The Syrian transitional president appoints his brother as Secretary-General of the Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic

The Syrian Presidency issued a decision on Saturday appointing Dr. Maher al Sharaa, brother of President Ahmad al Sharaa, as Secretary-General of the Presidency.

Dr. Maher al Sharaa will succeed Abdul Rahman Salameh, who is set to assume a new position, the details of which haven’t yet been revealed.

The position of Secretary-General of the Presidency is considered one of the most prominent administrative positions in the country.

The position holder assumes significant organizational responsibilities, including managing the day-to-day operations of the presidency, organizing the president’s official meeting schedule, and coordinating the implementation of presidential directives in cooperation with various government agencies.

The Secretary-General serves as the central link between the Presidency of the Republic and all other state institutions.

He oversees official correspondence and organizes the Presidency’s files, as well as managing the administrative staff and employees in its subordinate departments.

He may also be assigned to represent the President on specific official occasions.

Dr. Maher al Sharaa previously served as acting Minister of Health in the government of Mohammed al Bashir, which was formed following the fall of the Assad regime on December 16, 2024.

Maher Dr. Maher was born in Damascus in 1973.

He holds a PhD in medical sciences, specializing in gynecological surgery, a subspecialty in infertility and fertility treatment, and a diploma in health systems management, from the Russian Federation.

He also worked as a health consultant in several hospitals in northern Syria during 2022 and 2023.