Maher Khalil Al-Hassan: A Career in Governance and the Oil Sector
Born in Hama in 1986, Maher Khalil Al-Hassan has built a professional career marked by his involvement in significant government and administrative roles. An engineering graduate, Al-Hassan possesses extensive experience in managing supply, corporate, and internal trade sectors.
Al-Hassan gained prominence in the Syrian governmental landscape when he served as the Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection. He held this position within the caretaker government led by Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Bashir, serving from December 10, 2024, until March 29, 2025. During this critical period following the fall of the previous regime, Al-Hassan was responsible for the entire supply portfolio. His primary mandate during this time focused on emergency response measures aimed at stabilizing markets and ensuring the availability of essential goods for citizens, particularly flour and bread. Additionally, he was tasked with combating corruption networks that had impacted the supply institutions.
Following the conclusion of his ministerial duties, Al-Hassan transitioned to the role of Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry in late March 2025, a position he continues to hold. In this capacity, he has maintained a specific focus on internal trade and consumer protection, assuming direct supervision over the Syrian Trading Establishment. His responsibilities have also included the development of digital systems for commercial registers and corporate departments, as part of an effort to enhance automation and streamline legal and administrative procedures within the trade and business sectors.
Currently, Maher Khalil Al-Hassan serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Syrian Petroleum Company. In this role, he brings his extensive background in administration and oversight to the oil and energy sector, which remains a vital pillar of the Syrian economy and a cornerstone for national stability and development projects.
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
