Abdul Rauf al-Kasm
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Dr. Abdul Rauf al-Kasm (born 1932) is a Syrian architect
and professor of architecture
at Damascus University. He served as Prime Minister of Syria from January 9, 1980, to November 1, 1987 under the presidency of Hafez Al-Asad. After leaving office, he served as a senior consultant for national security.
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
and professor of architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
at Damascus University. He served as Prime Minister of Syria from January 9, 1980, to November 1, 1987 under the presidency of Hafez Al-Asad. After leaving office, he served as a senior consultant for national security.