Tunisia – June 4, 2025 – The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development concluded a high-level mission to Tunisia, reaffirming its strong and longstanding partnership with the country and its commitment to supporting the country’s economic growth and development plans. Arab Fund’s delegation, led by Mr. Bader Alsaad, Director General and Chairman of the Board of the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, held a series of strategic meetings with senior Tunisian leaders, including H.E. Prime Minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzri.

Discussions with government and institutional counterparts centered on preparing a pipeline of priority projects for the next 3–5 years and gaining a comprehensive understanding of Tunisia’s financial and development priorities – a key step towards structuring the Fund’s support through medium-term project financing packages.

“Arab Fund’s new strategy focusses on supporting national economic and social priorities of our member countries. With this in focus, we aim to build a pipeline of high-impact projects that respond to today’s challenges and support Tunisia’s long-term vision,” said Mr. Bader Alsaad, Director General and Chairman of the Board.

Over the past decades, the Arab Fund played a vital role in Tunisia’s development journey, providing over KWD 1 billion (approximate $3.26 billion) in financing for high-impact projects across critical sectors such as transport, energy, water, education, and disaster response.

Notable projects include the construction of major expressways (Tunis–Medjez El Bab, Tunis–Bizerte), the expansion of energy capacity through the Ghannouch power plant, the reinforcement of national water security via dam projects, and the enhancement of educational infrastructure in underserved regions. This mission marks a new phase of cooperation – centered on long-term planning, local impact, and regional solidarity. As Tunisia continues to navigate global and domestic pressures, the Arab Fund remains a trusted partner, committed to advancing opportunity, economic resilience, and sustainable development.

About the Arab Fund: The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development is a regional financial institution based in Kuwait, established in 1968 to support the economic and social development of Arab countries. Through loans, grants, and technical assistance, the Arab Fund finances infrastructure, education, health, water and sanitation and public service projects that contribute to sustainable development and regional cooperation across the Arab world.