The Tunisian National Automobile Club, a member of the International Automobile Federation (FIA), made a notable appearance at the Arab Radio and Television Festival held in Tunisia and Yasmine Hammamet. The club participated through a series of initiatives that combined road safety, automobile sports, tourism, and combating hate speech in media platforms. This participation included a special booth for the club and FIA at the technology exhibition and program market.

The participation also involved a awareness campaign in collaboration with the National Observatory for Road Safety, along with the organization of a specialized workshop and the launch of the "Tunis Charter" for sportsmanship and combating hate speech in media. These activities aimed at promoting road safety awareness and sportsmanship. The club organized historical car rides for festival guests and Arab media professionals.

The historical car rides were an initiative to highlight Tunisia's cultural and tourist heritage while reinforcing road safety awareness messages. According to the club's president, Karim Azouz, this participation was an extension of the club's efforts to introduce the activities of FIA member clubs and enhance the presence of motor sports, transportation, tourism, and road safety. The event provided a platform for the club to showcase its activities.

Ziad Salemi, vice president of the club, emphasized the importance of highlighting FIA's activities and its member clubs, as well as upcoming international events. He noted that these efforts align with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem's vision to support member clubs and enhance their presence on the international stage. The participation in the festival was seen as a strategic move.

The FIA has been actively involved in various initiatives, including the Global Alliance to Stop Hate Speech in Sports, launched by Mohammed Ben Sulayem. As part of this initiative, a workshop was organized to address hate speech in sports. The FIA continues to work towards combating hate speech and promoting sportsmanship. The club's participation in the festival was part of these broader efforts.

The event also underscored the significance of partnerships and collaborations in promoting road safety, sports, and tourism. The Tunisian National Automobile Club's participation in the festival demonstrated its commitment to these causes. The club's activities at the festival contributed to the broader goals of promoting road safety and combating hate speech.

The Arab Radio and Television Festival provided a platform for the Tunisian National Automobile Club and FIA to engage with a wider audience and promote their initiatives. The club's participation was seen as a positive step towards achieving its goals. The festival concluded with a renewed focus on the importance of collaboration and partnership in promoting social causes.

Key points

  • The Tunisian National Automobile Club and FIA participated in the Arab Radio and Television Festival with initiatives focusing on road safety, automobile sports, tourism, and combating hate speech.
  • The participation included a special booth, awareness campaign, workshop, and historical car rides to promote road safety and sportsmanship.
  • The event aligned with FIA's vision to support member clubs and enhance their presence on the international stage.

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