Leading businessman operating in Syria, with interests in the engineering and construction, media, hospitality and health sector. He has financial interests in and/or holds senior and executive positions within a number of companies in Syria, in particular Hamsho International, Hamsho Communication, Mhg International, Jupiter for Investment and Tourism project and Syria Metal Industries.
He plays an important role in the business community in Syria as general secretary of the Damascus Chamber of Commerce (appointed by the then Minister for economy Khodr Orfali in Dec 2014), chairman of the China-Syria Bilateral Business Councils (since Mar 2014) and chairman of the Syrian Metal and Steel Council (since Dec 2015).
He benefits from and provides support to the Syrian regime through his business interests, and is associated with persons benefiting from and providing support to that regime.