Engineer Omar Samer Al-Halabi Appointed Presidential Economic Advisor
The organizational structure of Syrian economic institutions has undergone a new update with the announcement of the appointment of Engineer Omar Samer Al-Halabi to the position of Advisor for Economic Affairs to the Presidency of the Republic.
This appointment is part of the regulatory measures taken by the Syrian state to strengthen its advisory staff regarding economic and strategic issues. Under this new mandate, Engineer Al-Halabi will also assume the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sovereign Fund. This institution is responsible for the management and development of national economic assets and investments, highlighting the significance of the upcoming phase in the Fund’s administration.
This appointment carries substantial weight, given the sensitive economic portfolios under the jurisdiction of the Sovereign Fund. These files focus primarily on financing strategies, investment, and the activation of national resources. It is expected that Engineer Al-Halabi, through his dual role, will contribute to providing direct economic insights to the Presidency of the Republic, while aligning them with the operational directives of the Fund. This approach is intended to remain consistent with the objectives of Syrian economic policy during the current period.
Syrian economic institutions have recently experienced a series of adjustments in administrative and leadership positions. These changes are aimed at introducing new personnel into critical state sectors to ensure greater efficiency in economic decision-making and to address the challenges posed by the country’s current economic situation. Engineer Al-Halabi’s role will be pivotal in managing the Sovereign Fund as a strategic financial instrument, designed to promote economic stability and develop national resources.
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
