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| Mohammad al-Omar | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Information in the Syrian Transitional Government | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 10 December 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Mohammed al-Bashir |
| Preceded by | Ziad Ghosn |
| Minister of Information in the Syrian Salvation Government | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2022 | |
| Prime Minister | Mohammed al-Bashir |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Khan al-Sabil, Idlib Governorate, Syria |
| Occupation | Politician, journalist |
Mohammad Yaqoub al-Omar (Arabic: محمد يعقوب العمر) is the current Minister of information in the Syrian Salvation Government, serving in its seventh term. and, since 2024, Minister of information in the Syrian Transitional Government.
Early life and education
Al-Omar was born in the town of Khan al-Sabil in Idlib Governorate. He holds a degree in political science and is pursuing a master’s degree in journalism and media.
Activity during the civil war
Al-Omar joined the Syrian revolution in 2011 and became active in public mobilization. From 2012 to 2019, he played a big role in covering major battles in northern Syria as a journalist.
He served as a member of the media office of the Army of Conquest and contributed to the establishment of the Media Directorate within the Syrian Salvation Government. In 2019, he co-founded the Shaam News Network, which focuses on delivering news from opposition-controlled areas.
In 2024, following the fall of the Assad regime and the decision that ministers of the salvation government will serve in the same roles in the transitional government until March 2025, al-Omar began serving as minister of information in the Syrian transitional government under prime minister Mohammed al-Bashir.
See also
References
- ^ "Syrian Salvation Government: Minister of Information (Media)". Syrian Salvation Government (in Arabic). Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "The Syrian Transitional Government under al-Bashir assumes power in Damascus". Al Jazeera (in Arabic). 10 December 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.