# Official Journal L 54I/2018

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 6126 February 2018 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 054I

English edition

Legislation

Volume 6126 February 2018

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| Contents | | II   Non-legislative acts | page |
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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/281 of 26 February 2018 implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1686 imposing additional restrictive measures directed against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and natural and legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them | 1 |
| | * | Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/282 of 26 February 2018 implementing Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria | 3 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/283 of 26 February 2018 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them | 6 |
| | * | Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2018/284 of 26 February 2018 implementing Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria | 8 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

page

REGULATIONS

*

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/281 of 26 February 2018 implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1686 imposing additional restrictive measures directed against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and natural and legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them

1

*

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/282 of 26 February 2018 implementing Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria

3

DECISIONS

*

Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/283 of 26 February 2018 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them

6

*

Council Implementing Decision (CFSP) 2018/284 of 26 February 2018 implementing Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria

8

| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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EN

Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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II Non-legislative acts

REGULATIONS

| 26.2.2018 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | LI 54/1 |
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26.2.2018

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Official Journal of the European Union

LI 54/1

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2018/281

of 26 February 2018

implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1686 imposing additional restrictive measures directed against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and natural and legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) 2016/1686 of 20 September 2016 imposing additional restrictive measures directed against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and natural and legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 20 September 2016, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2016/1686. |
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(1)

On 20 September 2016, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2016/1686.

| (2) | In view of the continued threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and natural and legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them, one person should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2016/1686. |
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(2)

In view of the continued threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and natural and legal persons, entities or bodies associated with them, one person should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2016/1686.

| (3) | Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2016/1686 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(3)

Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2016/1686 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2016/1686 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 26 February 2018.

For the Council

The President

F. MOGHERINI

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(1)  
  OJ L 255, 21.9.2016, p. 1.

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ANNEX

The following is added to Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2016/1686:

‘A.   Persons

| 1. | Fabien CLAIN (a.k.a. Omar); date of birth: 30 January 1978; place of birth: Toulouse (France); Nationality: French; Passport number No 06AP104665 issued on 16.1.2006 (expired); national identity card number: No 150161100206 issued on 8.1.2015 (valid until 7.1.2030).’. |
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1.

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| 26.2.2018 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | LI 54/3 |
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26.2.2018

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Official Journal of the European Union

LI 54/3

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2018/282

of 26 February 2018

implementing Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 of 18 January 2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria and repealing Regulation (EU) No 442/2011 (1), and in particular Article 32(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 18 January 2012, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 36/2012. |
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(1)

On 18 January 2012, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 36/2012.

| (2) | In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria and considering the recent ministerial changes, two persons should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities or bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012. In addition, the information relating to five persons set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 should be updated. |
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(2)

In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria and considering the recent ministerial changes, two persons should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities or bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012. In addition, the information relating to five persons set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 should be updated.

| (3) | Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(3)

Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 26 February 2018.

For the Council

The President

F. MOGHERINI

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(1)  
  OJ L 16, 19.1.2012, p. 1.

1

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ANNEX

| I. | In the list set out in Part A (‘Persons’) of Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, the following entries are added: | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘258. | Mohamed Mazen Ali Yousef
  (

  ) | Date of birth: 17 May 1969
  Place of birth: Damascus countryside | Minister of Industry. Appointed in January 2018. | 26.2.2018 |
| 259. | Imad Abdullah Sara
  (

  ) | Date of birth: 1968;
  Place of birth: Damascus, Syria | Minister of Information. Appointed in January 2018. | 26.2.2018’ |

I.

In the list set out in Part A (‘Persons’) of Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, the following entries are added:

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

‘258.

Mohamed Mazen Ali Yousef

(
  Image 1
  )

Date of birth: 17 May 1969

Place of birth: Damascus countryside

Minister of Industry. Appointed in January 2018.

26.2.2018

259.

Imad Abdullah Sara

(
  Image 2
  )

Date of birth: 1968;

Place of birth: Damascus, Syria

Minister of Information. Appointed in January 2018.

26.2.2018’

| II. | In the list set out in Part A (‘Persons’) of Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, the following entries are replaced as follows: | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘56. | Ali (



  ) Abdullah (



  ) (a.k.a. Abdallah) Ayyub (



  ) (a.k.a. Ayyoub, Ayub, Ayoub, Ayob) | Date of birth: 1952
  Place of birth: Lattakia, Syria | Minister of Defence. Appointed in January 2018. Officer of the rank of General in the Syrian Army, in post after May 2011. Former Chief of General Staff of the Syrian Armed Forces. Person supporting the Assad regime and responsible for repression and violence against the civilian population in Syria. | 14.11.2011 |
| 57. | Fahd (



  ) (a.k.a. Fahid, Fahed) Jasim (



  ) (a.k.a. Jasem, Jassim, Jassem) al-Furayj (



  ) (a.k.a. Al-Freij) | Date of birth: 1 January 1950
  Place of birth: Hama, Syria | Former Minister of Defence. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population. | 14.11.2011 |
| 212. | Ammar Al-Sharif
  (a.k.a Amar Al-Sharif; Amar Al-Charif; Ammar Sharif; Ammar Charif; Ammar al Shareef; Ammar Sherif; Ammar Medhat Sherif)
  (

  ) | Date of birth: 26 June 1969
  Place of birth: Lattakia
  Nationality: Syrian
  Syrian Passport: | number: 010312413; |

II.

In the list set out in Part A (‘Persons’) of Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, the following entries are replaced as follows:

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

‘56.

Image 3

Image 4

Image 5

Date of birth: 1952

Place of birth: Lattakia, Syria

Minister of Defence. Appointed in January 2018. Officer of the rank of General in the Syrian Army, in post after May 2011. Former Chief of General Staff of the Syrian Armed Forces. Person supporting the Assad regime and responsible for repression and violence against the civilian population in Syria.

14.11.2011

57.

Image 6

Image 7

Image 8

Date of birth: 1 January 1950

Place of birth: Hama, Syria

Former Minister of Defence. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

14.11.2011

212.

Ammar Al-Sharif

(a.k.a Amar Al-Sharif; Amar Al-Charif; Ammar Sharif; Ammar Charif; Ammar al Shareef; Ammar Sherif; Ammar Medhat Sherif)

(
  Image 9
  )

Date of birth: 26 June 1969

Place of birth: Lattakia

Nationality: Syrian

Syrian Passport:

number: 010312413;

| | issue number: 002-15-L093534; |
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issue number: 002-15-L093534;

| | date of issue: 14 July 2015 |
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date of issue: 14 July 2015

| | place of issue: Damascus-Centre; |
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place of issue: Damascus-Centre;

| | expiry date: 13 July 2021 |
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expiry date: 13 July 2021

National number: 060-10276707

Leading Syrian businessman operating in Syria, active in the banking, insurance, and hospitality sectors. Founding partner of Byblos Bank Syria, major shareholder in Unlimited Hospitality Ltd, and board member of the Solidarity Alliance Insurance Company and the Al-Aqueelah Takaful Insurance Company.

28.10.2016

221.

Mohammed (a.k.a. Mohamed, Muhammad, Mohammad) Ramez Tourjman (a.k.a. Tourjuman)

(
  Image 10
  )

Date of birth: 1966

Place of birth: Damascus, Syria

Former Minister of Information. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

14.11.2016

227.

Ahmad al-Hamu (a.k.a. al-Hamo)

(
  Image 11
  )

Date of birth: 1947

Former Minister of Industry. As a former Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

14.11.2016’

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DECISIONS

| 26.2.2018 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | LI 54/6 |
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26.2.2018

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

LI 54/6

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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2018/283

of 26 February 2018

amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 of 20 September 2016 concerning restrictive measures against ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them and repealing Common Position 2002/402/CFSP (1),

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 20 September 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

On 20 September 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693.

| (2) | In view of the continued threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them, one person should be added to the list of persons, groups, undertakings and entities in the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

In view of the continued threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaeda and persons, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them, one person should be added to the list of persons, groups, undertakings and entities in the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693.

| (3) | Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 should be amended accordingly, |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 26 February 2018.

For the Council

The President

F. MOGHERINI

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(1)  
  OJ L 255, 21.9.2016, p. 25.

1

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ANNEX

The following is added to the Annex to Decision (CFSP) 2016/1693:

‘A.   Persons

| 1. | Fabien CLAIN (a.k.a. Omar); date of birth: 30 January 1978; place of birth: Toulouse (France); Nationality: French; Passport number No 06AP104665 issued on 16.1.2006 (expired); national identity card number: No 150161100206 issued on 8.1.2015 (valid until 7.1.2030).’. |
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1.

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| 26.2.2018 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | LI 54/8 |
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26.2.2018

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

LI 54/8

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2018/284

of 26 February 2018

implementing Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision 2013/255/CFSP of 31 May 2013 concerning restrictive measures against Syria (1), and in particular Article 30(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 31 May 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

On 31 May 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria.

| (2) | In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria, and considering the recent ministerial changes, two persons should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities or bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP. In addition, the information relating to five persons set out in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP should be updated. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria, and considering the recent ministerial changes, two persons should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities or bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP. In addition, the information relating to five persons set out in Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP should be updated.

| (3) | Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly, |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 26 February 2018.

For the Council

The President

F. MOGHERINI

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(1)  
  OJ L 147, 1.6.2013, p. 14.

1

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ANNEX

| I. | In the list set out in Part A (‘Persons’) of Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP, the following entries are added: | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘258. | Mohamed Mazen Ali Yousef
  (

  ) | Date of birth: 17 May 1969
  Place of birth: Damascus countryside | Minister of Industry. Appointed in January 2018. | 26.2.2018 |
| 259. | Imad Abdullah Sara
  (

  ) | Date of birth: 1968;
  Place of birth: Damascus, Syria | Minister of Information. Appointed in January 2018. | 26.2.2018’ |

I.

In the list set out in Part A (‘Persons’) of Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP, the following entries are added:

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

‘258.

Mohamed Mazen Ali Yousef

(
  Image 12
  )

Date of birth: 17 May 1969

Place of birth: Damascus countryside

Minister of Industry. Appointed in January 2018.

26.2.2018

259.

Imad Abdullah Sara

(
  Image 13
  )

Date of birth: 1968;

Place of birth: Damascus, Syria

Minister of Information. Appointed in January 2018.

26.2.2018’

| II. | In the list set out in Part A (‘Persons’) of Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP, the following entries are replaced as follows: | Name | Identifying information | Reasons | Date of listing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| ‘56. | Ali (



  ) Abdullah (



  ) (a.k.a. Abdallah) Ayyub (



  ) (a.k.a. Ayyoub, Ayub, Ayoub, Ayob) | Date of birth: 1952
  Place of birth: Lattakia, Syria | Minister of Defence. Appointed in January 2018. Officer of the rank of General in the Syrian Army, in post after May 2011. Former Chief of General Staff of the Syrian Armed Forces. Person supporting the Assad regime and responsible for repression and violence against the civilian population in Syria. | 14.11.2011 |
| 57. | Fahd (



  ) (a.k.a. Fahid, Fahed) Jasim (



  ) (a.k.a. Jasem, Jassim, Jassem) al-Furayj (



  ) (a.k.a. Al-Freij) | Date of birth: 1 January 1950
  Place of birth: Hama, Syria | Former Minister of Defence. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population. | 14.11.2011 |
| 212. | Ammar Al-Sharif
  (a.k.a Amar Al-Sharif; Amar Al-Charif; Ammar Sharif; Ammar Charif; Ammar al Shareef; Ammar Sherif; Ammar Medhat Sherif)
  (

  ) | Date of birth: 26 June 1969
  Place of birth: Lattakia
  Nationality: Syrian
  Syrian Passport: | number: 010312413; |

II.

In the list set out in Part A (‘Persons’) of Annex I to Decision 2013/255/CFSP, the following entries are replaced as follows:

Name

Identifying information

Reasons

Date of listing

‘56.

Image 14

Image 15

Image 16

Date of birth: 1952

Place of birth: Lattakia, Syria

Minister of Defence. Appointed in January 2018. Officer of the rank of General in the Syrian Army, in post after May 2011. Former Chief of General Staff of the Syrian Armed Forces. Person supporting the Assad regime and responsible for repression and violence against the civilian population in Syria.

14.11.2011

57.

Image 17

Image 18

Image 19

Date of birth: 1 January 1950

Place of birth: Hama, Syria

Former Minister of Defence. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

14.11.2011

212.

Ammar Al-Sharif

(a.k.a Amar Al-Sharif; Amar Al-Charif; Ammar Sharif; Ammar Charif; Ammar al Shareef; Ammar Sherif; Ammar Medhat Sherif)

(
  Image 20
  )

Date of birth: 26 June 1969

Place of birth: Lattakia

Nationality: Syrian

Syrian Passport:

number: 010312413;

| | issue number: 002-15-L093534; |
| --- | --- |

issue number: 002-15-L093534;

| | date of issue: 14 July 2015 |
| --- | --- |

date of issue: 14 July 2015

| | place of issue: Damascus-Centre; |
| --- | --- |

place of issue: Damascus-Centre;

| | expiry date: 13 July 2021 |
| --- | --- |

expiry date: 13 July 2021

National number: 060-10276707

Leading Syrian businessman operating in Syria, active in the banking, insurance, and hospitality sectors. Founding partner of Byblos Bank Syria, major shareholder in Unlimited Hospitality Ltd, and board member of the Solidarity Alliance Insurance Company and the Al-Aqueelah Takaful Insurance Company.

28.10.2016

221.

Mohammed (a.k.a. Mohamed, Muhammad, Mohammad) Ramez Tourjman (a.k.a. Tourjuman)

(
  Image 21
  )

Date of birth: 1966

Place of birth: Damascus, Syria

Former Minister of Information. As a former Government Minister, shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

14.11.2016

227.

Ahmad al-Hamu (a.k.a. al-Hamo)

(
  Image 22
  )

Date of birth: 1947

Former Minister of Industry. As a former Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

14.11.2016’

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