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M'saken
M'saken ( ''Msākan''; also spelled ''Masakin'', ''Msaken'') is a town in north-eastern Tunisia, close to Sousse. Etymology The origin of the word comes from "Msaken" masken (plural masken) meaning "habitat", "house" or "dwelling". This refers to "Houses of honorable people" (Masken el achraf) Administration The town is the administrative center of a Delegations of Tunisia, "delegation" (district) of the same name, which at the 2014 Census had a population of 97,225. Municipality M'saken municipality was found in 19/02/1921. The actual municipal council was elected in the Tunisian local elections, 2018, Local elections of Tunisia in May 9th, 2018. Its composition by party is as follows: Villages and towns of :fr:Délégation (Tunisie), Delegation The following villages and Towns are part of M'saken delegation Notable people *Habib Chatti, Politician, Diplomat *:fr:Mohamed Karim Krifa, Karim Krifa, Politician. *:fr:Zied Ladhari, Zied Ladhari, Politician. *Zoubei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zoubeir Baya
Zoubeir Baya (or Beya) (; born 15 May 1971) is a Tunisian former professional footballer with a distinguished career as one of his country's most accomplished football exports. Baya, an attacking midfielder, displayed considerable skill and enterprise on the international scene and provided the North African nation with vast international experience. Twice named ''Tunisian Footballer of the Year'', Baya suited up for his country at the 1998 World Cup in France and at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He was also a key member of Tunisian sides that competed at the 1998, 2000 and 2002 African Nations Cup finals. He made his international swansong at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, retiring shortly afterwards. Career Born in M'saken, Baya began his football career at Étoile du Sahel, helping the Tunisian club win the African Cup Winners' Cup. He made his debut for Tunisia on 4 September 1994 against Guinea-Bissau where he scored his first international goal. Over the past eight years, he has b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Messaadine
Messaadine or Messaâdine is a town and commune in the Sousse Governorate, Tunisia, located four kilometres northeast of M'saken and seven kilometres southwest of Sousse, along Route RN1, a highway connecting Sousse and M'saken. Administratively part of M'saken, it had a population of 12,916 inhabitants in 2014. History The town is said to have been named by Abi-Said, an Ibadite living during the 13th Century of the Islamic lunar calendar Economy The economy of Messaadine is based mostly on the textile industry, with textile factories located in and around the city. There is also an automotive industry, with both important industry sectors relying mainly on private investments. Culture There is an annual arts festival in the town between July and August. Sport The town is known for the sporting success of its female rugby team, Club Sportif de Messaadine. See also *List of cities in Tunisia This is the list of 350 cities and towns in Tunisia. In the list by governorate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saïf Ghezal
Saïf Ghezal ( ar, سيف غزال; born 30 June 1981 in M'saken) is a retired Tunisian footballer and current manager of Stade Gabèsien. Career Ghezal previously played for Étoile Sportive du Sahel, and participated at the 2007 FIFA Club World Cup. He joined than in summer 2008 from Étoile Sportive du Sahel to Swiss club BSC Young Boys and then left Ghezal his club to sign for Al-Ahli Jeddah on 29 December 2009. International career Ghezal has played for the senior Tunisia national football team during qualifying matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Coaching career On 5 February 2020, Ghezal was appointed manager of ES Beni-Khalled Étoile sportive de Béni-Khalled ( ar, النجم الرياضي ببني خلاد) is a Tunisian football club, based in the city of Béni Khalled in northeast Tunisia, on the south coast near to the Cap Bon peninsula. Managers *Abderraz .... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sousse Governorate
Sousse Governorate ( ' ) is one of the twenty-four governorates (provinces) of Tunisia. It is beside the eastern coast of Tunisia in the north-east of the country and covers an area of 2,621 km2 and has a population of 674,971 (2014 census). The capital is Sousse. Geography The area compasses most of the broad eastern coastal plain (which has a hot Mediterranean climate) featuring salt and fresh water lakes, fed by winter rains. A narrow strip of forest, the Foret Nationale de Tunisie, adjoins part of the beach swathe between Sousse and Hammamet to the far north, the beach forming most of the coastline. These cities are on the Gulf of Hammamet which is a gently-curved bay. The largest lake is the Sebkhet de Sidi El Hani which is shared with two other areas but is mostly in the Sousse Governorate. Elevations are pronounced in the second national park in the area, which is mainly in Nabeul Governorate, is on all of the seaward sides of Hammam Bent Djadidi adjoining the nort ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Habib Chatti
Habib Chatty (9 August 1916 – 6 March 1991) was a Tunisian politician and diplomat. He served as the fourth Secretary-General of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) from 1979 to 1984. Biography Habi Chatty was born on 9 August 1916 in M'saken, Tunisia. He began his career as a journalist in the 1930s and became the chief editor of '' Assabah''. In 1955, Chatty was appointed chief information officer in prime minister Tahar Ben Ammar's government. In 1972, he became President Habib Bourguiba's chief of staff. He served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1974 to 1977. In 1979, he became the fourth Secretary-General of the OIC, and held the position until 1984. Chatty died on 6 March 1991 in Paris Paris () is the capital and most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,165,423 residents in 2019 in an area of more than 105 km² (41 sq mi), making it the 30th most densely populated city in the world in 2020. S .... References {{D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Tunisia
The flag of Tunisia is a rectangular panel of red color with an aspect ratio of 2:3. In the center of the cloth in a white circle is placed a red crescent, surrounding a red five-pointed star on three sides. Bey Tunisia Hussein II decided to create a flag for Tunisia, close in appearance to the modern one, after the Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827; in 1831 he was officially approved. In this form, the flag existed during the French protectorate, and on 1 June 1959, it was proclaimed the state flag of the Republic of Tunisia (in accordance with the country's constitution). On 30 June 1999, the proportions and design of the flag were clarified by a special law; the general appearance of the flag remained virtually unchanged. The crescent and star depicted on the flag of Tunisia are traditional symbols of Islam, and are also considered symbols of good luck. History Previous flags Until the mid-18th century, the design and significance of maritime flags flying on ships i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beni Rabiâa
Beni Rabiâa is a village located in Msaken region, Sousse governorate, Tunisia at a distance of 6 km to the south west of Msaken. Populated places in Tunisia Villages in Tunisia Sousse Governorate {{Tunisia-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jalila Hafsia
Jalila Hafsia (born 1927) is a Tunisian writer. Born in Colonial Tunisia, published one of the first Tunisian novels written in French. Biography Hafsia was born in Sousse in 1927. After receiving her education she worked for several cultural institutions, eventually serving as director of the Tahar Haddad Cultural Club, a prominent cultural club often associated with women writers. In 1975 she published ''Ash at Dawn'' (), one of the novels by a Tunisian woman to be written in French. She was an admirer of Simone de Beauvoir Simone Lucie Ernestine Marie Bertrand de Beauvoir (, ; ; 9 January 1908 – 14 April 1986) was a French existentialist philosopher, writer, social theorist, and feminist activist. Though she did not consider herself a philosopher, and even th ..., with whom she corresponded. In 2019 she was named a Grand Officer of the Tunisian Order of the Republic for her cultural achievements. References {{Authority control 1927 births Tunisian novelists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
