Tunisia signs stadium reconstruction contract
A Chinese consortium will rebuild the El Menzah Olympic Stadium for up to 600 million dinars.
Tunisia has signed a contract to reconstruct the El Menzah Olympic Stadium. The agreement, signed on Thursday, October 29, 2026, involves the Tunisian state and a consortium of two Chinese companies, China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) and China CAMC Engineering (CAMCE). The project's total cost is estimated between 520 and 600 million dinars.
The reconstruction and modernization will include the stands, athletics track, and other sports facilities. The work is expected to take between 30 and 36 months. The signing ceremony was attended by the Minister of Equipment and Housing, Salah Zouari, and the Chinese Ambassador to Tunisia, Wan Li.
The project aims to transform the stadium into a modern sports facility with enhanced safety, accessibility, and spectator comfort. Improvements will also focus on public circulation and equipment optimization.
Why it mattersTunisian citizens will benefit from a modernized sports stadium with improved facilities and safety.