Najla Bouden Romdhane

thumb|Najla Bouden Najla Bouden Romdhane (born 29 June 1958) is a Tunisian geologist and university professor who served as the prime minister of Tunisia from October 2021 to August 2023. She took office on 11 October 2021, making her the first female prime minister both in Tunisia and the Arab world. She previously served in the education ministry in 2011. Quotes I am honored to be the first woman to hold the position of prime minister in Tunisia. I will work to form a coherent government to face the country’s economic difficulties, fight corruption, and respond to the demands of Tunisians regarding their natural rights to transport, health, and education.” "The Future is Female: Najla Bouden New PM", Medium (Oct 31, 2021) Quotes about Najla Bouden Najla Bouden was described as "silent" since she never addressed the Tunisian people with a speech and she also did not form an exception in her meetings with the head of state in that she always and forever presented a "platform" for his directives. It became customary for the president to appear speaking while ministers presented platforms and did not utter a word. "How Najla Bouden Became the First Female Prime Minister in the Arab World—and What Followed", annd (Nov 17, 2025) External links Najla Bouden Category:1958 births Category:Women from Tunisia Category:Politicians from Tunisia Category:Geologists Category:Prime Ministers