Tunis:The commercial contract for the reconstruction of the El Menzah Olympic Stadium has been officially signed between the Tunisian State, represented by the Ministry of Equipment and Housing, and a consortium of two companies China Railway Construction Engineering Group (CRCEG) and China CAMC Engineering (CAMCE). The signing ceremony took place on Thursday at the Ministry's headquarters.

According to Agence Tunis Afrique Presse – English, the event was attended by key officials, including Minister of Equipment and Housing Slah Zouari, Minister of Youth and Sports Sadok Mourali, and China's Ambassador to Tunisia Wan Li.

The Tunisian Major Projects Committee had previously made the decision on October 8, 2026, to entrust the complete rebuilding and rehabilitation of the El Menzah Olympic Stadium to a Chinese contractor. The project is estimated to cost between TND 520 to 600 million, inclusive of all taxes, and aims to be completed within 30 to 36 months.

The reconstruction plan includes modernizing the stadium's facilities, improving safety standards, and enhancing crowd movement and accessibility. Additionally, it involves studying energy and water consumption solutions, such as the use of solar energy and rainwater harvesting.