Al-Omar was born in the town of Khan al-Sabil in Idlib Governorate. He holds a degree in political science and is pursuing a master’s degree in journalism and media.[2]
Activity during the civil war
Al-Omar joined the Syrian revolution in 2011 and became active in public mobilization. From 2012 to 2019,he played a big role in covering major battles in northern Syria as a journalist.[2]
He served as a member of the media office of the Army of Conquest and contributed to the establishment of the Media Directorate within the Syrian Salvation Government. In 2019,he co-founded the Shaam News Network,which focuses on delivering news from opposition-controlled areas.[2]
In 2024,following the fall of the Assad regime and the decision that ministers of the salvation government will serve in the same roles in the transitional government until March 2025,al-Omar began serving as minister of information in the Syrian caretaker government under prime minister Mohammed al-Bashir.[1]
Career
Al-Omar's tenure as Minister of Information is characterized by efforts to reform Syria's media landscape,promoting transparency and freedom of expression during a pivotal period in the nation's history. As he stated to Agence-France Presse:"We are working to consolidate freedoms of the press and expression that were severely restricted".[3]
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