Dr. Abdul Razzaq Mohammed Al-Hussein Named President of Security University
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa has issued Legislative Decree No. (165) for the year 2026, officially appointing Dr. Engineer Abdul Razzaq Mohammed Al-Hussein as the President of the Syrian University for Security Sciences. This appointment is part of the ongoing organizational measures currently being implemented across specialized academic institutions in Syria.
Under the terms of the decree, Dr. Al-Hussein will assume his responsibilities as university president, exercising his powers and duties in accordance with the country’s established laws and regulations. The decree also outlines the specific administrative and financial provisions associated with this appointment. Article II stipulates that the appointee shall receive the salaries and compensation appropriate to the position, consistent with existing regulations. Furthermore, Article III dictates that the expenses resulting from the implementation of this decree are to be covered by the budget of the Syrian University for Security Sciences.
The decree is based on the provisions of the Constitutional Declaration and Decree No. (146) for the year 2026. This administrative decision serves to strengthen the leadership and managerial staff within Syrian educational and security institutions, clearly defining the responsibilities required for supervising both academic and professional programs within the university.
This development is part of a broader state initiative to enhance the quality of outputs from scientific and research institutions and to ensure the continuity of institutional operations in alignment with approved organizational plans. The appointment is a legal and administrative step intended to regulate the university’s academic performance and manage its internal administrative and financial affairs, in accordance with the objectives set forth in the institution’s bylaws.
The provisions of this decree are effective immediately upon its issuance. Relevant authorities have been directed to take the necessary measures to fulfill its requirements and ensure stability in the operations of the Syrian University for Security Sciences, while maintaining the institution’s commitment to the laws and regulations currently in effect across the Syrian Arab Republic.
