Advans Tunisie Announces €90 Million Syndicated Loan
Advans Tunisie has announced the signing of a €90 million syndicated loan with a pool of banks comprising Banque Internationale Arabe de Tunisie (BIAT), Qatar National Bank Tunisia (QNB), Amen Bank, and Arab Tunisian Bank (ATB). The operation is being led by BIAT, which has been designated as the lead bank. This medium-term financing, with a maturity of five years, will enable Advans Tunisie to strengthen its financing capacity for the benefit of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which are at the heart of its mission.
Signing Ceremony
The signing ceremony took place on July 22, 2026, at the BIAT headquarters, in the presence of:
- Meriem Zine, General Manager of Advans Tunisie
- Elyes Jebir, General Manager of BIAT
- Lotfi Debbabi, General Manager of QNB Tunisia
- Rym Trabelsi, Director of Corporate Operations at Amen Bank
- Riadh Hajjej, General Manager of ATB
A Major Step in Advans Tunisie's Development
This operation marks a major step in the development of Advans Tunisie. It illustrates the confidence placed in the institution's financial solidity, governance quality, and ability to contribute sustainably to economic development and financial inclusion.
Strengthening Support for Tunisian Entrepreneurs
Thanks to this new financing line, Advans Tunisie will strengthen its capacity to support Tunisian entrepreneurs. The funds will enable the institution to support their development and modernization projects, while promoting productive investment, job creation, and economic growth throughout the country.
Statements
On this occasion, Meriem Zine, General Manager of Advans Tunisie, stated: "The signing of this €90 million syndicated loan marks an important step in the development of Advans Tunisie and testifies to the confidence of our banking partners. Thanks to this mobilization, we will strengthen our capacity to support an increasing number of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises across Tunisia, while contributing to financial inclusion and the country's economic development. I would like to thank BIAT, as the lead bank, as well as Amen Bank, ATB, and QNB Tunisia for their trust and commitment to our side."
Elyes Jebir, General Manager of BIAT, added: "This operation is part of BIAT's strategy to promote expanded access to financial services and support initiatives with high social and economic impact. We are proud to have mobilized this consortium and coordinated this operation, which illustrates the ability of the participating banks to combine their expertise in the service of entrepreneurship, economic development, and financial inclusion."
