Fitch Ratings Upgrades Tunisia's Credit Rating to CCC+

People walk out of the Central Bank in Tunis, Tunisia, October 4, 2017. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi/File Photo
People walk out of the Central Bank in Tunis, Tunisia, October 4, 2017. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi/File Photo
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Fitch Ratings Upgrades Tunisia's Credit Rating to CCC+

People walk out of the Central Bank in Tunis, Tunisia, October 4, 2017. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi/File Photo
People walk out of the Central Bank in Tunis, Tunisia, October 4, 2017. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi/File Photo

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Tunisia’s credit rating to CCC+, reflecting growing confidence in the government’s ability to meet its significant financing needs.

Fitch noted Monday that continued external support and a decrease in foreign debt repayments would enable Tunisia to balance its net external financing by 2026.

“We believe that the local banking sector can play a key role in meeting Tunisia’s financing needs, with state-owned banks likely to take on a larger share of the burden due to the cautious approach adopted by some private banks,” the agency added.



Madinah Investment Forum to Kick Off on Sunday

Madinah Investment Forum to Kick Off on Sunday
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Madinah Investment Forum to Kick Off on Sunday

Madinah Investment Forum to Kick Off on Sunday

The Madinah Investment Forum, organized by Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Chamber under the theme "Invest in Madinah", will start on Sunday and run for two days.
The forum consists of a diverse range of programs, events, and four specialized dialogue sessions focusing on key aspects of the national investment strategy. It will host 18 speakers and more than 40 entities, and present 200 investment opportunities, valued at over SAR57 billion, in more than ten targeted sectors, SPA reported.
The event will highlight Madinah's significant achievements and showcase development and investment projects in the region. It will explore promising investment sectors, comparative and competitive advantages, and the region's potential to support investment growth. Key areas of focus include hospitality, logistics, agriculture, and real estate.
The forum's objectives include identifying investment opportunities in Madinah, fostering investment partnerships, attracting new investments, and introducing financing solutions and business sector services for major development projects.
The event is aimed at a broad audience, including local and international investors, government agencies, development organizations, private sector representatives, investment agencies, financial institutions, consulting firms, and professional service providers.