Ahmed al-Sharaa

BIOGRAPHY

Born on October 29, 1982, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Ahmed Hussein al-Sharaa (Arabic: أحمد حسين الشرع) is a Syrian politician and former military commander who currently serves as the President of Syria (assuming office in January 2025). He gained international prominence as the leader of the offensive that toppled the 54-year rule of the Assad dynasty in December 2024.

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

29 October 1982

Place of Birth

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Also Known As

Ahmed Hussein al-Shar’a, أحمد حسين الشرع‎, أبو محمد الجولاني‎, Abu Mohammad al-Jolani