Hussein Arnous

Hussein Arnous (Arabic: حسين عرنوس‎; born 1953) is a Syrian politician who has served as acting Prime Minister of Syria since 11 June 2020. Arnous' 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
Acting Prime Minister of Syria
Incumbent
Assumed office 11 June 2020
President	Bashar al-Assad
Deputy	Walid Muallem
Preceded by	Imad Khamis
Minister of Water Resources
Incumbent
Assumed office 26 November 2018
Minister of Public Works and Housing
In office 2013–2018
Personal details
Born	1953 (age 66–67) Al-Tah, Idlib, Syria
Political party	Ba'ath Party
Other political affiliations	National Progressive Front
Alma mater	University of Aleppo (BS)

Early life and education

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

After graduating from university, Arnous worked with the Idleb 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. 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 has served as Minister of Water Resources since 26 November 2018.[7] Arnous also served as Minister of Public Works and Housing from 2013 until 2018.[8][9]

References

1. "Syria's Assad replaces prime minister: State media". CNBC. 2020-06-11. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
2. Reuters (2020-06-11). "Syria's Assad Removes Prime Minister as Economic Hardship Grows". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
3. "EU Targets Ministers, UAE Firm in Latest Syria Sanctions | Voice of America - English". www.voanews.com. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
4. "Assad Dismisses Prime Minister". The Syrian Observer. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
5. "Syria Designations". www.treasury.gov. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
6. "Treasury Sanctions Syrian Regime Officials and Supporters". www.treasury.gov. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
7. "Syria's Assad removes prime minister as economic hardship grows". Reuters. 2020-06-11. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
8. "Ministry of public works and Housing | Eng. Hussein Arnous meets the Iranian delegation participating in the reconstruction exhibition of Syria". mopwh.gov.sy. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
9. "Syria's Assad dismisses prime minister as economic crisis grows". La Prensa Latina Media. 2020-06-11. Retrieved 2020-06-12.