Jawad Abu Hatab | |
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![]() Jawad in 2018 | |
Prime Minister of the Syrian Opposition | |
In office 17 May 2016 – 10 March 2019[1] | |
President | Anas al-Abdah Riad Seif Abdurrahman Mustafa |
Preceded by | Ahmad Tu'mah |
Succeeded by | Abdurrahman Mustafa |
Personal details | |
Born | 1962 (age 61–62) Damascus, Syria |
Political party | Independent |
Alma mater | Damascus University |
Jawad Abu Hatab (born 1962) is a Syrian politician. Since May 2016 he has served as Minister of Defence[2] in the Syrian Interim Government. He also served as Prime Minister, resigning on 10 March 2019.[1] Prior to his election as Prime Minister, he worked as a heart surgeon and served in various roles within the Syrian opposition.