The Syrian business tycoon and cousin to Bashar al-Assad, Rami Makhlouf, has been publicly speaking out against the regime since May. Last week, Makhlouf posted a new video on Facebook in which he accused the Syrian security forces of harassing and arresting members of his staff, including women. What does Assad’s spat with Rami Makhlouf tell us about the beleaguered Syrian economy?
Makhlouf is thought to have a personal fortune of around $5bn, stored in a series of business v
July 27th, 2026
ALBAWABA - A man uses two knives to attack and injure three people in Paris, police announced on Monday. French authorities said the suspect was arrested "quickly." The attack took ...
