On September 20, 2026, Henda Ben Alia Gharbi, Director General of Tunisia's Radio, attended the 115th Executive Council meeting of the Arab Radio Union in Hammamet. The meeting was also attended by delegates from member bodies of the union. The council reviewed the union's activities over the past year, covering areas such as news and program exchange, coverage of major events, training, investment, and technological developments.
The meeting provided an overview of the union's activities, including its efforts in exchanging news and programs among member states. It also covered the union's role in covering major events within the Arab region and beyond. The council discussed the union's training initiatives and investment strategies. Furthermore, it reviewed the latest technological advancements in the field of radio broadcasting.
The 115th Executive Council meeting is part of the preparations for the 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival, scheduled to take place from September 21 to 24, 2026, in Hammamet. The festival will feature a competition with 320 entries and a technology exhibition with over 85 exhibitors. The event will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of ArabSat.
The Arab Radio and Television Festival will have a diverse range of activities, including a competition for the best radio and television programs. A total of 320 works will be competing in the festival. In addition to the competition, the festival will feature a technology exhibition showcasing the latest advancements in broadcasting technology.
The technology exhibition at the festival will have over 85 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. The exhibition will provide an opportunity for broadcasting professionals to learn about the latest developments in the field. The festival's theme is "The Pulse of the Image and the Echo of the Future."
The 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival is expected to attract a large number of participants and visitors from across the Arab world. The event will provide a platform for broadcasting professionals to network and exchange ideas. It will also provide an opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their products and services.
The Director General of Tunisia's Radio, Henda Ben Alia Gharbi, represented Tunisia at the 115th Executive Council meeting of the Arab Radio Union. The meeting discussed various issues related to broadcasting in the Arab world. The Arab Radio Union is a prominent organization that aims to promote cooperation and exchange among its member states.
Key points
- Tunisia's radio chief participates in 115th Arab Radio Union Executive Council meeting in Hammamet.
- The 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival to take place from September 21 to 24, 2026, in Hammamet.
- The festival to feature a competition with 320 entries and a technology exhibition with over 85 exhibitors.
