As part of the specialized artisan training program, and following the conclusion of the *alfa* grass mat weaving course—organized by the National Office of Traditional Industries (ONAT) in partnership with the "Creative Tunisia" program and the National Agency for Employment

and Self-Employment (ANETI) at the Design and Innovation Center in Kasserine (running from June 1 to August 31, 2026)—Mr. Mabrouk El-Madouri, Director of Competence Development at ONAT, presided over the certificate distribution ceremony for the program's female beneficiaries. The event was attended by Mr. Mohsen El-Kahri, Regional Delegate for Traditional Industries in Kasserine; Mr. Hatem Ayadi, Director of the Employment and Self-Employment Office in Kasserine; and Ms. Rachida Saadaoui, representing "Creative Tunisia." Mr. El-Madouri also reviewed the progress of the artisan training program for craftspeople based in the Harahra area, which hosts trainees specializing in the embroidery of the traditional *Jebba* garment.