El Menzah Olympic Stadium Reconstruction: Major Milestone Reached with Chinese Consortium

The reconstruction of the El Menzah Olympic Stadium has reached a significant new stage with the signing of a commercial contract between the Tunisian state and a Chinese consortium comprising China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) and China CAMC Engineering (CAMCE).

Contract Signing Ceremony

The ceremony took place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Equipment and Housing. Key attendees included:

Salah Zouari, Minister of Equipment and Housing
Sadok Mourali, Minister of Youth and Sports
Wan Li, Ambassador of China to Tunisia

Project Scope and Economic Impact

The project focuses on the reconstruction of the stadium and the modernization of its facilities. For the construction and building materials (BTP) sector, this project represents a substantial market opportunity, potentially mobilizing:

Construction firms
Material suppliers
Specialized providers of sports equipment and technical installations

Next Steps

The signing of the commercial contract marks a crucial advancement in this long-standing project. However, its full realization now hinges on the effective commencement of construction works and the strict adherence to the scheduled timelines.