Hanan al-Balkhi

Hanan al-Balkhi is a Syrian diplomat and politician who is currently serving as a member of the People's Assembly since July 2026.

Early life She was born in Damascus in 1976.

Career She studied Arabic at Damascus University, where she earned a bachelor's degree, and she received a master’s degree in Middle Eastern and Postcolonial Studies from the University of Oslo.

She has worked in journalism, academia, and media, and has led relief campaigns in several neighboring Arab countries with assistance from Norwegian agencies. She worked as a journalist for Al-Arabiya TV , wrote newspaper articles and participatied in research and political conferences. She was also a member of the Syrian Women’s Association, known as “Nisva.”

She has served as a member of the People's Assembly since 1 July 2026 following her appointment by president Ahmed al-Sharaa.