Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali facts for kids

Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali (Arabic: محمد غازي الجلالي), born on March 22, 1969, is a Syrian politician and an expert in civil engineering. He served as the Prime Minister of Syria for a short time in 2024. He was the 69th person to hold this important role.

He was the last Prime Minister to serve under President Bashar al-Assad. He also led the government during a big change in Syria. Before becoming Prime Minister, he was the Minister of Communications and Information Technology from 2014 to 2016.

After a major change in the Syrian government in December 2024, he stayed in the capital city, Damascus. He helped manage the change of power from the old government to new leaders. He was then replaced by Mohammed al-Bashir a few days later.

Early Life and Education

Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali was born in Damascus, Syria, in 1969. He studied civil engineering at Damascus University. He earned his first degree in 1992. He continued his studies there, getting a postgraduate diploma in 1994 and a Master of Science degree in 1997.

He then went to Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. In 2000, he completed his PhD in engineering economics. This shows he has a strong background in both engineering and how money works in big projects.

Career Highlights

Before becoming Prime Minister, Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali held several important positions. From 2008 to 2014, he worked as an assistant to the Minister of Communications and Technology. During this time, he also led the General Postal Corporation.

He was also a professor at the University of Damascus. This means he taught students and shared his knowledge. He was part of the Higher Education Council, which helps guide universities and colleges in Syria.

From August 2014 to July 2016, he served as the Minister of Communications and Technology. This role involved overseeing things like phone services, internet, and other digital systems in the country. After this, he became the chancellor of the Syrian Private University in September 2023, a position he held until he was asked to become Prime Minister.

Becoming Prime Minister

On September 14, 2024, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad chose Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali to form a new government. This happened after the 2024 parliamentary election in Syria. His job was to lead the country's government.

Government Transition

On December 8, 2024, a big change happened in Syria. Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali announced that President Assad's government was no longer in power. He said he was ready to work with the new opposition leaders. He wanted to make sure that important government services and buildings would continue to work smoothly.

Ahmed al-Sharaa, a leader of a group called Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, said that al-Jalali would lead the government for a short time. This was to help with the change until a new government was officially set up. Al-Jalali also called for new elections so the Syrian people could choose their new leaders.

He said that he and 18 other ministers decided to stay in Damascus. They did not leave the country during this time of change. A video showed him being escorted in Damascus by a group that had taken control of the capital. The next day, Mohammed al-Bashir was named the new Prime Minister of the Syrian Transitional Government, and al-Jalali stepped down from his duties.

See also

• List of Prime Ministers of Syria

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