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Imad Khamis
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عماد خميس
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Khamis in 2017
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| Prime Minister of Syria | |
| In office 3 July 2016 – 11 June 2020 |
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| President | Bashar al-Assad |
| Deputy | Walid Muallem |
| Preceded by | Wael Nader al-Halqi |
| Succeeded by | Hussein Arnous |
| Minister of Electricity | |
| In office 14 April 2011 – 3 July 2016 |
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| Prime Minister | Adel Safar Riyad Farid Hijab Wael Nader al-Halqi |
| Preceded by | Ahmad Qusay Kayyali |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Zuhair Kharboutli |
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Imad Muhammad Dib Khamis
1 August 1961 Saqba, United Arab Republic |
| Political party | Ba'ath Party |
| Other political affiliations |
National Progressive Front |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Damascus University |
| Cabinet | Khamis |
Imad Muhammad Dib Khamis (born 1 August 1961) is a Syrian politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Syria from 2016 to 2020. During this time, Bashar al-Assad was the president. Before becoming prime minister, he was the Minister of Electricity from 2011 to 2016.
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Early Life and Education
Imad Khamis was born in a town called Saqba. This town is located near Damascus, the capital city of Syria. He was born on August 1, 1961.
He studied at the University of Damascus. In 1981, he earned a degree in electrical engineering. This means he learned how electricity works and how to design electrical systems.
Political Career and Leadership
Before becoming a top leader, Khamis worked in the electricity sector. From 1987 to 2005, he managed several departments. These departments were part of the General Organization for the distribution and investment of power.
He then became the Director General of the General Company for Electricity. This role was for the Damascus Governorate from 2005 to 2008. In 2008, he was appointed Director-General of the Public Corporation for the distribution and investment of power.
Becoming Prime Minister
On July 3, 2016, Imad Khamis was chosen to be the Prime Minister of Syria. This happened after the 2016 Syrian parliamentary election. As prime minister, he was the head of the government.
End of Term
Imad Khamis was removed from his position on June 11, 2020. President Bashar al-Assad made this decision. His dismissal happened during a difficult time for the country's economy. There were also protests happening in the region.
After his dismissal, Khamis was seen voting in the 2020 Syrian parliamentary election.
Personal Life
Imad Khamis is married and has three children.
See also
In Spanish: Imad Khamis para niños
- Cabinet of Syria
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| Preceded by Wael Nader al-Halqi |
Prime Minister of Syria 2016–2020 |
Succeeded by Hussein Arnous |
