Born in Syria in 1968. Monif obtained his Diploma of Fine Arts from Belarus Academy of Fine Arts in 1993. Monif is the 2nd prize winner in the Syrian Youth 4th Exhibition held in Damascus in 2003 and he is also the 3rd prize winner at the Biennale Passion International, Lattakia in 2003.

The artist participated in the following exhibitions:

Solo Exhibitions:

2007  Zara Gallery, Amman
2002  Albal Gallery, Damascus
2001  Small Painting Exhibition, Damascus

Group Exhibitions:

2002  Soviet Union Art Institutes Diploma Graduates Exhibition in Damascus
2002  Syrian Painters Annual Exhibition in Damascus
1993  Syrian Painters Annual Exhibition in Damascus