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Reviving History: the tech-driven innovations of Historiar

That’s what Historiar offers, a pioneering company in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality to reconstruct historical sites. Driven by a passion for new technologies and innovation, Houda embarked on her entrepreneurial journey by leveraging her expertise in AI and VR to create unique immersive experiences. Her company, Historiar, has developed automated […]

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Mediterranean Development Initiative teams up with Middle East Institute Switzerland

News / Ghazi Ben Ahmed

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the think tank MEIS | Middle East Institute Switzerland!

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Tunisia takes stride towards AI leadership with launch of public institute

News / Ahmed Lagha

Tunisia will launch its first public institute specialized in Artificial Intelligence (AI) starting from the next academic year, at the University of Tunis.

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Algiers, Tunis and Rabat: relations soured?

News / Ahmed Lagha

Western Sahara, formerly a Spanish colony, is claimed by Morocco as integral to its territory, while the Polisario Front (on the Algerian side) seeks independence for the region. In 1975, after Spain’s withdrawal, Morocco and Mauritania annexed most of the territory, sparking a war with the Polisario Front. A ceasefire was signed with the UN

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Tunisia and Italy: the moment of truth

News / Ghazi Ben Ahmed

Tunisia, Europe’s Border Guard Due to its strategic location on the Mediterranean, Tunisia finds itself at the heart of the migratory crisis affecting Europe, particularly Italy. The proximity of Tunisian shores to the Italian island of Lampedusa has made coastal cities like Sfax crucial transit points for migrants seeking to reach Europe. Overcrowded and often

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Why Meloni-von der Leyen’s Strategy on Migrants is a Colossal Failure

News / Ghazi Ben Ahmed

This policy of “externalizing” migration controls amounts to directly supporting dictators to do the “dirty work” and becoming the coast guards of the EU in exchange for a disguised rent under the Mattei Plan program, without any consideration for the root (…)

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Commemoration of the 86th anniversary of the Tunisian Martyrs’ Day

News / Ahmed Lagha

Today, we remember with respect and gratitude the martyrs of Tunisia, who sacrificed their lives for the freedom, dignity, and independence of their country. On April 9th, 1938, during the French colonial regime, a large number of Tunisians (…)

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Europe’s Demosthenes moment: putting defence at the centre of EU policies

News / Ghazi Ben Ahmed

Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission has posted a new article in his blog: “Europe’s Demosthenes moment: putting defence (…)

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When the EU sponsors dictators: EU migration agreements a springboard for the European elections?

News / Ghazi Ben Ahmed

In a process that raises numerous questions and criticisms, the European Union continues its strategy of outsourcing …

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Meeting with Ivan Krastev in Oxford

News / Ghazi Ben Ahmed

The Chairman of MDI, Ghazi Ben Ahmed, met with the President of the Centre for Liberal Strategies in Sofia, Ivan Krastev, in Oxford (UK), to discuss cooperation. Ivan Krastev is a political scientist, permanent fellow at the IWM (Institute of Human Sciences) in Vienna and Richard von Weizsäcker fellow at the Robert Bosch Stiftung in Berlin. He

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