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Ooredoo Tunisia Official Sponsor of the 50th Dougga International Festival

From La Presse · (2d ago) French Positive tone

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Ooredoo Tunisie has signed an official sponsorship agreement for the 50th edition of the Dougga International Festival.
  • This partnership marks Ooredoo's first time as the official sponsor of the festival, reaffirming its commitment to promoting culture.
  • The festival will feature two special concerts by Bryan Adams on May 2 and 3, 2026, ahead of the official opening.

Tunis, Tunisia – Ooredoo Tunisie proudly announces its role as the official sponsor for the landmark 50th edition of the Dougga International Festival, signaling a significant commitment to the promotion of Tunisian culture and arts.

This partnership represents Ooredoo's debut as the festival's main sponsor, underscoring the company's dedication to bringing exceptional artistic experiences closer to the Tunisian public. The festival, celebrating five decades of cultural excellence at one of Tunisia's most iconic heritage sites, holds particular significance this year.

Adding to the excitement, Ooredoo Tunisie will also support two exclusive concerts featuring international music icon Bryan Adams on May 2 and 3, 2026. These pre-festival events promise to offer a unique musical experience before the official opening.

Chez Ooredoo Tunisie, nous considérons que la culture ne se limite pas à être soutenue, elle doit être vécue et partagée. Notre engagement va au-delà de la connectivité : il s’agit de créer des moments qui rapprochent, qui inspirent et qui célèbrent notre identité. Soutenir la 50ᵉ édition du Festival International de Dougga s’inscrit naturellement dans cette vision. Dans un lieu où l’histoire rencontre la créativité, nous sommes fiers de contribuer à des expériences qui résonnent auprès de toutes les générations et reflètent la richesse de l’identité culturelle tunisienne.

— Eyas AssafCEO of Ooredoo Tunisie, expressing the company's vision for cultural engagement through the festival sponsorship.

Eyas Assaf, CEO of Ooredoo Tunisie, stated, "At Ooredoo Tunisie, we believe culture should not just be supported, but lived and shared. Our commitment extends beyond connectivity; it's about creating moments that connect, inspire, and celebrate our identity. Supporting the 50th edition of the Dougga International Festival aligns perfectly with this vision."

Mokhtar Belatek, President of the Dougga International Festival, welcomed the collaboration: "This 50th edition marks an important milestone, and we are delighted to welcome Ooredoo Tunisie as a partner for the first time. This support reflects a shared ambition to promote culture and make it accessible to a wider audience."

The festival itself is scheduled to run from July 2 to 15, 2026, featuring a diverse program with prominent figures from the Tunisian and Arab music scenes. This collaboration reinforces Ooredoo's position as a key player in Tunisia's cultural landscape, aiming to create meaningful experiences and moments of joy for communities across the nation.

Cette 50ᵉ édition constitue une étape importante dans le parcours du festival, et nous sommes ravis d’accueillir Ooredoo Tunisie en tant que partenaire pour la première fois. Ce soutien reflète une ambition commune : valoriser la culture et la rapprocher d’un public toujours plus large. Ensemble, nous nous réjouissons de proposer une édition exceptionnelle, fidèle à l’héritage de Dougga tout en ouvrant de nouvelles perspectives.

— Mokhtar BelatekPresident of the Dougga International Festival, highlighting the significance of the partnership and the shared goals.
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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.