Arabic News Weekly Edition for Tunisia, 12/1/1997
Weekly Edition, Tunisia - Week of December 1, 1997
- First major bank privatized in Tunisia
In another first in Tunisia, a public sector bank is going to be privatized. The Bank of Al Ganoub, considered to be one of the biggest banks in Tunisia, was put up for sale. Tunisia, Economics, 12/5/1997 - Egypt - Tunisia trade up to $300 million
Preparations are underway to increase the volume of the trade between Egypt and Tunisia and to increase Egyptian exports to Tunisia especially, petrochemicals, phosphates, tourist appliances, furniture and sanitary devices. Egypt-Tunisia, Economics, 12/5/1997 - Carthage Park Investment project in Tunisia
Carthage Park City is 23 hectares and is expected to house three thousand residents in 220 deluxe flats and 29 villas. The commercial center will include the market of Carthage, shops, restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, and a bank branch. Tunisia, Business, 12/4/1997 - Tunisian-French-Saudi ostrich growing project Tunisia, Business, 12/4/1997
- Tunisia full steam ahead with privatization
The privatization plan that started in 1986 is proceeding side-by-side with reforms in the country's economic structure that will provide the economy with 350 million dinars. Tunisia, Economics, 12/3/1997