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Hussein Arnous
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حسين عرنوس
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Arnous in 2016
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| Prime Minister of Syria | |
| In office 2 September 2020 – 14 September 2024 Acting: 11 June – 2 September 2020 |
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| President | Bashar al-Assad |
| Deputy | Ali Abdullah Ayyoub |
| Preceded by | Imad Khamis |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali |
| Minister of Water Resources | |
| In office 26 November 2018 – 30 August 2020 |
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| Prime Minister | Imad Khamis |
| Preceded by | Nabil al-Hassan |
| Succeeded by | Tammam Raad |
| Minister of Public Works and Housing | |
| In office 9 February 2013 – 26 November 2018 |
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| Prime Minister | Wael Nader al-Halqi Imad Khamis |
| Preceded by | Yasser Sebaei |
| Succeeded by | Suhail Mohammad Abdullatif |
| Member of the Central Command of the Syrian Regional Branch of the Baath Party | |
| Assumed office 8 July 2013 |
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| Governor of Quneitra | |
| In office 2011–2013 |
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| Preceded by | Khalil Mashhadia |
| Governor of Deir ez-Zor | |
| In office 2009–2011 |
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| Preceded by | Khaled Dali Al-Ahmad |
| Succeeded by | Samir Ousman al-Sheikh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1953 (age 71–72) Al-Tah, Idlib, Syrian Republic |
| Political party | Ba'ath Party |
| Other political affiliations |
National Progressive Front |
| Alma mater | University of Aleppo (BS) |
| Cabinet | Arnous I Arnous II |
Hussein Arnous (Arabic: حسين عرنوس, romanized: Ḥusain ʿArnūs; born in 1953) is a former Syrian politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Syria from June 11, 2020, until September 14, 2024. He was chosen for this important role by President Bashar al-Assad.
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Early Life and Education
Hussein Arnous was born in a village called Al-Tah, located in the Idlib area of Syria. He grew up there and later went to college.
In 1978, he completed his studies at the University of Aleppo. He earned a degree in civil engineering, which is about designing and building things like roads and bridges.
Public Service Career
After finishing university, Arnous began his career working with the Idlib Engineering Syndicate. This organization helps engineers in the Idlib region.
Managing Roads and Transport
From 1992 to 2002, Hussein Arnous was in charge of the General Company for Roads and Bridges. This company is responsible for building and maintaining roads and bridges across the country.
In 2004, he became the executive director of the General Establishment for Road Transport. This role involved overseeing how goods and people travel by road.
Serving as Governor
Arnous also served as a governor for two different areas in Syria. He was the governor of Deir ez-Zor and later the governor of Quneitra. A governor is like a leader for a specific region, helping to manage its daily operations.
Roles as a Minister
Hussein Arnous held important positions as a government minister. From 2013 to 2018, he was the Minister of Public Works and Housing. In this role, he helped manage public construction projects and housing plans.
Later, starting in November 2018, he became the Minister of Water Resources. This job involved managing Syria's water supply and resources.
Becoming Prime Minister
On August 30, 2020, President Assad officially named Hussein Arnous as the new Prime Minister. He took his oath of office (a special promise) a few days later.
As Prime Minister, he led the government. He formed a new government team in August 2021, after the presidential election that year. He served in this top leadership role until September 2024.
See also
In Spanish: Hussein Arnous para niños
