Hussein Arnous (Arabic: حُسَيْن عَرنُوس, romanized: Huseyn Arnûs; born 1953) is a Syrian politician who has served as prime minister of Syria since 11 June 2020. Arnous's appointment was announced by state media shortly after it was reported that President Bashar al-Assad had fired previous prime minister Imad Khamis amid a worsening economic crisis.[1]
Hussein Arnous | |
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حُسَيْن عَرنُوس | |
 Arnous in 2016 | |
| 68th Prime Minister of Syria | |
| Assumed office 11 June 2020 Acting: 11 June – 2 September 2020 | |
| President | Bashar al-Assad |
| Deputy | Ali Abdullah Ayyoub |
| Preceded by | Imad Khamis |
| Minister of Water Resources | |
| In office 26 November 2018 – 30 August 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Imad Khamis |
| Preceded by | Nabil al-Hassan |
| Succeeded by | Tammam Raad |
| Minister of Public Works and Housing | |
| In office 9 February 2013 – 26 November 2018 | |
| Prime Minister | Wael Nader al-Halqi Imad Khamis |
| Preceded by | Yasser Sebaei |
| Succeeded by | Suhail Mohammad Abdullatif |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1953 (age 70–71) Al-Tah, Idlib, Syrian Republic |
| Political party | Ba'ath Party |
| Other political affiliations | National Progressive Front |
| Alma mater | University of Aleppo (BS) |
| Cabinet | Arnous I Arnous II |
Early life and education edit
Arnous was born in the village of Al-Tah in the Ma'arrat al-Nu'man District, Idlib.[2] In 1978, he earned a degree in civil engineering from the University of Aleppo.
Career edit
After graduating from university, Arnous worked with the Idlib Engineering Syndicate. From 1992 to 2002, he managed the General Company for Roads and Bridges. In 2004, Arnous was selected to serve as executive director of the General Establishment for Road Transport. He then served as governor of Deir ez-Zor and Quneitra governorates. In 2014, Arnous was included on a list of Syrian government ministers barred from entering the United States or European Union.[3][4][5][6]
Arnous served as Minister of Public Works and Housing from 2013 until 2018[7][8] and as Minister of Water Resources since 26 November 2018.[9]
Arnous was confirmed by President Assad to be the prime minister of a new government on 30 August 2020.[10] He took the oath of office three days later.[11] He formed a new government in August 2021 after the presidential election in May 2021.[12]
References edit
- ^ "Syria's Assad replaces prime minister: State media". CNBC. 11 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Syria's Assad Removes Prime Minister as Economic Hardship Grows". The New York Times. Reuters. 11 June 2020. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "EU Targets Ministers, UAE Firm in Latest Syria Sanctions | Voice of America - English". www.voanews.com. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Assad Dismisses Prime Minister". The Syrian Observer. 12 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Syria Designations". www.treasury.gov. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Treasury Sanctions Syrian Regime Officials and Supporters". www.treasury.gov. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Ministry of public works and Housing | Eng. Hussein Arnous meets the Iranian delegation participating in the reconstruction exhibition of Syria". mopwh.gov.sy. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Syria's Assad dismisses prime minister as economic crisis grows". La Prensa Latina Media. 11 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ "Syria's Assad removes prime minister as economic hardship grows". Reuters. 11 June 2020. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- ^ AFP, French Press Agency- (30 August 2020). "Syria's Assad designates new government headed by PM Arnous". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ^ "المهندس حسين عرنوس يؤدي اليمين الدستورية أمام الرئيس الأسد". 2 September 2020.
- ^ "Syria's Assad asks PM Arnous to form new cabinet". Reuters. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2021.