Issam al-Zaim

Issam Al Zaim (4 August 1940 – 14 December 2007) was a Syrian economist and former minister of industry. He also served as minister of state planning.

Career Zaim was a researcher at the French National Centre for Scientific Research. His tenure ended in 2003 when the government resigned.

Controversy Zaim and his wife's assets were seized by Syrian authorities in 2003 as part of a probe into the alleged misuse of public funds by the couple. He and his wife were acquitted of all charges a few months later.

Death Zaim died of a heart attack at the age of 67 and was buried in Aleppo. He was survived by his wife and son.