SyriaSyrienSyrieSiriaOrdinance of 8 June 2012 on measures against Syria (SR 946.231.172.7), annex 7Verordnung vom 8. Juni 2012 über Massnahmen gegenüber Syrien (SR 946.231.172.7), Anhang 7Ordonnance du 8 juin 2012 instituant des mesures à l’encontre de la Syrie (RS 946.231.172.7), annexe 7Ordinanza dell'8 giugno 2012 che istituisce provvedimenti nei confronti della Siria (RS 946.231.172.7), allegato 7article 10 paragraph 1 (Financial sanctions) and article 17 paragraph 1 (Travel ban)Art. 10 Abs. 1 (Finanzsanktionen) und Art. 17 Abs. 1 (Ein- und Durchreiseverbot)art. 10, al. 1 (Sanctions financières) et art. 17, al. 1 (Interdiction de séjour et de transit)art. 10 cpv. 1 (Sanzioni finanziarie) e art. 17 cpv. 1 (Divieto di entrata e di transito)EUSalehصالحAl-AbdullahعبداللهSaleh Al-Abdullah is the commander of the 16th Brigade affiliated with the command of Russian forces in Syria since 2020. He was previously the deputy of Brigadier General Suhail al-Hassan, in the 25th Division of the Syrian Army. He is involved in the recruitment of members of the 16th Brigade to fight in Ukraine alongside Russia.In this capacity, Saleh Al-Abdullah is a member of the Syrian Armed Forces of the rank of “colonel” and the equivalent or higher in post after May 2011.Position: Brigadier GeneralAhmedاحمدKhalilخليلKhalilخليلAhmed Khalil Khalil is the co-owner of Sanad Protection and Security Services, a Syrian private security company established in 2017 and supervised by the Wagner Group in Syria, active in the protection of Russian interests (phosphates, gas and securing oil sites) in Syria. The exploitation of natural resources provides revenues to the Syrian regime. In addition, the company is active in the recruitment of Syrian mercenaries to Libya and Ukraine.As such, Ahmed Khalil Khalil supports the Syrian regime and benefits from it.NasserناصرDeebDeebديبDhibDibNasser Deeb Deeb is the co-owner of Sanad Protection and Security Services, a Syrian private security company established in 2017 and supervised by the Wagner Group, active in the protection of Russian interests (phosphates, gas and securing oil sites) in Syria. The exploitation of natural resources provides revenues to the Syrian regime. In addition, he is also co-owner of the company Ella Services together with Khodr Ali Taher.In this capacity, Nasser Deeb Deeb supports the Syrian regime and benefits from it.IssamعصامShammoutشموطMohammedMohamedMuhammadمحمدEssamIssamعصامIssam Shammout is the owner and chairman of the board of director of the airline “Cham Wings” and head of the Shammout Group active in the automotive, steel, aviation, freight forwarding, constructions, and real estate sectors.In this capacity, Issam Shammout is a leading businessperson operating in Syria.Sanad Protection and Security Servicesشركة سند للحرسات والخدما الأمنيةSanad Protection and Security Services is a Syrian private security company, established in 2017 and supervised by the Wagner Group in Syria, active in the protection of Russian interests (phosphates, gas and securing oil sites) in Syria. The exploitation of natural resources provides revenues to the Syrian regime. In addition, the company is active in the recruitment of Syrian mercenaries to Libya and Ukraine. As such, the company supports the regime and benefits from it.Type of entity: Limited Liability CompanyDate of creation: 22 October 2017Headquarters: DamascusAliعليMamlukمملوكMamloukAl-MamloukAbu Ayhamأبو أيهم983Syrian Arab RepublicVice President of the Syrian Arab Republic for Security Affairs. Former Director of the National Security Bureau. Former Head of Syrian Intelligence Directorate involved in violence against demonstrators.AliعليMamlukمملوكMamloukAl-MamloukAbu Ayhamأبو أيهم983Syrian Arab RepublicVice President of the Syrian Arab Republic for Security Affairs. Former Director of the National Security Bureau. Former Head of Syrian Intelligence Directorate involved in violence against demonstrators.AliعليMamlukمملوكMamlouk983Syrian Arab RepublicDirector of the National Security Bureau. Former Head of Syrian Intelligence Directorate involved in violence against demonstrators.AtifعاطفNajibنجيبAtefAtejNajeebFormer Head of the Political Security Directorate in Dara’a. Involved in violence against demonstrators. Member of the Assad family; cousin of President Bashar al-Assad.Title: Brigadier GeneralAtifعاطفNajibنجيبAtefAtejNajeebFormer Head of the Political Security Directorate in Dara’a. Involved in violence against demonstrators. Member of the Assad family; cousin of President Bashar al-Assad.Title: Brigadier GeneralAtejعاطفNajibنجيبAtefAtifNajeebFormer Head of the Political Security Directorate in Dara'a. Involved in violence against demonstrators. Member of the Assad family; cousin of President Bashar al-Assad.IyadإيادMakhloufمخلوفEyadN001820740Syrian Arab RepublicMember of the Makhlouf family; son of Mohammed Makhlouf, brother of Hafez Makhlouf and Rami Makhlouf and brother of Ihab Makhlouf; cousin of President Bashar al-Assad.Member of the Syrian security and intelligence services in post after May 2011.As an officer in the General Intelligence Directorate, involved in violence against the civilian population in Syria.KhalidخالدQaddurقدورKhaledQadourQaddourKaddourLeading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and/or activities in the telecommunications, oil, plastic and tobacco industry sectors and close business relations with Maher al-Assad. He is linked to smuggling activities.He benefits from and provides support to the Syrian regime, through his business activities.Associate of Maher al-Assad, including through his business activities.Leading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and/or activities in the telecommunications, oil, plastic and tobacco industry sectors and close business relations with Maher al-Assad. He is linked to smuggling activities.He benefits from and provides support to the Syrian regime, through his business activities.Associate of Maher al-Assad, including through his business activities.Leading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and/or activities in the telecommunications, oil and plastic industry sectors and close business relations with Maher al-Assad.He benefits from and provides support to the Syrian regime, through his business activities.Associate of Maher al-Assad, including through his business activities.AymanأيمنJabirجابرAimanJaberLeading businessman operating in Syria, involved in the steel, media, consumable goods and oil sectors, including in trading those goods. He has financial interests and/or holds senior executive positions in a number of companies and entities in Syria, in particular Al Jazira (a.k.a. Al Jazerra, El Jazireh), Dunia TV and Sama Satellite Channel.Through his company Al Jazira, Ayman Jabir has facilitated the importation of oil from Overseas Petroleum Trading to Syria.Ayman Jabir benefits from and provides support to the Syrian regime, through his business interests.Provides direct support for and plays a leading role in activities of regime- affiliated militias known as Shabiha and/or Suqur as-Sahraa. He is an honorary president of “Wafa lil-Watan” (loyalty to homeland), which is an association providing aid to families of Syrian soldiers and militias.Associate of Rami Makhlouf through his business activities, and an associate of Maher al-Assad through his role in regime-affiliated militias.Leading businessman operating in Syria, involved in the steel, media, consumable goods and oil sectors, including in trading those goods. He has financial interests and/or holds senior executive positions in a number of companies and entities in Syria, in particular Al Jazira (a.k.a. Al Jazerra, El Jazireh), Dunia TV and Sama Satellite Channel.Through his company Al Jazira, Ayman Jabir has facilitated the importation of oil from Overseas Petroleum Trading to Syria.Ayman Jabir benefits from and provides support to the Syrian regime, through his business interests.Provides direct support for and plays a leading role in activities of regime- affiliated militias known as Shabiha and/or Suqur as-Sahraa. He is an honorary president of “Wafa lil-Watan” (loyalty to homeland), which is an association providing aid to families of Syrian soldiers and militias.Associate of Rami Makhlouf through his business activities, and an associate of Maher al-Assad through his role in regime-affiliated militias.Leading businessman operating in Syria, involved in the steel, media, consumable goods and oil sectors, including in trading these goods. He has financial interests and/or holds senior executive positions in a number of companies and entities in Syria, in particular Al Jazira (a.k.a. Al Jazerra, El Jazireh), Dunia TV and Sama Satellite Channel.Through his company Al Jazira, Ayman Jaber has facilitated the importation of oil from Overseas Petroleum Trading to Syria.Ayman Jaber benefits from and provides support to the Syrian regime, through his business interests.Provides direct support for and plays a leading role in activities of regime-affiliated militias known as Shabiha and/or Suqur as-Sahraa.Associate of Rami Makhlouf through his business activities, and an associate of Maher al-Assad through his role in regime-affiliated militias.SamirسميرHassanحسنLeading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and/or activities in multiple sectors of Syria’s economy. He holds interests in and/or has significant influence in the Amir Group and Cham Holding, two conglomerates with interests in the real estate, tourism, transport and finance sectors. President of the Syria-Russia Business Council and plays a significant role in the economic relations with the Russian Federation through the Syria-Russia Business Council.Samir Hassan supports the Syrian regime’s war effort with cash donations.Samir Hassan is associated with persons benefitting from or supporting the regime. In particular, he is associated with Rami Makhlouf and Issam Anbouba, who have been designated by the Council and benefit from the Syrian regime.Leading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and/or activities in multiple sectors of Syria’s economy. He holds interests in and/or has significant influence in the Amir Group and Cham Holding, two conglomerates with interests in the real estate, tourism, transport and finance sectors. President of the Syria-Russia Business Council and plays a significant role in the economic relations with the Russian Federation through the Syria-Russia Business Council.Samir Hassan supports the Syrian regime’s war effort with cash donations.Samir Hassan is associated with persons benefitting from or supporting the regime. In particular, he is associated with Rami Makhlouf and Issam Anbouba, who have been designated by the Council and benefit from the Syrian regime.Leading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and/or activities in multiple sectors of Syria’s economy. He holds interests in and/or has significant influence in the Amir Group and Cham Holding, two conglomerates with interests in the real estate, tourism, transport and finance sectors. President of the Syrian-Russian business council.Samir Hassan supports the Syrian regime’s war effort with cash donations.Samir Hassan is associated with persons benefitting from or supporting the regime. In particular, he is associated with Rami Makhlouf and Issam Anbouba, who have been designated by the Council and benefit from the Syrian regime.EmadعمادAbdul-GhaniعبدالغنيSabouniصابونيImadAbdul GhaniAl SabuniFormer Minister of Telecommunications and Technology, in office until at least Apr 2014. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the Syrian regime’s violent repression of the civilian population. Former Head of Planning and International Cooperation Agency (PICC). The PICC is a government agency, affiliated to the Prime Ministry and produces, in particular, the five-year plans that provide the broad guidelines for the Government’s economic and development policies.EmadعمادAbdul-GhaniعبدالغنيSabouniصابونيImadAbdul GhaniAl SabuniFormer Minister of Telecommunications and Technology, in office until at least Apr 2014. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the Syrian regime’s violent repression of the civilian population. Former Head of Planning and International Cooperation Agency (PICC). The PICC is a government agency, affiliated to the Prime Ministry and produces, in particular, the five-year plans that provide the broad guidelines for the Government’s economic and development policies.EmadعمادAbdul-Ghaniعبد الغنيSabouniصابونيImadAbdul GhaniAl SabuniFormer Minister of Telecommunications and Technology, in office until at least Apr 2014. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the Syrian regime’s violent repression of the civilian population. Appointed in Jul 2016 as the Head of Planning and International Cooperation Agency (PICC). The PICC is a government agency, affiliated to the Prime Ministry and produces, in particular, the five-year plans that provide the broad guidelines for the Government’s economic and development policies.HussamحسامLuqaلوقاMajor GeneralHusamHousamHoussamLouqaLoucaLoukaLukaFormer Head of the Security Committee of the Southern Region from 2018 to 2020. Former Head of the General Security Directorate. Major General. From Apr 2012 to 2 Dec 2018, was head of the Homs branch of the Political Security Directorate (succeeded Brigadier General Nasr al-Ali). Since 3 Dec 2018, head of the Political Security Directorate. Director of the General Intelligence Department since 2019. Responsible for the torture of opponents in custody.Former Head of the Security Committee of the Southern Region from 2018 to 2020. Former Head of the General Security Directorate. Major General. From Apr 2012 to 2 Dec 2018, was head of the Homs branch of the Political Security Directorate (succeeded Brigadier General Nasr al-Ali). Since 3 Dec 2018, head of the Political Security Directorate. Director of the General Intelligence Department since 2019. Responsible for the torture of opponents in custody.Former Head of the Security Committee of the Southern Region from 2018 to 2020. Former Head of the General Security Directorate. Major General. From Apr 2012 to 2.12.2018, was head of the Homs branch of the Political Security Directorate (succeeded Brigadier General Nasr al-Ali). Since 3.12.2018, head of the Political Security Directorate. Responsible for the torture of opponents in custody.GeorgeHaswaniHeswaniHasawaniAl HasawaniAl Jalaa StLeading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and/or activities in the engineering, construction and oil and gas sectors. He holds interests in and/or has significant influence in a number of companies and entities in Syria, in particular HESCO Engineering and Construction Company, a major engineering and construction company.Hesco Engineering and Construction Company Ltd is registered at the same London address as British firm, Savero Ltd.Hesco Engineering and Construction Company Ltd is registered at the same London address as British firm, Savero Ltd.EmadعمادHamshoحمشوImadHmishoHamchuHamchoHamishoHmeishoHemashoحميشوHamsho Building 31 Baghdad StreetOccupies a senior management position in Hamsho Trading. As a result of his senior position in Hamsho Trading, a subsidiary of Hamsho International, which has been designated by the Council, he provides support to the Syrian regime. He is also associated with a designated entity, Hamsho International.He is also vice-president of the Syrian Council of Iron and Steel alongside designated regime businessmen such as Ayman Jabir. Hamsho’s assets include Syrian Metal Industries, a steel plant outside Damascus, which Hamsho has supplied with scrap metal looted by pro-government militias over the course of the war. He is also an associate of President Bashar al-Assad.Occupies a senior management position in Hamsho Trading. As a result of his senior position in Hamsho Trading, a subsidiary of Hamsho International, which has been designated by the Council, he provides support to the Syrian regime. He is also associated with a designated entity, Hamsho International.He is also vice-president of the Syrian Council of Iron and Steel alongside designated regime businessmen such as Ayman Jabir. Hamsho’s assets include Syrian Metal Industries, a steel plant outside Damascus, which Hamsho has supplied with scrap metal looted by pro-government militias over the course of the war. He is also an associate of President Bashar al-Assad.Occupies a senior management position in Hamsho Trading. As a result of his senior position in Hamsho Trading, a subsidiary of Hamsho International, which has been designated by the Council, he provides support to the Syrian regime. He is also associated with a designated entity, Hamsho International. He is also vice-president of the Syrian Council of Iron and Steel alongside designated regime businessmen such as Ayman Jaber. He is also an associate of President Bashar al-Assad.MuhammadمحمدYousefيوسفHasouriحاصوريBrigadier GeneralMohammadMohammedBrigadier General Muhammad Hasouri is a senior officer of the Syrian Air Force, in post after May 2011. He held the position as Chief of Staff of Air Force Brigade 50 and Deputy Commander of the Shayrat Airbase. Brigadier General Muhammad Hasouri operates in the chemical weapons proliferation sector and was involved in the chemical massacre in “Khan Sheikhoun” of 4 Apr 2017. As a senior military officer he is responsible for the violent repression of the civilian population in Syria.MuhammadمحمدYousefيوسفHasouriحاصوريBrigadier GeneralMohammadMohammedBrigadier General Muhammad Hasouri is a senior officer of the Syrian Air Force, in post after May 2011. He held the position as Chief of Staff of Air Force Brigade 50 and Deputy Commander of the Shayrat Airbase. Brigadier General Muhammad Hasouri operates in the chemical weapons proliferation sector and was involved in the chemical massacre in “Khan Sheikhoun” of 4 Apr 2017. As a senior military officer he is responsible for the violent repression of the civilian population in Syria.MuhammadمحمدYousefيوسفHasouriحاصوريMohammadMohammedBrigadier General Muhammad Hasouri is a senior officer of the Syrian Air Force, in post after May 2011. He holds the position as Chief of Staff of Air Force Brigade 50 and Deputy Commander of the Shayrat Airbase. Brigadier General Muhammad Hasouri operates in the chemical weapons proliferation sector. As a senior military officer he is responsible for the violent repression of the civilian population in Syria.Rank: Brigadier GeneralJayyizجايزRayyanAl-MusaالموسيMajor GeneralJaezJayezSawadaal-Hammoudal-Mousaal-MoussaFormer Governor of Hasaka, appointed by President Bashar al-Assad; he is associated with President Bashar al-Assad.Holds the rank of Major General, a senior officer and former Chief of Staff of the Syrian Air Force.As a senior officer of the Syrian Air Force, he is responsible for the violent repression of the civilian population in Syria, including the use of chemical weapons attacks by the Syrian regime during his tenure as Chief of Staff of the Syrian Air Force, as identified in the report of the Joint Investigative Mechanism established by the United Nations.JayyizجايزRayyanAl-MusaالموسيMajor GeneralJaezJayezSawadaal-Hammoudal-Mousaal-MoussaFormer Governor of Hasaka, appointed by President Bashar al-Assad; he is associated with President Bashar al-Assad.Holds the rank of Major General, a senior officer and former Chief of Staff of the Syrian Air Force.As a senior officer of the Syrian Air Force, he is responsible for the violent repression of the civilian population in Syria, including the use of chemical weapons attacks by the Syrian regime during his tenure as Chief of Staff of the Syrian Air Force, as identified in the report of the Joint Investigative Mechanism established by the United Nations.JayyizجايزRayyanAl-MusaالموسيJaezJayezSawadaal-Hammoudالحمودal-Mousaal-MoussaGovernor of Hasaka, appointed by President Bashar al-Assad; he is associated with President Bashar al-Assad.Holds the rank of Major General, a senior officer and former Chief of Staff of the Syrian Air Force.As a senior officer of the Syrian Air Force, he is responsible for the violent repression of the civilian population in Syria, including the use of chemical weapons attacks by the Syrian regime during his tenure as Chief of Staff of the Syrian Air Force, as identified in the report of the Joint Investigative Mechanism established by the United Nations.Rank: Major GeneralMohammedمحمدNazerناذرJamal Eddinجمال الدينNazirAhmadJamal EddineJamal AldiynSyrian Arab Republic011612445Syrian Arab Republicissue no. 002-17-L022286010-30208342Syrian Arab RepublicLeading businessperson operating in Syria with significant investments in the construction industry, including a controlling 90 % stake in Apex Development and Projects LLC, which has entered into a USD 34,8 million joint venture for the construction of Marota City, a regime-backed luxury residential and commercial development. Through his participation in the Marota City development, Mohammed Nazer Jamal Eddin benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime. In May 2019, Jamal Eddin created “Trillium Private JSC”, a 15 million SYP company involved in the trade of building materials and electrical products.Position: Co-founder and majority shareholder of Apex Development and Projects LLC and founder of A’ayan Company for Projects and EquipmentMohammedمحمدNazerناذرJamal Eddinجمال الدينNazirAhmadJamal EddineJamal AldiynSyrian Arab Republic011612445Syrian Arab Republicissue no. 002-17-L022286010-30208342Syrian Arab RepublicLeading businessperson operating in Syria with significant investments in the construction industry, including a controlling 90 % stake in Apex Development and Projects LLC, which has entered into a USD 34,8 million joint venture for the construction of Marota City, a regime-backed luxury residential and commercial development. Through his participation in the Marota City development, Mohammed Nazer Jamal Eddin benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime. In May 2019, Jamal Eddin created “Trillium Private JSC”, a 15 million SYP company involved in the trade of building materials and electrical products.MohammedNazerJamal EddinNazirAhmadJamalEddineSyrian Arab Republic011612445Syrian Arab Republicissue no. 002-17-L022286010-30208342Syrian Arab RepublicLeading businessperson operating in Syria with significant investments in the construction industry, including a controlling 90 % stake in Apex Development and Projects LLC, which has entered into a USD 34,8 million joint venture for the construction of Marota City, a regime-backed luxury residential and commercial development. Through his participation in the Marota City development, Mohammed Nazer Jamal Eddin benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime.MazinمازنAl-TaraziالترزيMazenSyrian Arab RepublicLeading businessperson operating in Syria, with significant investments in the construction and aviation sectors. Through his investments and activities, Mazin al-Tarazi benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime. In particular, Mazin al-Tarazi has concluded a deal with Damascus Cham Holding for a USD 320 million investment in the construction of Marota City, a regime-backed luxury residential and commercial development. He has also been granted a licence for a private airline in Syria. In Sep 2019, he created “al-Dana Group Investments LLC”, a 25 million SYP company involved in export-import and investing in tourism facilities and commercial complexes.Position: BusinesspersonLeading businessperson operating in Syria, with significant investments in the construction and aviation sectors. Through his investments and activities, Mazin al-Tarazi benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime. In particular, Mazin al-Tarazi has concluded a deal with Damascus Cham Holding for a USD 320 million investment in the construction of Marota City, a regime-backed luxury residential and commercial development. He has also been granted a licence for a private airline in Syria. In Sep 2019, he created “al-Dana Group Investments LLC”, a 25 million SYP company involved in export-import and investing in tourism facilities and commercial complexes.Leading businessperson operating in Syria, with significant investments in the construction and aviation sectors. Through his investments and activities, Mazin al-Tarazi benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime. In particular, Mazin al-Tarazi has concluded a deal with Damascus Cham Holding for a USD 320 million investment in the construction of Marota City, a regime-backed luxury residential and commercial development. He has also been granted a licence for a private airline in Syria.SamerسامرFozفوزSamirFawzZuhair FozFoz bin ZuhairSyrian Arab RepublicTurkeyPlatinum Tower, office No 2405, Jumeirah Lake TowersU 09471711Turkey2024-07-2106010274705Syrian Arab RepublicSyrian national numberLeading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and activities in multiple sectors of Syria’s economy. Samer Foz provides financial and other support to the Syrian regime, including funding the Military Security Shield Forces in Syria and brokering grain deals. He also benefits financially from access to commercial opportunities through the wheat trade and reconstruction projects as a result of his links to the regime.Samer Foz opened a sugar refining factory (“Samer Foz Factory”) in 2021 in support of the Syrian regime’s objective to increase sugar production across the country.SamerسامرFozفوزSamirFawzZuhair FozFoz bin ZuhairSyrian Arab RepublicTurkeyPlatinum Tower, office No 2405, Jumeirah Lake TowersU 09471711Turkey2024-07-2106010274705Syrian Arab RepublicSyrian national numberLeading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and activities in multiple sectors of Syria’s economy. Samer Foz provides financial and other support to the Syrian regime, including funding the Military Security Shield Forces in Syria and brokering grain deals. He also benefits financially from access to commercial opportunities through the wheat trade and reconstruction projects as a result of his links to the regime.Samer Foz opened a sugar refining factory (“Samer Foz Factory”) in 2021 in support of the Syrian regime’s objective to increase sugar production across the country.SamerسامرFozفوزSamirFozFawzZuhair FozFoz bin ZuhairSyrian Arab RepublicTurkeyPlatinum Tower, office No 2405, Jumeirah Lake TowersU 09471711Turkey2024-07-2106010274705Syrian Arab RepublicSyrian national numberLeading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and activities in multiple sectors of Syria’s economy, including a regime-backed joint venture involved in the development of Marota City, a luxury residential and commercial development. Samer Foz provides financial and other support to the Syrian regime, including funding the Military Security Shield Forces in Syria and brokering grain deals. He also benefits financially from access to commercial opportunities through the wheat trade and reconstruction projects as a result of his links to the regime.Position: CEO of Aman GroupExecutive President of Aman Group. Subsidiaries: Foz for Trading, Al-Mohaimen for Transportation & Contracting. Aman Group is the private sector partner in joint venture Aman Damascus JSC with Damascus Cham Holding, in which Foz is an individual shareholder. Emmar Industries is a joint venture between Aman Group and the Hamisho Group, in which Foz has the majority stake and is the Chairman.HussamحسامAl QatarjiالقاطرجيHossamAhmedMohammedMuhammadal-KaterjiSyrian Arab RepublicLeading businessperson operating in Syria, who is also a Member of the Syrian Parliament. Al Qatarji supports and benefits from the Syrian regime through enabling, and profiting from, trade deals with the regime in relation to oil and wheat.Hussam Al Qatarji, with his family, has secured a license to create a new bank, the National Islamic Bank. They have also acquired a new cement plant from the government, through one of their companies, Nabd Contracting and Construction. They also expanded in the tourism sector creating Arman Hotel and Tourist Management LLC. They also entered into a joint venture with the ministry of tourism “Bere Aleppo Private JSC”. Hussam Al Qatarji and his family also run a militia in Aleppo. In Oct 2021, Qaterji’s BS Company for Oil Services signed a deal with the regime to supply gas stations with fuel in regime held areas.Position: CEO of Katerji Group (a.k.a. Al Qatarji, Al Qatarji Company/Qatirji Company/Khatirji Group/Katerji International Group);HussamحسامAl QatarjiالقاطرجيHossamAhmedMohammedMuhammadal-KaterjiSyrian Arab RepublicLeading businessperson operating in Syria, who is also a Member of the Syrian Parliament. Al Qatarji supports and benefits from the Syrian regime through enabling, and profiting from, trade deals with the regime in relation to oil and wheat.Hussam Al Qatarji, with his family, has secured a license to create a new bank, the National Islamic Bank. They have also acquired a new cement plant from the government, through one of their companies, Nabd Contracting and Construction. They also expanded in the tourism sector creating Arman Hotel and Tourist Management LLC. They also entered into a joint venture with the ministry of tourism “Bere Aleppo Private JSC”. Hussam Al Qatarji and his family also run a militia in Aleppo. In Oct 2021, Qaterji’s BS Company for Oil Services signed a deal with the regime to supply gas stations with fuel in regime held areas.Position: CEO of Katerji Group (a.k.a. Al Qatarji, Al Qatarji Company/Qatirji Company/Khatirji Group/Katerji International Group);HussamحسامAl-QatirjiالقاطرجيHossamAhmedMohammedMuhammadal-KaterjiSyrian Arab RepublicLeading businessperson operating in Syria, who is also a Member of Parliament for Aleppo. Al-Qatirji supports and benefits from the Syrian regime through enabling, and profiting from, trade deals with the regime in relation to oil and wheat.Position: CEO of Katerji Group (a.k.a. Al-Qatirji Company/Qatirji Company/Khatirji Group/Katerji International Group)Khaledخالدal-ZubaidiالزبيديKhalidMohammedBassamZubaidiZubedial-ZubediSyrian Arab RepublicLeading businessperson operating in Syria, with significant investments in the construction industry, including a 50 % stake in Zubaidi and Qalei LLC, which is constructing the luxury tourist city Grand Town and to which the regime has granted a 45-year agreement in return for 19-21 % of its revenue. Khaled al-Zubaidi benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime through his business activities, in particular through this stake in the Grand Town development.Khaled Zubaidi signed a (350 000USD worth) sponsorship with a Syrian football club “Wihda FC” through one of his companies “Hijaz Company”. Member of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Tourism since 2019.Position: Co-owner of Zubaidi and Qalei LLC; Director of Agar Investment Company; General Manager of Al Zubaidi company and Al Zubaidi & Al Taweet Contracting Company; Director and Owner of Zubaidi Development Company; co-owner of Enjaz Investment CompanyLeading businessperson operating in Syria, with significant investments in the construction industry, including a 50 % stake in Zubaidi and Qalei LLC, which is constructing the luxury tourist city Grand Town and to which the regime has granted a 45-year agreement in return for 19-21 % of its revenue. Khaled al-Zubaidi benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime through his business activities, in particular through this stake in the Grand Town development.Khaled Zubaidi signed a (350 000USD worth) sponsorship with a Syrian football club “Wihda FC” through one of his companies “Hijaz Company”. Member of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Tourism since 2019.Leading businessperson operating in Syria, with significant investments in the construction industry, including a 50 % stake in Zubaidi and Qalei LLC, which is constructing the luxury tourist city Grand Town and to which the regime has granted a 45-year agreement in return for 19-21 % of its revenue. In this capacity he is linked to Nader Qalei. Khaled al-Zubaidi benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime through his business activities, in particular through this stake in the Grand Town development.WaseemوسيمAl-KattanالقطانWasseemWassimWasimوسيمAnouarأنوارal-Katanal-Qattanal-QatanالقطانقطانSyrian Arab RepublicLeading businessperson operating in Syria benefiting from and supporting the regime. Owner of multiple businesses and holding companies with interests and activities in various economic sectors such as real estate, the luxury hotel industry and commercial centres. Waseem al-Kattan rose rapidly as a leading businessman by imposing taxes on goods smuggled into Eastern Ghouta under siege, and is now involved in aggressive forms of clientelism to the benefit of the regime. Waseem al-Kattan benefits financially from favoured access to public tenders as well as to licences and contracts awarded by government agencies as a result of his close ties to the regime.In 2020, Al-Kattan was elected member of the Damascus Chamber of Commerce. In Nov 2021, Al-Kattan was appointed secretary of the Federation of Syrian chambers of commerce by the Syrian Government, despite having lost elections.Position: President of Damascus Countryside (Rural) Province Chamber of CommerceRelatives/business associates/entities or partners/links: Larosa Furniture/Furnishing; Jasmine Fields Company Ltd.; Muruj Cham (Murooj al-Cham) Investment and Tourism Group; Adam and Investment LLC; Universal Market Company LLC; Treasurer of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of CommerceWaseemوسيمAl-KattanالقطانWasseemWassimWasimوسيمAnouarأنوارal-Katanal-Qattanal-QatanالقطانقطانSyrian Arab RepublicLeading businessperson operating in Syria benefiting from and supporting the regime. Owner of multiple businesses and holding companies with interests and activities in various economic sectors such as real estate, the luxury hotel industry and commercial centres. Waseem al-Kattan rose rapidly as a leading businessman by imposing taxes on goods smuggled into Eastern Ghouta under siege, and is now involved in aggressive forms of clientelism to the benefit of the regime. Waseem al-Kattan benefits financially from favoured access to public tenders as well as to licences and contracts awarded by government agencies as a result of his close ties to the regime.In 2020, Al-Kattan was elected member of the Damascus Chamber of Commerce. In Nov 2021, Al-Kattan was appointed secretary of the Federation of Syrian chambers of commerce by the Syrian Government, despite having lost elections.WaseemAl-KattanWasseemWassimWasimوسيمAnouarأنوارal-Katanal-Qattanal-QatanالقطانقطانSyrian Arab RepublicLeading businessperson operating in Syria benefitting from and supporting the regime. Owner of multiple businesses and holding companies with interests and activities in various economic sectors such as real estate, luxury hotel industry and commercial centres. Waseem al-Kattan rose rapidly as a leading businessman by imposing taxes on goods smuggled into Eastern Ghouta under siege, and is now involved in aggressive forms of clientelism to the benefit of the regime. Waseem al-Kattan benefits financially from favoured access to public tenders as well as to licences and contracts awarded by government agencies as a result of his close ties to the regime.KhodrخضرAliعليTaherطاهرSyrian Arab RepublicLeading businessperson operating across multiple sectors of the Syrian economy, including private security, mobile phone retail, hotel management, advertising services, domestic money transfer, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.Supports and benefits from the Syrian regime through cooperation in his business activities and his involvement in smuggling and profiteering activities. Khodr Ali Taher owns a number of companies and has co-founded others. His involvement in business dealings with the regime includes entering into a joint venture with the Syrian Transport and Tourism Company, of which the Ministry of Tourism owns a two-thirds stake.Position: Director and owner of Ella Media Services; founding partner of Castle Security and Protection and of Jasmine Contracting Company; Chairman and founding partner of the Syrian Hotel Management Company; Manager and owner of EmatelRelatives/business associates/entities or partners/links: Citadel for Protection; Guard and Security Services (Castle Security and protection); Ematel LLC (Ematel Communications); Syrian Hotel Management Company; Jasmine Contracting CompanyKhodrخضرAliعليTaherطاهرSyrian Arab RepublicLeading businessperson operating across multiple sectors of the Syrian economy, including private security, mobile phone retail, hotel management, advertising services, domestic money transfer, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.Supports and benefits from the Syrian regime through cooperation in his business activities and his involvement in smuggling and profiteering activities. Khodr Ali Taher owns a number of companies and has co-founded others. His involvement in business dealings with the regime includes entering into a joint venture with the Syrian Transport and Tourism Company, of which the Ministry of Tourism owns a two-thirds stake.KhodrخضرAliعليTaherطاهSyrian Arab RepublicLeading businessperson operating across multiple sectors of the Syrian economy, including private security, mobile phone retail, hotel management, advertising services and domestic money transfer.Supports and benefits from the Syrian regime through cooperation in his business activities and his involvement in smuggling and profiteering activities. Khodr Ali Taher owns a number of companies and has co‐founded others. His involvement in business dealings with the regime includes entering into a joint venture with the Syrian Transport and Tourism Company, of which the Ministry of Tourism owns a two‐thirds stake.HalaهلTarifطريفAlmaghoutالماغوطWidow of Mohammed Makhlouf. Member of the Makhlouf family.GhadaغادهAdibأديبMhannaمهناWidow of Mohammed Makhlouf. Member of the Makhlouf family.ShalaaشهلاءMohammedمحمدMakhloufمخلوفDaughter of Mohammed Makhlouf. Member of the Makhlouf family.KindaكنداMohammedمحمدMakhloufمخلوفDaughter of Mohammed Makhlouf. Member of the Makhlouf family.SaraسارهMohammedمحمدMakhloufمخلوفDaughter of Mohammed Makhlouf. Member of the Makhlouf family.Bena PropertiesCham Holding Building, Daraa Highway9525Held by Rami Makhlouf. Syria’s largest real estate company and the real estate and investment arm of Cham Holding; provides funding to the Syrian regime.Bena PropertiesCham Holding Building, Daraa Highway9525Held by Rami Makhlouf. Syria’s largest real estate company and the real estate and investment arm of Cham Holding; provides funding to the Syrian regime.Bena PropertiesCham Holding Building, Daraa Highway,9525Controlled by Rami Makhlouf. Syria’s largest real estate company and the real estate and investment arm of Cham Holding; provides funding to the Syrian regime.Al Mashreq Investment Fund (AMIF)Sunduq Al Mashrek Al Istithmari108Held by Rami Makhlouf; provides funding to the Syrian regime.Tel: +963 112110059 / 963 112110043; Fax: +963 933333149Held by Rami Makhlouf; provides funding to the Syrian regime.Controlled by Rami Makhlouf; provides funding to the Syrian regime.SyriatelSyriatel Mobile Telecom Building, Amman Road, Daraa Highway, Ashrafiyat Sahnaya Area2900Provides financial support to the Syrian regime: through its licensing contract it pays 50 % or more of its profits to the Government.Tel: +963 11 61 26 270; Fax: +963 11 23 73 97 19; Email: info@syriatel.com.sy; Website: http://syriatel.sy/Provides financial support to the Syrian regime: through its licensing contract it pays 50 % or more of its profits to the Government.Controlled by Rami Makhlouf; provides financial support to the Syrian regime: through its licensing contract it pays 50 % of its profits to the Government.Mechanical Construction Factory (MCF)Industrial Zone, Al-Qadam Road35202Front company for the acquisition of sensitive equipment by the CERS.Tel.+963 011 5810719; +963 11 4474579; +963 11 5810718; +963 11 5810719
Email: info@metallic-sy.com and shaamco@mail.syTel.+963 011 5810719; +963 11 4474579; +963 11 5810718; +963 11 5810719
Email: info@metallic-sy.com and shaamco@mail.sySyronics – Syrian Arab Co. for Electronic IndustriesKaboon Street5966Front company for the acquisition of sensitive equipment by the CERS.Tel: +963 11 5111352; Fax: +963 11 5110117
Email: info@syronics.com.syTel: +963 11 5111352; Fax: +963 11 5110117
Email: info@syronics.com.syTel: +963 11 5111352; Fax: +963 11 5110117Handasieh – Organization for Engineering IndustriesAbou Bakr Al-Seddeq St.5966Al-Moutanabi Street2849Baramkeh21120Front company for the acquisition of sensitive equipment by the CERS.Tel. + 96311 2121824; +963 11 2121825; +963 11 2131307
Email: g.o.eng.ind@net.syTel. + 96311 2121824; +963 11 2121825; +963 11 2131307
Email: g.o.eng.ind@net.syTel: +963 11 2121816; +963 11 2121834; +963 11 2214650; +963 11 2212743; +963 11 5110117Syrian Lebanese Commercial BankSyrian Lebanese Commercial Bank Building, 6th Floor, Makdessi Street, Hamra11-8701Hamra Branch: Hamra Street, Darwish and Fakhro Building113-5127/11-8701Mar Elias Branch: Mar Elias Street, Fakhani Building145 796Subsidiary of the Commercial Bank of Syria already listed. Provides financial support to the Syrian regime.Tel.+961 1741666
Fax +961 1738214
Website: www.slcb.com.lbSyrian Lebanese Commercial BankSyrian Lebanese Commercial Bank Building, 6th Floor, Makdessi Street, Hamra11-8701Hamra Branch: Hamra Street, Darwish and Fakhro Building113-5127/11-8701Mar Elias Branch: Mar Elias Street, Fakhani Building145 796Tel.+961 1741666
Fax +961 1738214
Website: www.slcb.com.lbSyrian Lebanese Commercial BankSyrian Lebanese Commercial Bank Building, 6th Floor, Makdessi Street, Hamra11-8701Tel: +961 1 741666; Fax: +961 1 738228; +961 1 753215; +961 1 736629; Website: www.slcb.com.lbCentral Bank of SyriaSabah Bahrat Square. Postal address: Altjreda al Maghrebeh Square2254Provides financial support to the Syrian regime.Tel. +961 011 – 9985
Email: info@cb.gov.sy
Website: https://www.cb.gov.sy/Tel. +961 011 – 9985
Email: info@cb.gov.sy
Website: https://www.cb.gov.sy/The Baniyas Refinery CompanyBaniasBanyasBanias Refinery Building, 26 Latkia Main Road26352, Tripoli Street352Subsidiary of the General Corporation for Refining and Distribution of Petroleum Products (GCRDPP), a section of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. As such it provides financial support to the Syrian regime.The Baniyas Refinery CompanyBaniasBanyasBanias Refinery Building, 26 Latkia Main Road26352, Tripoli Street352The Baniyas Refinery CompanyBaniasBanyasBanias Refinery Building, 26 Latkia Main Road26The Homs Refinery CompanyHimsGeneral Company for Homs RefineryGeneral Company for Homs Refinery Building, 352 Tripoli Street352Subsidiary of the General Corporation for Refining and Distribution of Petroleum Products (GCRDPP), a section of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. As such it provides financial support to the Syrian regime.Tel. 963-3125-16401
Fax 963-3124-70101
Email: homs-refine@mail.syTel. 963-3125-16401
Fax 963-3124-70101
Email: homs-refine@mail.syHamsho TradingHamsho GroupHmisho Trading GroupHmisho Economic GroupHamsho Building, 31 Baghdad StreetHamsho group – northern road-ring, Hamsho for trading and constructionsSubsidiary of Hamsho International, which has been designated by the Council.As such, Hamsho Trading is associated with a designated entity, Hamsho International.Supports the Syrian regime through its subsidiaries, including Syria Steel. Through its subsidiaries it is associated with groups such as the pro-regime Shabiha militias.Email: info@hamsho-group.com
Tel. 00963 (11) 3227530Hamsho TradingHamsho GroupHmisho Trading GroupHmisho Economic GroupHamsho Building, 31 Baghdad StreetHamsho group – northern road-ring, Hamsho for trading and constructionsEmail: info@hamsho-group.com
Tel. 00963 (11) 3227530Hamsho TradingHamsho GroupHmisho Trading GroupHmisho Economic GroupHamsho Building, 31 Baghdad StreetDamascus Cham Holding CompanyالقابضةالشامدمشقDamascus Cham Private Joint Stock CompanyDamascus Cham Holding Company was established by the regime as the investment arm of the Governorate of Damascus in order to manage the properties of the Governorate of Damascus and implement the Marota City project, a luxurious real estate project based on expropriated land under Decree No 66 and Law No 10 in particular.By managing the implementation of Marota City, Damascus Cham Holding (whose Chairman is the Governor of Damascus) supports and benefits from the Syrian regime and provides benefits to businesspeople with close ties to the regime who have struck lucrative deals with this entity through public-private partnerships.Type of entity: public-owned company under private lawBusiness sector: real estate developmentName of Director/Management: Adel Anwar al-Olabi, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Governor of Damascus (designated by the Council)Ultimate beneficial owner: Governorate of DamascusRelatives/business associates/entities or partners/links: Rami Makhlouf (designated by the Council); Samer Foz (designated by the Council); Mazen Tarazi (designated by the Council); Talas Group, owned by businessman Anas Talas (designated by the Council); Khaled al-Zubaidi (designated by the Council).Type of entity: public-owned company under private lawBusiness sector: real estate developmentName of Director/Management: Adel Anwar al-Olabi, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Governor of Damascus (designated by the Council)Ultimate beneficial owner: Governorate of DamascusRelatives/business associates/entities or partners/links: Rami Makhlouf (designated by the Council); Samer Foz (designated by the Council); Mazen Tarazi (designated by the Council); Talas Group, owned by businessman Anas Talas (designated by the Council); Khaled al-Zubaidi (designated by the Council).Type of entity: public-owned company under private lawBusiness sector: real estate developmentName of Director/Management: Adel Anwar al-Olabi, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Governor of Damascus (designated by the Council)Ultimate beneficial owner: Governorate of DamascusRelatives/business associates/entities or partners/links: Rami Makhlouf (designated by the Council); Samer Foz (designated by the Council); Mazen Tarazi (designated by the Council); Talas Group, owned by businessman Anas Talas (designated by the Council); Khaled al-Zubaidi (designated by the Council); Nader Qalei (designated by the Council)Al Qatarji Companyشركة قاطرجيQatarji International GroupAl-Sham and Al-Darwish CompanyQatirjiKhatirjiKatarjiKaterjiمجموعة قاطرجيGroupMazzahProminent company operating across multiple sectors of the Syrian economy. By facilitating fuel, arms and ammunition trade between the regime and various actors including ISIL (Da’esh) under the pretext of importing and exporting food items, supporting militias fighting alongside the regime and taking advantage of its ties with the regime to expand its commercial activity, Al Qatarji Company – whose board is headed by designated person Hussam Al Qatarji, a member of the Syrian People’s Assembly – supports and benefits from the Syrian regime.Type of entity: private companyBusiness sector: import/export; trucking; supply of oil and commoditiesName of Director/Management: Hussam al-Qatirji, CEO (designated by the Council)Ultimate beneficial owner: Hussam al-Qatirji (designated by the Council)Relatives/business associates/entities or partners/links: Arvada/Arfada Petroleum Company JSCAl Qatarji Companyشركة قاطرجيQatarji International GroupAl-Sham and Al-Darwish CompanyQatirjiKhatirjiKatarjiKaterjiمجموعة قاطرجيGroupMazzahProminent company operating across multiple sectors of the Syrian economy. By facilitating fuel, arms and ammunition trade between the regime and various actors including ISIL (Da’esh) under the pretext of importing and exporting food items, supporting militias fighting alongside the regime and taking advantage of its ties with the regime to expand its commercial activity, Al Qatarji Company – whose board is headed by designated person Hussam Al Qatarji, a member of the Syrian People’s Assembly – supports and benefits from the Syrian regime.Al Qatarji Companyشركة قاطرجيQatarji International GroupAl-Sham and Al-Darwish CompanyQatarjiKhatirjiKatarjiKaterjiمجموعة قاطرجيGroupMazzahProminent company operating across multiple sectors of the Syrian economy. By facilitating fuel, arms and ammunition trade between the regime and various actors including ISIL (Da’esh) under the pretext of importing and exporting food items, supporting militias fighting alongside the regime and taking advantage of its ties with the regime to expand its commercial activity, Al Qatarji Company – whose board is headed by designated person Hussam al-Qatirji, a member of the Syrian People’s Assembly – supports and benefits from the Syrian regime.MohammedمحمدMakhloufمخلوفAbu RamiInfluential member of the Makhlouf family; business associate and father of Rami, Ihab and Iyad Makhlouf. Closely associated with the Assad family and maternal uncle of Bashar and Maher al-Assad. Also referred to as Abu Rami.Leading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and/or activities in multiple sectors of Syria’s economy, including interests in and/or significant influence in the General Organisation of Tobacco and the oil and gas, arms and banking sectors.Involved in business dealings for the Syrian regime in arms procurement and banking. Given the extent of his business and political ties to the Syrian regime, he provides support to and benefits from the regime.MuhammadمحمدSaidسعيدBukhaytanبخيتانMohammadMohammedSa'idSa'eedSaeedAssistant Regional Secretary of the Ba’ath Arab Socialist Party since 2005; from 2000 to 2005 Director for the national security of the regional Ba’ath party. Former Governor of Hama (1998-2000). Close associate of President Bashar al-Assad and Maher al-Assad. Senior decision-maker in the regime on repression of civilian population.SalamسلامTohmeطعمةSalimTaameTa'mahToumahScientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC)Barzeh Street4470Deputy Director General of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC), which is responsible for the development and production of non-conventional weapons, including chemical weapons, and the missiles to deliver them. Due to his senior position at SSRC, he is associated with the designated entity SSRC.Position: Doctor; Deputy Director General, Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC)KhaldounAl-ZoubiKhaldoonal-Zu'biZubiSyrian Arab RepublicLeading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and activities in multiple sectors of Syria’s economy, including his roles as Vice President of Aman Holding and majority shareholder of Fly Aman airline (until Feb 2019). In this capacity, he is linked to Samer Foz. Aman Holding is represented on the board of, and holds a majority stake in, Aman Damascus, a joint venture in the construction of Marota City, a regime-backed luxury residential and commercial development. Al-Zoubi benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime. Founding member of Asas Iron Company.Position: Founder of Fly Aman Limited Liability and founding member of Asas Iron CompanyBasharMohammadAssiSyrian Arab RepublicLeading businessperson operating in Syria, with interests and activities in multiple sectors of Syria’s economy, including his roles as founding partner of Fly Aman airline and, until May 2019, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aman Damascus, a joint venture involved in the development of Marota City, a regime-backed luxury residential and commercial development. Assi benefits from and/or supports the Syrian regime through his business activities. On 30.1.2020, he founded the Aman Facilities company with and on behalf of Samer Foz.Position: Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aman Damascus (until 2019); founding partner of Fly Aman Limited Liability airline; founder of the Aman Facilities companyAbdelkaderSabraAbd el KaderAbd al KaderAbdul KaderAbd al QadrAbdul QadrعبدالقادرSabrahصبرهصبراSyrian Arab RepublicLebanonLeading businessperson operating in Syria with multiple economic interests, especially in the maritime and tourism sectors. As a major shipping magnate and a close business associate of Rami Makhlouf (regime supporter and cousin of President Bashar al‐Assad), Abdelkader Sabra provides financial and economic support for the Syrian regime, including through offshore companies. Abdelkader Sabra also benefits from his ties to the regime, which have allowed him to expand his activities in the real estate sector. He is also involved in money laundering and commercial activities in support of the Syrian regime and its associates.Position: Owner of Sabra Maritime Agency; head of the Syrian‐Turkish Businessmen Council; founding partner of Phoenicia Tourism Company; President of the Chamber of Maritime Navigation in SyriaRelatives/business associates/entities or partners/links: Phoenicia Tourism Company (شركةفينيقياللسياحة); Sabra Maritime Agency (كالةصبرهالبحرية)DamascusSyrian Arab RepublicDubaiUnited Arab EmiratesBeirutLebanonDamascusLatakiaSyrian Arab RepublicHomsSyrian Arab RepublicHamaSyrian Arab RepublicTartousSyrian Arab RepublicYabroudDamascus ProvinceSyrian Arab RepublicDamascus CountrysideSyrian Arab RepublicJablahSyrian Arab RepublicRaqqaSyrian Arab RepublicSyrian Arab RepublicSafitaTartousSyrian Arab RepublicAshrafiyat Sahnaya Rif DimashqSyrian Arab Republic