10 Notable alumni of University of Tunis El Manar
Updated: May 10, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of Tunis El Manar is ranked #1,052 in the world and #2 in Tunisia by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 10 notable alumni from University of Tunis El Manar sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of Tunis El Manar won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Sonia M'barek
1969-. (aged 57)
university teacher
singer
political scientist
Sonia M'barek is a Tunisian singer of classical Arabic music and related genres. She was Minister of Culture from January to August 2016.
2. Kirsten van den Hul
1976-. (aged 50)
columnist
writer
politician
Kirsten Auke Elisabeth van den Hul is a Dutch columnist and politician. She was elected to the House of Representatives for the Labour Party during the 2017 general election. Since October, 2022 she serves as Director of DutchCulture, a Dutch organisation for international cultural cooperation.
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3. Moez Chakchouk
1975-. (aged 51)
engineer
politician
Moez Chakchouk, born in Sousse on 12 July 1975, is the director of government affairs and regulatory policy at Packet Clearing House, the international organization responsible for providing operational support and security to critical internet infrastructure, including Internet exchange points and the core of the domain name system. Chakchouk was previously the transport minister of Tunisia (2020-2021), assistant director-general for...
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4. Ghazi Chaouachi
1963-. (aged 63)
lawyer
politician
Ghazi Chaouachi, born on February 5, 1963, is a Tunisian lawyer and politician.
5. Samar Samir Mezghanni
1988-. (aged 38)
writer
children's writer
Samar Samir Mezghanni is a Tunisian children's author.
6. Habiba Bouhamed Chaabouni
geneticist
university teacher
Habiba Bouhamed Chaabouni is professor of medical genetics at Tunis University.
7. Ahmad Rabaie
1964-. (aged 62)
diplomat
military personnel
politician
Ahmad Rabaie is a Palestinian politician and diplomat. He was appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary of the State of Palestine to Pakistan in 2019 to 2024.
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8. Samia Abbou
1965-. (aged 61)
politician
Samia Hamouda Abbou is a Tunisian lawyer and politician. On 27 December 2011, she replaced Moncef Marzouki in the Constituent Assembly after he assumed office as the interim President of Tunisia.
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9. Mehdi Jomaa
1962-. (aged 64)
engineer
politician
Mehdi Jomaa is a Tunisian engineer and was the acting Prime Minister of Tunisia from 29 January 2014 to 6 February 2015. He was chosen on 14 December 2013. Jomaa was Minister of Industry in the Ali Laarayedh government.
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10. Mohamed Abbou
1966-. (aged 60)
lawyer
politician
Mohamed Abbou, born on 10 May 1966 in Tunis, is a Tunisian lawyer and politician.