Tunisia's Minister of Cultural Affairs, Amine El Sarrahi, recently held a working session with various cultural institutions to review projects completed during 2025 and 2026. The meeting aimed to address the legislative, logistical, and financial difficulties faced by these institutions. El Sarrahi met with directors of prominent cultural institutions, including the Tunis Opera House, the National Center for Living Art, the House of Poetry, the House of Novel, and the National Center for Ceramic Art.
The session was part of the government's efforts to monitor the performance of cultural institutions and explore ways to improve their operations. El Sarrahi emphasized the importance of developing clear action plans for the upcoming period and working on model projects that promote the uniqueness of creative cultural work. She acknowledged the efforts made by these institutions to achieve their objectives and encouraged them to continue their work.
During the meeting, El Sarrahi and the institution directors reviewed the projects completed in 2026 and those planned for 2027. They discussed the current state of these institutions and the challenges they face. The minister stressed the need for these institutions to develop innovative projects that showcase Tunisian culture and creativity.
El Sarrahi called for a follow-up meeting with the legal affairs department to discuss practical steps to overcome the current challenges and support plans to simplify administrative procedures. She emphasized the importance of addressing the difficulties faced by these institutions to ensure their continued success.
The meeting was attended by several prominent cultural institution directors, including Sлим Snajai, director of the Tunis Opera House, Arabia Ayari, director of the National Center for Living Art, Ahmed Chakir Ben Dhia, director of the House of Poetry, Youns Soltani, director of the House of Novel, and Mohamed Hashicha, director of the National Center for Ceramic Art.
The discussion focused on finding solutions to the challenges faced by these institutions, including legislative, logistical, and financial difficulties. El Sarrahi reiterated her commitment to supporting these institutions and promoting the development of Tunisian culture.
The Tunisian government has been working to promote the country's cultural sector, with a focus on developing innovative projects and supporting cultural institutions. The meeting between El Sarrahi and the institution directors is part of these efforts, aimed at ensuring the continued success and growth of Tunisia's cultural sector.
Key points
- The Tunisian government is working to support cultural institutions and promote the development of the country's cultural sector.
- The minister emphasized the importance of developing clear action plans and working on model projects that promote the uniqueness of creative cultural work.
- The meeting aimed to address the legislative, logistical, and financial difficulties faced by cultural institutions in Tunisia.
