Maher Marwan

Maher Marwan Idlibi is the current Governor of Damascus, appointed on 15 December 2024 following the fall of the Assad regime. He is both a cousin and brother-in-law of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the current President of Syria.

Early life and education Maher Marwan was born in Damascus, Syria. He holds a bachelor's degree in Islamic Sharia and worked for ten years in business administration. He later clarified his comments, emphasizing that his focus was on internal peace in Syria, not foreign relations.

Marwan also called on the United States to convey a message to Israel, expressing a desire for peace. His comments sparked reactions from both local and international analysts, with some viewing them as indicative of a pragmatic shift in Syrian policy. He is both a cousin and brother-in-law of Ahmed al-Sharaa, the current President of Syria.