Al-Sharaa appoints new economic adviser, Petroleum CEO

Ahmad al-Sharaa has appointed Omar Samer al-Halabi as an economic adviser to the Presidency and chairman of the Sovereign Fund’s board of directors. He also appointed Maher Khalil al-Hassan as CEO of the Syrian Petroleum Company, replacing Yousef Qablawi.

Al-Sharaa appoints new economic adviser, Petroleum CEO
18 October, 2026   14:04
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Syrian transitional government President Ahmad al-Sharaa has issued Decree No. 191 of 2026, appointing engineer Omar Samer al-Halabi as an economic adviser to the Presidency and chairman of the board of directors of the Sovereign Fund. He will continue to serve as an economic adviser.

Al-Sharaa also issued Decree No. 190 of 2026, appointing Maher Khalil al-Hassan as CEO of the Syrian Petroleum Company, replacing Yousef Qablawi.