Salim Said Yasin

Salim Yasin (; 10 October 1937 – 6 March 2016) was a Syrian economist, academic and former deputy prime minister for economic affairs.

Early life and education Yasin was born in Latakia on 10 October 1937. He received a bachelor's degree from Damascus University in 1960. He served as acting president of the University of Aleppo from 1969 to 1970. Yasin was in office until March 2000 and replaced by Khalid Raad in the post. Then Yasin returned to teaching post at Damascus University.

Controversy In June 2000, Yasin was arrested and imprisoned on charges of embezzlement for which former Prime Minister Mahmoud Zuabi was also accused. Then he was freed in November 2000. However, on 8 December 2001, he and former transport minister Mufid Abdul Karim were sentenced to ten years in prison and fined for $240 million.

Death On 6 March 2016, Yasin died in his hometown, Latakia.