Nessma tv slim riahi biography

Slim Riahi is a Tunisian businessman and politician.

The TV channel Ettounsiya of Sami Fehri, former partner of a member of Ben Ali clan, evoked the interest of Slim Riahi a politician, businessman.

He is the founder and leader of the Free Patriotic Union. His family lives in London. Slim Riahi was born in Enfidha, Tunisia. Slim Riahi grew up in Libya. He studied management at the Al Fateh University in Tripoli. Then, he engaged in the oil production, energy, aviation and property development industries, which acquired him great wealth, worth billions.

Later, he moved to London, and now holds dual British and Tunisian citizenship. Returning to Tunisia after the Tunisian revolution in January , he founded a political party, the Free Patriotic Union, which promotes an economically liberal and modernist program and positions itself at the centre of the political spectrum.

The party has run into controversy for mingling political and business interests, extensive campaigning and unclear financial resources. In August , Riahi announced that he was planning to enter into Tunisia's media business with acquiring a percent stake of the newspaper publisher Dar Assabah. He advertised to become the president of Club Africain on 6 June ,he is a fan of this team since his childhood.

He was officially confirmed as the new president of Club Africain on 16 June We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe. If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. Forgot your password?