"At the Arab Radio and TV Festival, NACT highlights tourism and sustainability"
In the picturesque town of Yasmine Hammamet, near Enfidha International Airport, a significant event took place. The Arab Media Conference, with its focus on supporting national efforts in reducing carbon emissions and protecting the climate, brought together a diverse group of guests.
Among the attendees were athletes Nour Ben Diha and Amal Abdeli, showcasing Tunisia's sporting vibrancy, and academic Chiraz Jaziri, adding intellectual depth to the gathering. The event, organised by the National Audiovisual Centre of Tunisia (NACT), also served as a platform for key initiatives in mobility and sport.
The conference was a resounding success, leading to a series of significant outcomes, one of which was a visit to Studio Empire, a historic media complex revived in 2002 by producer Tarak Ben Ammar. This visit served not only to promote Tunisia's cultural assets but also positioned Yasmine Hammamet as a strategic tourism destination.
Guests, including Tunisian Minister of Tourism, Soufiane Tekaya, Amb. Ahmed Rashid Khattabi, Deputy Secretary General at the Arab League, Media & Communication Sector, Dr. Ibrahim Abu Zekry, President of the General Union of Arab Producers, and Asma Al-Habashi, President of the Arab Media Women Union, explored the studio and enjoyed a curated display of classic vehicles throughout public spaces and hotel grounds.
The event also showcased Tunisia's cultural and sporting figures. Noureddine Ben Ayed, a Tunisian actor, Sarah Bouhlel, an international boxing referee, Bassam Belhadj of the Garde Nationale Sports Club, and Imen Mehrzi, Miss World, were all present, adding to the event's vibrancy.
Ahmed Assaf, General Supervisor of the Official Palestinian Media, and Abderrahim Suleiman, Director-General of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), were also high-level guests at the festival. Eng. Alhamedi Al-Anezi, President and CEO of Arabsat, was another notable figure at the event.
As the Arab Media Conference concluded, it left a lasting impression on the town of Yasmine Hammamet, highlighting Tunisia's commitment to environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, and tourism promotion.
- The Arab Media Conference, held in Yasmine Hammamet, not only focused on supporting national efforts in reducing carbon emissions and protecting the climate, but also showcased the vibrancy of environmental science in various sectors, such as travel and lifestyle, as guests explored the historical Studio Empire.
- The event, in addition to positioning Yasmine Hammamet as a strategic tourism destination, provided a platform for influential figures like Nour Ben Diha, Amal Abdeli, and Imen Mehrzi, representatives of Tunisia's climate-change initiatives, sports, and culture respectively, to share their expertise and contribute to discussions on these important topics.