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AI-Media set to Showcase Cutting-Edge Captioning Solutions at Broadcast Asia Expo 2024

AI-Media set to Showcase Cutting-Edge Captioning Solutions at Broadcast Asia Expo 2024
AI-Media, world leaders in AI-powered captioning solutions, announces its participation in the Broadcast Asia Expo 2024, held from May 29th to 31st at the Singapore Expo. At Booth #5L3-3, AI-Media will unveil its latest advancements in broadcast captioning technology, designed to revolutionize the industry.

SINGAPORE, May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AI-Media, world leaders in AI-powered captioning solutions, announces its participation in the Broadcast Asia Expo 2024, held from May 29th to 31st at the Singapore Expo. At Booth #5L3-3, AI-Media will unveil its latest advancements in broadcast captioning technology, designed to revolutionize the industry.

At AI-Media’s booth, visitors will have the opportunity to explore a range of cutting-edge products, including AI-Media’s automated captioning solution, LEXI, and the newly launched LEXI Recorded. The booth will feature live demo stations for both LEXI and LEXI Recorded, allowing attendees to see these solutions in action. These innovations highlight AI-Media’s commitment to delivering groundbreaking, cutting-edge solutions in broadcasting technology.

AI-Media’s LEXI and LEXI Viewer solution will be showcased throughout the event on the Broadcast Asia stage in Hall 6 of the venue. AI-Media will be captioning all sessions happening live on stage, demonstrating our cutting-edge captioning solutions in real-time and highlighting their advanced capabilities.

AI-Media’s Commitment to Innovation

Broadcast Asia Expo 2024 provides an important platform for us to showcase our latest innovations in captioning technology,” said James Ward, Chief Sales Officer at AI-Media. “We look forward to demonstrating how AI-Media’s solutions, including our advanced AI captioning and translation solution, LEXI, can revolutionize the broadcast industry, setting new standards in efficiency and accessibility.”

Present at the booth will be key members of the AI-Media APAC team including Declan Gallagher, General Manager; Gordon Chua, Business Development Manager; and Rob Waller, Technical Sales. With extensive experience in the broadcast industries, they will all be available for personalized meetings to discuss how AI-Media’s solutions can benefit various broadcasting needs.

Explore world-leading captioning solutions by AI-Media:

LEXI – The Leading AI-Powered Captioning Solution

LEXI stands at the forefront of AI-powered captioning, delivering unmatched accuracy and innovative features for live TV, streaming, meetings, and events. For the first time in February 2024, AI-Media was able to unveil groundbreaking data showcasing the superiority of its AI captioning product, LEXI, over traditional human workflows. With advanced capabilities such as speaker identification and intelligent caption placement, attendees can witness LEXI’s performance through live demonstrations at Booth #5L3-3.

LEXI Recorded – Revolutionizing Captioning for VOD Content

The newly launched LEXI Recorded offers rapid turnaround times for time-sensitive recorded content. Utilizing AI-powered automation, this solution streamlines the captioning process, enabling media professionals, content creators, and broadcasters to deliver accessible content with remarkable speed and accuracy.

SDI and IP Encoders

AI-Media provides a comprehensive range of SDI and IP caption encoders, such as the HD492 (Encoder Pro) and ALTA MPEG – TS and 2110 versions, powered by advanced EEG technology. These encoders cater to diverse captioning requirements and seamlessly integrate with AI-Media’s flagship AI-powered solution, LEXI, ensuring unparalleled accuracy and efficiency.

Experience AI-Media’s advanced captioning solutions firsthand at Broadcast Asia Expo 2024. From SDI encoders to the innovative LEXI, LEXI Recorded, LEXI DR, and more, AI-Media continues to set new standards in captioning technology. Visit us at Booth #5L3-3 to explore these advancements and schedule a personalized meeting with our team.

Book a meeting here: Calendly
Register for the event here: Asia Tech x Singapore Registration

For more information about AI-Media and its groundbreaking captioning solutions, visit:

AI-Media: AI-Media: AI-Powered Captioning Technology & Solutions

LEXI : https://www.ai-media.tv/our-products/lexi-ai-powered-captioning-tool-kit/lexi-asr/

LEXI Recorded: https://www.ai-media.tv/our-products/lexi-ai-powered-captioning-tool-kit/lexi-recorded/

About AI-Media:

Founded in Australia in 2003, AI-Media is a pioneering technology company specializing in innovative captioning workflow solutions. As a global leader, AI-Media provides high-quality AI-powered live and recorded captioning and translation technology and solutions to a diverse range of customers and markets worldwide. For the first time in February 2024, AI-Media was able to unveil groundbreaking data showcasing the superiority of its AI captioning product, LEXI, over traditional human workflows. This milestone further solidifies AI-Media’s position as the foremost AI technology leader in live and recorded captioning workflow solutions. With a commitment to utilising our deep industry experience and sophisticated AI technology to create solutions which streamline and simplify processes, AI-Media empowers leading broadcasters, enterprises and government agencies globally to ensure seamless accessibility and inclusivity in their content. Ai-Media (ASX: AIM) commenced trading on the ASX on 15 September 2020.

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Media Contact: Fiona Habben – Fiona.habben@ai-media.tv

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Formation ’24 – The Premier Tech Conference for Insurance Industry Leaders – Kicks Off in Dallas

The Pinnacle Gathering of Global Insurance and Technology Innovators Convenes in Dallas, Texas

BOSTON, May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, kicks off Formation ’24. The event takes place at the Omni Dallas Hotel in Dallas, Texas.

This year’s theme, “Simplifying Together,” is focused on working with customers and partners to simplify the complexity of insurance. Formation ’24 is an unparalleled event experience featuring enriching content, extensive industry networking opportunities, and memorable activities.

Simplifying Together at Formation ‘24

Formation ’24 features esteemed customers sharing best practices and firsthand experiences in implementing Duck Creek and partner ecosystem innovations, in addition to Duck Creek leaders providing insight into industry trends and technologies for the year ahead.

“Formation is a special event that allows Duck Creek to engage directly with our customers and prepare them for the year ahead,” says Mike Jackowski, Chief Executive Officer, Duck Creek Technologies. “We are fortunate to work with many innovative insurance companies that are seen as leaders in our industry. The world of P&C and general insurance increasingly faces many complexities and challenges, and together, we are building solutions to simplify processes and help insurers focus on what matters most.”

Jackowski will take the main stage to discuss these challenges in depth and offer solutions. After giving his perspective on the state of the industry and how Duck Creek rises to meet these challenges, Jackowski will be followed by customers and other Ducks to provide a deep dive into topics such as how evergreen Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Active Delivery via the Azure Cloud have helped streamline underwriting for growth, profitability, and risk management.

Covering the Complexities of Insurtech

In addition to main stage general sessions, Formation ‘24 will host 40 general and hyper-focused breakout sessions covering every aspect of the P&C insurance industry attendees have top of mind. Sessions will cover AI and machine learning in insurtech, distribution management and risk management, cloud environments, automation, successful migration strategies, and so much more.

A highlight of the event includes a panel breakout session, “The Future of Insurance in Action,” featuring influential industry analysts as guest speakers. This panel discussion will focus on how insurers think about AI and the business and technology initiatives they are considering.

“Formation is a way for Duck Creek to showcase our commitment to investing in our customers,” says Chris McCloskey, Chief Operation Officer, Duck Creek Technologies. “We take pride in assisting customers in their growth and achieving business value, and at Formation ‘24, we bring together customers and partners to discuss how we can all work together with the right technology to simplify the process and reach the right outcomes.”

The agenda and speaker line-up are now available on the conference website. For more information on Formation ‘24, please visit https://www.duckcreek.com/formation/.

About Duck Creek Technologies

Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and X.

Media Contacts:
Carley Bunch
carley.bunch@duckcreek.com

GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 9121720

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Formation ’24 – The Premier Tech Conference for Insurance Industry Leaders – Kicks Off in Dallas

The Pinnacle Gathering of Global Insurance and Technology Innovators Convenes in Dallas, Texas

BOSTON, May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duck Creek Technologies, the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance, kicks off Formation ’24. The event takes place at the Omni Dallas Hotel in Dallas, Texas.

This year’s theme, “Simplifying Together,” is focused on working with customers and partners to simplify the complexity of insurance. Formation ’24 is an unparalleled event experience featuring enriching content, extensive industry networking opportunities, and memorable activities.

Simplifying Together at Formation ‘24

Formation ’24 features esteemed customers sharing best practices and firsthand experiences in implementing Duck Creek and partner ecosystem innovations, in addition to Duck Creek leaders providing insight into industry trends and technologies for the year ahead.

“Formation is a special event that allows Duck Creek to engage directly with our customers and prepare them for the year ahead,” says Mike Jackowski, Chief Executive Officer, Duck Creek Technologies. “We are fortunate to work with many innovative insurance companies that are seen as leaders in our industry. The world of P&C and general insurance increasingly faces many complexities and challenges, and together, we are building solutions to simplify processes and help insurers focus on what matters most.”

Jackowski will take the main stage to discuss these challenges in depth and offer solutions. After giving his perspective on the state of the industry and how Duck Creek rises to meet these challenges, Jackowski will be followed by customers and other Ducks to provide a deep dive into topics such as how evergreen Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Active Delivery via the Azure Cloud have helped streamline underwriting for growth, profitability, and risk management.

Covering the Complexities of Insurtech

In addition to main stage general sessions, Formation ‘24 will host 40 general and hyper-focused breakout sessions covering every aspect of the P&C insurance industry attendees have top of mind. Sessions will cover AI and machine learning in insurtech, distribution management and risk management, cloud environments, automation, successful migration strategies, and so much more.

A highlight of the event includes a panel breakout session, “The Future of Insurance in Action,” featuring influential industry analysts as guest speakers. This panel discussion will focus on how insurers think about AI and the business and technology initiatives they are considering.

“Formation is a way for Duck Creek to showcase our commitment to investing in our customers,” says Chris McCloskey, Chief Operation Officer, Duck Creek Technologies. “We take pride in assisting customers in their growth and achieving business value, and at Formation ‘24, we bring together customers and partners to discuss how we can all work together with the right technology to simplify the process and reach the right outcomes.”

The agenda and speaker line-up are now available on the conference website. For more information on Formation ‘24, please visit https://www.duckcreek.com/formation/.

About Duck Creek Technologies

Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. Visit www.duckcreek.com to learn more. Follow Duck Creek on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and X.

Media Contacts:
Carley Bunch
carley.bunch@duckcreek.com

GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 9121720

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Erie County to Deploy Microgrid at Rath Building with e2Companies R3Di® System

Microgrid and Resiliency Solutions Project Includes Infrastructure Upgrades to Meet County’s Long-Term Energy Needs

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., May 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — e2Companies, a leading provider of integrated solutions for power generation and distribution, and its subsidiary, Palm Energy, are leading a Microgrid and Resiliency Solutions Project for the Erie County Department of Public Works, which aims to increase power reliability at their buildings in Western New York.

This initiative begins with the need for a more reliable, cost-effective alternative for backup power generation at the Edward A. Rath County Office Building, a 16-story building that houses many of the county’s public offices. e2Companies will install its patented R3Di® System to provide uninterruptible, conditioned power for the building. In addition, the R3Di® System will incorporate a new rooftop solar array, making it a turnkey microgrid, further enabling flexibility for the utility during times of emergency grid conditions. e2Companies combines the system with grid optimization software and services to strategically dispatch power based on weather, market pricing, and grid conditions to make it a full-service Virtual Utility®, the first utility-grade network of Distributed Energy Resources designed to deliver full visibility and control with a turnkey, integrated solution.

As part of a long-term partnership stemming from this project, e2Companies and Palm Energy will evaluate Microgrid power needs for other facilities across Erie County and recommend solutions that may include on-site power systems, which will enhance their reliability and sustainability, and in turn energy costs and savings.

“In addition to no longer having to worry about providing power to a mission-critical building, Erie County is able to use our expertise to participate in market programs that may not have been feasible in the past,” said Jeffrey Bonerb, Vice President of Strategic Business Partnerships at e2Companies. “Our solutions are available to commercial, industrial, and government entities across New York State, and we are excited to expand our portfolio in the NYISO territory.”

e2Companies will partner with 34 Group, a New York State-certified Minority Business Enterprise led by Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas, to manage the construction of other projects identified through their ongoing assessments. “The project aligns well with 34 Group’s mission to build stronger communities by investing in construction that serves the public good and creates more local jobs,” Thomas said.

Erie County Public Works Commissioner William Geary said the Microgrid and Resiliency Solutions Project is an innovative partnership that sets a foundation for the county to continue being good stewards to the community during this global energy transition.

“Collaborating with e2Companies, Palm Energy, and 34 Group brings together the expertise and resources needed to propel our energy projects to success, leveraging each partner’s strengths for a more sustainable future,” Geary said.

About e2Companies
e2Companies is accelerating the energy transition with Virtual Utility®, the first utility-grade network of distributed energy resources that delivers Grid 3.0, autonomous grid stability. e2Companies’ patented technology, the R3Di® System, provides a synthetic utility BUS with inertia for continuous on-site power and seamless resiliency. The R3Di® System is continuously monitored by the Grove365 to optimize resources, track ESG targets, and unlock new revenue opportunities for customers.
To learn more about e2Companies, visit www.e2companies.com.

Investor Contact
Investors may contact investorrelations@e2companies.com with inquiries.

Media Contact
Media may contact marketing@e2companies.com or call 844-397-2692.

GlobeNewswire Distribution ID 9121529

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Trustifi Expands its Global Footprint, Signing with CyberDisti to Cover India, the UAE, & Africa

Geofencing capabilities and an exclusive new agreement expands the reach of Trustifi’s next-generation, AI-powered solutions to new countries

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESSWIRE / May 22, 2024 / Trustifi, the premier provider of AI- and cloud-based email cyber security solutions, announced the launch of new geofencing capabilities for its expanding customer base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This demand has been primarily driven by an exclusive agreement with CyberDisti, a major distributor serving the UAE, India, and Africa. This new development extends Trustifi’s geographic base, which already includes an impressive range of countries such as the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, Singapore, and Brazil, a geographic list that represents some of the world’s most technologically advanced nations.

CyberDisti is one of the leading email security distributors in its market. The company has offices in Mumbai, Kerala, Delhi, Bangalore, and Tamil Nadu in India; Kenya in Africa; Dubai in the UAE; and Oman. This distributor now solely offers Trustifi solutions to its network of managed service providers, giving credence to Trustifi’s position as a one-stop resource for email cybersecurity offerings. Trustifi’s comprehensive suite offers both inbound and outbound security encompassing anti-malware and antivirus, data loss protection, AES-256 encryption with tokenization capabilities, automated compliance to a host of global regulations, smart archiving features, an account takeover protection module, and an integrated new platform providing customizable threat simulation capabilities.

Cybersecurity continues to be a major concern in the UAE and its neighboring nations, as threats compound across the globe following the rise of AI-driven malware. For example, an increase in cybersecurity breaches in the UAE has been documented by Dark Reading, which reported that 87% of companies in this region have experienced cyber incidents in the past two years from both external and internal actors. And in India, a December cyberattack on an online government platform, the e-Nagarpalika portal of Madhya Pradesh, shut down that body’s services and compromised the data of residents across 412 cities, triggering a massive loss of revenue.

"Cybersecurity issues are only amplifying as AI-based technologies advance, to the point where it’s becoming near impossible for network users to tell viable emails apart from damaging imposter phishing attempts-and many of the largest breaches in recent memory can be traced to a single password compromise. Companies need to be more proactive and take these risks out of their users’ hands by leveraging advanced, AI-based, layered security solutions. CyberDisti understands that, and has taken action for their solution providers," said Rom Hendler, CEO and co-founder of Trustifi. "The fact that CyberDisti has entrusted us to be its sole provider of email cybersecurity solutions is evidence of the wide-ranging capability of our products. We’re proud to be able to extend these AI-based protections to CyberDisti’s customers throughout India-one of the most populated regions in the world-in addition to the UAE and Africa."

Trustifi’s AI-powered solutions provide superior protection compared to traditional security packages. Too many conventional SEG (security email gateway)-based solutions leverage blacklisting and whitelisting of known malicious IP addresses as their main tactic in filtering threats. Such methods are not adequate in this age of clever AI-generated and social engineering attacks, which lure victims to persuasive mock-ups of known vendor web sites in order to commandeer those users’ credentials. In addition, Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks target high-level personnel, hacking their accounts and composing convincing requests to transfer money via wire. Blacklisting techniques simply can’t detect these more sophisticated strategies. Only advanced AI-trained filters that interpret text and identify ill-intentioned keywords can flag such attempts. Trustifi’s next generation solutions utilize these progressive methods.

"Trustifi’s suite incorporates such a powerful range of capabilities, we felt they presented considerable benefits over many less-versatile email cybersecurity options," said Jibu John, CEO of CyberDisti. "Trustifi offers a born-in-the-cloud portfolio, developed specifically to address techniques that have developed since the advent of cutting-edge, AI-based threats. Their solutions leverage the same kinds of AI-driven tools to detect and help administrators remediate these advanced attacks. When we weighed these advantages, Trustifi was the clear choice to be our exclusive email cybersecurity provider."

Trustifi was recognized in the 2023 Gartner Market Guide for Email Security* for its Outbound Shield, Inbound Shield, and Account Takeover Protection solution. In addition, Trustifi’s solutions have repeatedly been acknowledged through awards from esteemed sources such as CRN, the American Business Association, ChannelVision magazine, Expert Insights, the Cybersecurity Breakthrough Awards, SourceForge, and the "Globee" Business Awards.

*Gartner, "Market Guide for Email Security", Ravisha Chugh, Peter Firstbrook, Franz Hinner, 13 February 2023. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

https://go.trustifi.com/gartner-email

About Trustifi

Trustifi is a cybersecurity firm featuring solutions delivered on a software-as-a-service platform including sophisticated AI-driven tools. Trustifi leads the market with the easiest-to-use and deploy email security products providing both inbound and outbound email security from a single vendor. The most valuable asset to any organization, other than its employees, is the data contained in its email, and Trustifi’s key objective is keeping clients’ data, reputations, and brands safe from all threats related to email. With Trustifi’s Inbound Shield, Data Loss Prevention, Account Takeover Protection, and Email Encryption, clients are always one step ahead of attackers. www.trustifi.com

Follow Trustifi: Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

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SOURCE: Trustifi

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President Saied offers condolences to Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution of Iran on death of Iranian president


Tunis: President Kais Saied met on Wednesday evening in Tehran with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and offered him condolences on the death of Ebrahim Raisi, the late President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and his companions, according to a statement issued by the Presidency of the Republic.

The President of the Republic, on Wednesday morning, paid his condolences in Tehran on the death of the late Iranian President.

The Iranian television, on Monday, announced the death of the Iranian president and his companions in a helicopter crash on Sunday in East Azerbaijan province.

The body of the late Iranian president will be buried on Thursday, in the city of Mashhad, his hometown in northeastern Iran.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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Head of Swiss Federal Department of Justice and Police begins working visit to Tunisia


Tunis: Head of the Swiss Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP), Federal Councillor Beat Jans, and his accompanying delegation arrived in Tunis on Wednesday evening for a working visit that will last until Friday, May 24.

Interior Minister Kamel Feki saw in the Federal Councillor at Tunis Carthage airport, according to a brief statement issued by the Ministry of Interior.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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President Saied offers condolences in Tehran on death of president Ebrahim Raisi [Upd 1]


Tunis: President Kais Saied Wednesday offered condolences in Tehran on the death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi.A funeral procession was held.

The funeral procession for the late president and officials killed in Sunday’s helicopter crash started on Tuesday in the city of Tabriz in the East Azerbaijan province, northwestern Iran, where the crash occured. It will run for three days.

President Raisi would be buried Thursday in his hometown Mashhad, northeastern Iran.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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‘INAI workshops received positive response among parties concerned by access to information law’


Tunis: Secretary General of the Access to Information Authority (French: INAI), Fethi Methnani, said that “the workshops organized by the body received a positive responsiveness among the various parties concerned by the application of the law relating to the right of access to information.”

Speaking to TAP, on Wednesday, on the sidelines of a workshop held by INAI on evaluating the application of the provisions of organic law n°2016-22 of March 24, 2016, relating to the right of access to information, Methnani indicated that a preliminary report was presented on the evaluation of the civil society, judges and lawyers of this law to be submitted to the administration concerned.

From December 2017 to May 20, 2024, the INAI recorded nearly 8,000 cases related to conflicts on the right of access to information between citizens and the structures subject to the provisions of Organic Law No. 2016-22.

This workshop is part of a series of workshops organized by INAI in a number of regions across the country, incm
luding Tabarka, Sousse and Sfax, in partnership with the Geneva Center for Security Sector Governance (DCAF).

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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ISIE dicusses amendment of decision related to media coverage during elections


Tunis: The Independent High Authority for Elections (French: ISIE) assigned the executive management to develop a draft amendment to regulatory decision No. 8 of 2018 to ensure the smooth running of the electoral process.

A working meeting between the ISIE members and Executives of the Central Directorate of Legal Affairs and Campaign Control was held, on Wednesday, to examine the amendment of the decision setting the rules and conditions to be respected by the media sector during election periods.

Participants underlined the need to introduce amendments enshrining the fundamental principles of the campaign as stipulated in Article 52 of the electoral law as well as monitor whether they are respected by the media sector, including audiovisual media and electronic websites.

They also insisted on the need to apply Article 66 of the electoral law which prohibits candidates from making use of foreign media not subject to Tunisian legislation.

Ensuring neutrality towards all candidates, equal opportunities bet
ween them, objectivity and balance of media coverage as well as transparency of funding sources were also raised during the meeting.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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Hajj2024: First flight to the holy places from Tunis-Carthage airport


Tunis: Tunisian pilgrims left Tunis-Carthage airport, on Wednesday, to the holy places, to perform the rites of Hajj 1045-2024.

Forty-two return flights are scheduled this year from 8 Tunisian airports.

Religious Affairs Minister, Brahim Chaïbi, Saudi Ambassador to Tunis, Abdelaziz Ben Ali al Saqr and officials greeted the pilgrims from the governorates of Tunis, Ariana, Nabeul, Ben Arous and Médenine before departure.

The last flight of Tunisian pilgrims to the holy places is scheduled for June 11, 2024 from Tunis-Carthage airport. The first return of Tunisian travelers from Jeddah is scheduled for June 21, while the last flight is scheduled for July 9, 2024.

Speaking to journalists, Chaibi indicated that Tunisair will operate 22 flights while the other 20 flights will be operated by the Saudi airlines.

Some 10,982 Tunisian pilgrims are expected to perform the Hajj rites, including a thousand pilgrims from abroad.

The average age of pilgrims this year is 56 years old. The oldest is 104 years old from R
emada (Tataouine) and the youngest of the pilgrims, from Sfax is 25 years old.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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Journalists protest against trial of Borhen Bssais and Mourad Zeghidi


Tunis: A large number of journalists, Wednesday, held a sit-in outside the Tunis Court of First Instance as a protest against the trial of TV and radio presenter Borhen Bssais and political commentator Mourad Zeghidi under Decree 54.

Borhen Bssais and Mourad Zeghidi are facing charges of “defamation and spreading rumors on social media platforms,” lawyer Nizar Ayed said.

Their trial started in the Criminal Chamber No. 8 of the Tunis Court of First Instance, Bssais’ lawyer, Nizar Ayed indicated, adding that all scenarios are possible despite ‘their innocence.’

During the sit-in, journalists raised slogans calling for guaranteeing freedom of expression as well as releasing journalists and all columnists being prosecuted under the same decree.

Speaking to journalists, President of the National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT), Zied Dabbar highlighted that ‘this first sit-in is part of a series of protests planned by the sector,’ reiterating that ‘other protests will be held pending the response of the go
vernment.’

“Solidarity between journalists is no longer enough amid the deterioration of the situation of the media sector as well as authorities’ inertia,” he said.

Dabbar underlined that 42 legal proceedings were initiated against media professionals, adding that ‘5 journalists were sentenced to prison.’

The sit-in was organised by SNJT.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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Borhen Bssais and Mourad Zeghidi sentenced to 12 months in prison (statement)


Tunis: The Tunis Court of First Instance sentenced TV and radio presenter Borhen Bssais and political commentator Mourad Zeghidi to 12 months in prison each in two separate cases, court spokesperson Mohamed Zitouna told TAP on Wednesday evening.

A first six-month sentence was imposed for “intentionally using information and communication networks and systems to produce, disseminate, broadcast, transmit and prepare false news and rumours with the aim of violating the rights of others and harming public security.”

The second six-month sentence for Bssais and Zeghidi is “for using information systems and disseminating news containing untruths with the aim of defaming others and causing them material and moral harm,” the same source added.

Bssais and Zeghidi were arrested on May 11 and their detention was extended for a further 48 hours before the Public Prosecutor issued committal orders against them on May 15 and scheduled a hearing for Wednesday to consider their cases.

Spokesperson Zitouna had previously
told TAP that Zeghidi and Bssais were suspected of “using information systems to disseminate and spread news containing personal data and untrue facts with the aim of defaming others and harming their reputation, as stipulated in Article 24 of Decree No. 54 of 2022”.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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Atempt to cross sea border illegally foiled and 30 Tunisians arrested (National Guard)


Tunis: A patrol from the National Guard’s Criminal Investigation Department in Mahres, Sfax district, foiled a plan to illegally cross the sea border and arrested 30 Tunisians preparing to set sail illegally, the Directorate General of the National Guard said in a statement on Wednesday.

A boat, a light truck, two motorcycles, an unlicensed hunting rifle and a sum of money in Tunisian currency were also seized, according to the same source.

After being consulted, the public prosecutor’s office ordered the necessary measures to be taken against them, it added.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse