| Hamza Majed | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 8 February 1983 Sousse | ||
| Nationality | Tunisian | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Al Rayyan | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Tunisia | 43 | (0) | |
Medal record | |||
Hamza Majed (born 8 February 1983) is a Tunisian handball player for Al Rayyan and the Tunisian national team. [1]
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The economy of Tunisia is in the process of being liberalized after decades of heavy state direction and participation in the country's economy. Prudent economic and fiscal planning have resulted in moderate but sustained growth for over a decade. Tunisia's economic growth historically has depended on oil, phosphates, agri-food products, car parts manufacturing, and tourism. In the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report for 2015-2016, Tunisia ranks in 92nd place. Based on HDI latest report, Tunisia ranks 96th globally and 5th in Africa.
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