Nejib Khattab

Nejib Khattab (), (May 24 1953 – April 25 1998),  was a Tunisian radio and television presenter.

 Career 
He began his career on Tunisian radio and television in the sports field, commenting in particular on the matches of the national team on the occasion of the 1978 Football World Cup.

He enjoyed significant success in the 1980s and 1990s hosting radio shows, including Alwan wa ajwaa and Yaoum said, and producing and hosting Saturday night and Sunday television shows, including Khamsa ala khamsa, Laou samahtom and Sahriya al fadhaeya. Considered the pioneer of direct and variety in Arab televisions, he is the revealer for the Tunisian public of many Arab singers, including  Mayada Hennaoui, Assala Nasri, Georges Wassouf, Kadhem Essaher, Mahmoud Yassine, Safia Amri, Sophia Sadek, Najet Attia, Amina Fakhet, Adnane Chaouachi, Lotfi Bouchnak, and many other names which have earned him the title of "star producer".

Orphaned from an early age, he is known for his particular attachment to his mother: he begins each of his programs with his famous phrase "Ma ridha allah ella bi ridha alwalidain", meaning "your parents are your gateway to paradise".

He died of a sudden heart attack the day he was scheduled to host a show that evening. His death surprised the Arab world and the Tunisian cultural family.

On October 23, 2011, the Tunisian Television Establishment launched a program in a new studio which bears its name.

 Personal life 
His daughter's name is Ahlem Nejib Khattab is a journalist like his father and his wife's name is Amel.

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Category:1953 births
Category:1998 deaths
Category:People from Tunis
Category:Tunisian television presenters
Category:Radio personalities
Category:Tunisian television personalities