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Abdul Rauf al-Kasm
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عبد الرؤوف الكسم
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Kasm in 1981
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| Prime Minister of Syria | |
| In office 9 January 1980 – 1 November 1987 |
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| President | Hafez al-Assad |
| Preceded by | Muhammad Ali al-Halabi |
| Succeeded by | Mahmoud Zuabi |
| Governor of Damascus | |
| In office 1979–1980 |
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| President | Hafez al-Assad |
| Preceded by | Farouk al-Hamwi |
| Succeeded by | Mohamed Sioufi |
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| Born | 1932 (age 92–93) Damascus, Syria |
| Political party | Ba'ath Party |
| Other political affiliations |
National Progressive Front |
Abdul Rauf al-Kasm (Arabic: عبد الرؤوف الكسم, romanized: ʿAbd ar-Raʾūf al-Kasm) was an important Syrian politician. Born in 1932, he was an architect and a university professor. He became well-known for serving as the Prime Minister of Syria during the 1980s.
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Who Was Abdul Rauf al-Kasm?
Abdul Rauf al-Kasm was a key figure in Syrian politics. He held several important jobs, including being a professor and a governor. His most significant role was leading the government as Prime Minister.
Early Life and Family
Abdul Rauf al-Kasm was born in 1932 in a city called Damascus in Syria. His father, Muhammad Atallah al-Kasm, was a respected scholar. He was also a mufti, which is a religious law expert, in Damascus for many years.
A Career in Public Service
Before becoming a politician, Abdul Rauf al-Kasm taught architecture at Damascus University. He was a member of the Ba'ath Party, a major political group in Syria.
In 1979, he became the Governor of Damascus. This meant he was in charge of running the capital city. He held this position for about a year.
Becoming Prime Minister
On January 9, 1980, Abdul Rauf al-Kasm was chosen to be the Prime Minister of Syria. He worked under the president at the time, Hafez Al-Asad. As Prime Minister, he was responsible for leading the government and making important decisions for the country.
He worked hard to improve things in Syria. He tried to stop unfair practices and make sure rules were followed. He served as Prime Minister for seven years, until November 1, 1987. After leaving this role, he continued to advise the government on national security matters.
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Kasm in 1981
