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In 2017, Ben-Gacem founded the first co-working space in the Medina of Tunis, entitled Dar El Harka, intended as a hub for creative industries. Ben-Gacem joined
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municipality. Later, she was appointed the head of the finance committee. She also joined the network of women municipal counsellors in the
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