Preliminary results showed that Tunisia's incumbent president Kais Saied has been re-elected for a second term after winning 90.69 percent of the vote in Sunday's presidential election, the country's Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) said Monday.
The president was running against two rivals of the Chaab Party leader Zouhair Maghzaoui and jailed businessman Ayachi Zammel.
"A total of 2,704,155 Tunisian voters, men and women, participated in the voting process at home and abroad, resulting in a preliminary turnout of 27.7 percent," said ISIE President Farouk Bouasker.
The final results of the presidential election will be announced by Nov. 9 at the latest, Bouasker said.
The president's supporters appear to have remained loyal to him and his promise to transform Tunisia, especially against corruptions.
"The situation cannot change in one or two years. The reform project has started and it will continue. Tunisia is on the right path as it is getting rid of thieves, lobbies and corrupt officials who don't want the country to advance," said voter Leila Hanchi, also a supporter of Saied.
Analysts believe Saied's engagement with voters, and his promises to improve the lives of ordinary people earned him the people's trust.
"The landslide victory was expected because Kais Saied addressed the masses and listened to their concerns. His promises to the population made voters believe in him again," said Fadhel Tayachi, a political reporter with the Tunisian newspaper of Al-Chourouk Daily.
Tunisia conducts presidential elections every five years, and the 66-year-old Saied has been in office since his election in 2019.
Tunisia's incumbent president Kais Saied re-elected: preliminary results
Tunisia's incumbent president Kais Saied re-elected: Preliminary results
Tunisia's incumbent president Kais Saied re-elected: Preliminary results
Macao has been emerging as a global hub for conventions and exhibitions in recent years by exploring the enormous opportunities in the sector, driving the region to advance its economic diversification and embrace a brighter future.
Macao has received many awards this year, such as the Best Convention City (Asia) and the Best BT-MICE City, showcasing the recognition for and influence of Macao's exhibition industry.
More than 1,000 electronic game enthusiasts from all over the world gathered recently in Macao to participate in a esports themed event.
Su Zhili, organizer of the event, said that Macao's rich experience in hosting large-scale events, coupled with its good infrastructure, has driven him to choose the region as an ideal destination to hold such an activity.
"Macao has held many similar large-scale events. It has rich experience, and the facilities at the venue are relatively mature, so we can start our work comfortably," said Su.
During the first three quarters of 2024, Macao held more than 1,000 conferences and exhibitions in total.
"We will invite more professional, special conferences to be held in Macao and also cultivate more exhibition brands with international influence in Macao, so as to promote Macao's exhibitions to be more market-oriented, professional, international, digital and greener from various aspects. This is our goal," said Elaine Wong, member of the Macao Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute.
In addition, multiple large exhibitions and conferences, such as the Macao International Trade and Investment fair, the Macao Franchise Expo, and the International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum, are held regularly in Macao.
With the introduction of a series of policies and measures to facilitate the exchanges between the mainland and Macao, as well as the construction and development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, Macao's convention and exhibition industry will embrace more opportunities for development in the foreseeable future.
"We have such a good industrial base in the Greater Bay Area. The mode of 'Convention and Exhibition + Industry' not only integrates the industries of Macao, but also the industries of the Greater Bay Area. In addition, Macao actively integrates into the national development and plays a role in the Belt and Road. Why are we so confident in Macao's convention and exhibition sector? Because it is backed by the motherland, and the country gives Macao great support," said Alan Ho, chairman of the Macao Association of Convention, Exhibition and Tourism Sectors.
Macao emerges as global hub for conventions and exhibitions, driving economic diversification and international recognition
