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Qutaiba Ahmed Badawi (Arabic :قتيبةأحمدبدوي) is a Syrian government official who is currently serving as the Director of the General Directorate of Customs since 31 December 2024. [1] Previously,Badawi held prominent roles under Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham,including managing the Bab al-Hawa border crossing,serving as director of crossings,and as the Emir of Idlib sector. [2]
On 31 December 2024,Badawi was appointed as the Director of the General Directorate of Customs by Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir. It was established as a part of restructuring efforts in Syria’s management of border crossings and maritime affairs in the aftermath of the fall of the Assad regime. [1]
Badawi was known by the alias "Al-Maghyara Binnesh" (coming from Binnesh,Idlib) during his tenure with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham,where he was responsible for managing border crossings and economic activities in opposition-controlled areas. [2]
Badawi's appointment has sparked controversy due to allegations of familial ties with Ahmed al-Sharaa (also known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani),as he is his brother-in-law (Badawi being al-Sharaa's wife's brother). Critics suggest that his rapid ascent to power and influence within government circles may be linked to these personal connections. [3]
Other sources had previously claimed that the alleged familial relationship was either untrue or implausible. [4]
After al-Sharaa's appointment as transitional President,it appeared that he has only one wife,Latifa al-Droubi,who is from Al-Qaryatayn in Homs Governorate,making any alleged familial relationship appear entirely implausible. [5]
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