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Qutaiba Ahmed Badawi
Syrian official From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Qutaiba Ahmed Badawi (Arabic: قتيبة أحمد بدوي) is a Syrian government official who is currently serving as the Director of the General Directorate of Customs since 31 December 2024.[1] Previously, Badawi held prominent roles under Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, including managing the Bab al-Hawa border crossing, serving as director of crossings, and as the Emir of Idlib sector.[2]
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Career
On 31 December 2024, Badawi was appointed as the Director of the General Directorate of Customs by Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir of the Syrian caretaker government. It was established as a part of restructuring efforts in Syria’s management of border crossings and maritime affairs in the aftermath of the fall of the Assad regime.[1]
During the Syrian civil war
Badawi was known by the alias "Al-Maghyara Binnesh" (coming from Binnesh, Idlib) during his tenure with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, where he was responsible for managing border crossings and economic activities in opposition-controlled areas.[2]
Controversy
Alleged relation to Ahmed al-Sharaa
Badawi's appointment has sparked controversy due to allegations of familial ties with Ahmed al-Sharaa (also known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani), as he is his brother-in-law (Badawi being al-Sharaa's wife's brother). Critics suggest that his rapid ascent to power and influence within government circles may be linked to these personal connections.[3]
Other sources had previously claimed that the alleged familial relationship was either untrue or implausible.[4]
After al-Sharaa's appointment as president, it appeared that he has only one wife, Latifa al-Droubi, who is from Al-Qaryatayn in Homs Governorate,[5] making any alleged familial relationship appear entirely implausible.
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