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Creation of an Artisanal Village in Sejnane
A plot of land has been dedicated to the creation of an artisanal village in Sejnane, as part of the decisions announced during the Regional Tourism Council held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the governorate of Bizerte, under the presidency of the Minister of Tourism, Sofiane Tekaya.
Project Details
The project will be carried out in coordination with the concerned ministries, state domain services, and regional authorities. The minister also announced the construction of ten model kiosks for the benefit of 30 artisans in the region, in order to support their economic integration and improve the valorization of local artisanal products. Sofiane Tekaya also indicated that the renovation work on the exhibition space of the Regional Craftsmanship Commissariat in Bizerte has been completed.
Regional Development and Local Specificities
During the meeting, the minister emphasized the importance of regional development and the valorization of local specificities, particularly in inland areas. He highlighted that the Sejnane region has significant potential in the fields of craftsmanship and alternative tourism. For his part, the governor of Bizerte affirmed that the governorate has several natural, cultural, and historical assets capable of strengthening the region's tourist attractiveness, particularly through the development of ecological, rural, and cultural tourism.
