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Mazen al-Salhani
Syrian politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mazen al-Salhani[b] is a Syrian businessman and politician who has served as Minister of Tourism since 29 March 2025.
Life and early career
Born in Damascus in 1979, al-Salhani holds a postgraduate diploma in business administration from the Great Lakes College of Science and Technology in Ontario, Canada. He also obtained a Master's degree in project management from Westcliff University in California, United States.[1]
He had chaired the boards of several companies and managed or helped establish many tourism and commercial projects in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Algeria, and Syria. His work included the Salwa Resort, Mall of Qatar, Bentley Hotel, and hotels from global brands such as Hilton, Marriott, and Sheraton.[1]
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Ministeral position
Al-Salhani was appointed minister of tourism on 29 March 2025 as part of the transitional government formed after the fall of the Assad regime.[2]
In his first remarks after assuming office, al-Salhani said the ministry's vision was to transform Syria into a global tourism destination.[1]
Notes
- Arabic: مازن الصالحاني
References
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