Tunisia participated in the third edition of the Mediterranean Artificial Intelligence Forum, held in Marseille on November 5, 2026. The Tunisian delegation was led by Ambassador Dhia Khaled, who emphasized the opportunities for strengthening Tunisian-French cooperation in artificial intelligence. The forum brought together representatives from the public and private sectors of several Mediterranean countries, including Tunisia.
The forum focused on four priority sectors: industry, health, agriculture, and maritime, as well as four cross-cutting themes: ethics, sovereignty, environment, and education. Business-to-business meetings were also organized around innovative projects. The event saw the publication of a strategic report on AI in the Mediterranean, covering five countries on the southern shore of the Mediterranean, including Tunisia.
The report addressed key aspects of AI development, such as dedicated infrastructure, national AI strategies, applied research, computing and cloud capabilities, energy challenges, human capital, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Ambassador Khaled highlighted Tunisia's potential in AI and the efforts made to train qualified human resources and mobilize investments to consolidate basic infrastructure related to AI.
The Tunisian delegation included representatives from various structures and operators, such as the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, incubators, project leaders, startups, and researchers. They engaged in discussions with Nadia Hai, Ministerial Delegate to the Mediterranean, and Mohamed Chergui, Consul General of Tunisia in Marseille.
The second edition of the Mediterranean Artificial Intelligence Forum was held in Tunisia in November 2025, with around 3000 operators and actors in the field of artificial intelligence participating. This year's event built on the momentum of the previous edition, further solidifying the region's commitment to AI development.
The Mediterranean Artificial Intelligence Forum aims to promote cooperation and knowledge sharing among countries in the region. By bringing together experts and stakeholders, the forum provides a platform for discussing the latest developments and challenges in AI.
Tunisia's participation in the forum reflects the country's growing interest in AI and its potential applications. The country's efforts to develop its AI ecosystem and infrastructure are expected to continue, with a focus on collaboration and innovation.
Key points
- Tunisia's ambassador to France leads delegation to 3rd Mediterranean Artificial Intelligence Forum in Marseille
- Forum focuses on four priority sectors: industry, health, agriculture, and maritime
- Report on AI in the Mediterranean covers five countries on the southern shore of the Mediterranean, including Tunisia
