Ministry of Culture (Syria)
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The Ministry of Culture is a government ministry office of the Syrian Arab Republic, responsible for cultural affairs in Syria.
Ministers of Culture
- Dr. Najah al-AttarNajah al-AttarNajah Al-Attar is the first woman Vice President of Syria and the Arab World, serving since 2006.-Personal background:Najah Al-Attar was born on 10 January 1933 and raised in Damascus...
(1976 - 2000) - Maha Qanout (2000 – 13 December 2001)
- Najwa Qassab Hassan (13 December 2001 – 10 September 2003)
- Mahmoud al-Sayyed (10 September 2003 – 21 February 2006)
- Dr. Riyad Naasan AghaRiyad Naasan AghaRiyad Nassan Agha is a former minister of culture of Syria. He served as Syria's ambassador to Oman and the United Arab Emirates. He holds a PhD. degree in philosophy from the University of Damascus.-References:...
(21 February 2006 – 3 October 2010) - Riad IsmatRiad IsmatMohammad Riyad Hussein 'Riad' Ismat is the Syrian Minister of Culture, serving since 2010. He is also a writer, critic and director.-Early life, education and career:...
(3 October 2010 – 29 March 2010) (14 April 2011 – incumbent )