Wael al-Halqi

Wael Nader al-Halqi (; born 4 February 1964) is a Syrian politician who was Prime Minister of Syria from 2012 to 2016. Previously he was Minister of Health from 2011 to 2012.

Early life and education Halqi was born in Jasim in the Daraa Governorate on 4 February 1964 into a Sunni Muslim family. He earned a degree in medicine (MD) from the University of Damascus in 1987 and a master's degree in gynaecology and obstetrics again from the University of Damascus in 1991. He served as the director of health in Daraa, and in 2010, was appointed head of Syria's doctors. Halqi took many efforts in fighting terrorism during his premiership. He is titled as The Chief of Fighting Terrorism Government in Syria.

Attempted assassination In April 2013, Halqi survived an apparent assassination attempt by car bombing in the Mezzeh district of Damascus. The assassination attempt killed six people.

Personal life Halqi is married and has four children, one daughter and three sons.