The 7th edition of the German-Arab Women's Forum was held in Berlin on October 6, 2026, with Tunisia participating through three women engaged in the Programme Ouissal. The programme aims to empower Arab women in entrepreneurship and project development, and to create a network for exchanging experiences among participants. The forum was attended by representatives from several Arab countries and was organized to mark the end of the 2025/2026 edition of Programme Ouissal.
Programme Ouissal was launched in Tunisia in 2013 and is financed by the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development, and supervised by the Arab-Euro-Mediterranean Organization for Economic Cooperation. The programme seeks to strengthen the capacities of Arab women in entrepreneurship and project development. According to the Tunisian Embassy in Germany, the three Tunisian women who participated in the forum are Amira Hasnaoui, Jihene Touati, and Rahma Sagni.
Amira Hasnaoui is an engineer and co-founder of the digital platform "Work Point", which is dedicated to managing workspaces and human resources. Jihene Touati is the president of the start-up "Arzak", which specializes in digital training for women artisans. Rahma Sagni is the owner of the company "Rama", which specializes in manufacturing sports and swimwear from recycled materials.
The German-Arab Women's Forum provides a platform for women from Arab countries to share their experiences and expertise in various fields. The forum aims to promote dialogue and cooperation between Germany and Arab countries, and to support the empowerment of women in the Arab world. The participation of the three Tunisian women in the forum is a testament to the country's commitment to promoting women's empowerment and entrepreneurship.
The Tunisian Embassy in Germany played a key role in facilitating the participation of the three Tunisian women in the forum. The embassy has been working to promote Tunisian-German cooperation in various fields, including economic development and women's empowerment. The participation of the three women in the forum is expected to strengthen ties between Tunisia and Germany.
Programme Ouissal has been instrumental in empowering Arab women in entrepreneurship and project development. The programme has provided training and support to women from various Arab countries, enabling them to develop their skills and expertise. The programme has also created a network of women who can share their experiences and expertise.
The participation of the three Tunisian women in the German-Arab Women's Forum is a significant achievement for Tunisia. It highlights the country's commitment to promoting women's empowerment and entrepreneurship, and its efforts to strengthen ties with Germany and other Arab countries. The forum provided a valuable opportunity for the three women to share their experiences and expertise with women from other Arab countries.
Key points
- Tunisia participates in 7th German-Arab Women's Forum in Berlin with three women engaged in Programme Ouissal
- Programme Ouissal aims to empower Arab women in entrepreneurship and project development
- Three Tunisian women participate in forum, representing various sectors including digital platforms, start-ups, and sustainable manufacturing
