| Qutaiba Ahmed Badawi | |
|---|---|
| قتيبة أحمد بدوي | |
| Director of the General Directorate of Customs | |
| Transitional | |
| Assumed office 31 December 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Syrian |
| Nicknames | |
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. 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.
Career
On 31 December 2024, Badawi was appointed as the Director of the General Directorate of Customs by Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir. 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.
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.
Controversy
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.
Other sources had previously claimed that the alleged familial relationship was either untrue or implausible; however, the matter remains unclear.
See also
References
- ^ "Syria: Qutaiba Badawi appointed Director of the General Directorate of Customs". Erem News (in Arabic). 1 January 2025. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ "Syrian Revolution Archive - Persons: Qutaiba Badawi". Syrian Revolution Archive (in Arabic). Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- إياد الجعفري (23 December 2024). "هواجس على هامش حكم أحمد الشرع". Al-Modon (in Arabic). Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- حسام جزماتي (25 May 2020). "الجولاني يستكمل ربع دينه". Syria TV (in Arabic). Retrieved 11 January 2025.
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