.

El Fejja, Tunisia, near the capital Tunis. The state-of-the-art production facility marks another important milestone in the family-owned company’s commitment to North Africa. Production of innovative control panels for the interior of premium vehicles has already begun. The investment in the new building, machinery and equipment amounts to over 50 million euros. Marquardt plans to create an additional 1,500 new jobs for engineers, technicians and production staff by the end of the decade.

“In the midst of very challenging economic times, we are sending a clear signal for the future with the opening of this new plant. Tunisia is and will remain a key location for us, and the region offers ideal conditions for our growth plans. This is where we manufacture control elements that will shape the vehicle interiors of tomorrow. At the same time, we are creating new prospects for numerous engineers, technicians and production employees in the region,” said Dr. Harald Marquardt, Chairman of the Executive Board of the Marquardt Group, at the inauguration.

Mechatronic solutions for various industries
Marquardt has been represented in Tunisia since 1991. In the midst of the Arab Spring, the family business invested in its first own plant, which was inaugurated in 2014 in Al Agba near Tunis. The initial focus was on the production of electrical tool switches and standard switches, for example for household appliances. Today, Marquardt employees in Tunisia also manufacture mechatronic components for building and air Germany conditioning technology, cleaning equipment, off-road vehicles, industrial applications and for renowned manufacturers in the automotive industry.

Marquardt-Press-Plant-Tunisia-El-Fejja-Ribbon-Cut.jpg: Official opening of the new Marquardt plant in El Fejja, Tunisia, with Dr. Harald Marquardt (2nd from right), CEO of the Marquardt Group, and Tunisia’s
Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Abdelhafidh (3rd from right)

Marquardt-Press-Plant-Tunisia-El-Fejja-Key-Handover: Symbolic handover of the keys for the new Marquardt plant in El Fejja,
Tunisia.

About Marquardt

Marquardt, a family-run company founded in 1925 and based in RietheimWeilheim, Germany, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of electromechanical and electronic switches and switching systems. The products of the mechatronics expert are used by many well-known customers in the automotive industry and include operating components, vehicle access, driver authorization systems and battery management systems. The company’s systems are also used in household appliances, industrial applications and power tools. Marquardt Group employs around 10,000 members of staff worldwide at 22 locations in four continents. Turnover in the 2023 financial year was just under 1.4 billion euros. Each year, Marquardt invests around ten percent of its revenues in research and development.
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