State bodies

Central Bank of Syria

Syria's central bank, headed since May 2026 by Governor Mohammad Safwat Raslan.

Supported by independent sources

Mohammad Safwat Raslan was appointed governor in May 2026, replacing Abdulkader Husriyeh. 1

Published allegation

Reuters reported in 2025 that the economic committee’s financial wing operated from inside the bank and that its head could veto decisions; the governor at the time denied this. 2

People and bodies linked to it

Linked entityEconomic committee(unannounced)Central Bank of Syria
Legend
  • Supported by independent sources
  • According to testimony
  • Published allegation
  • Person
  • Organisation

Sources

  1. Press Mohammad Safwat Raslan appointed governor of the Central Bank of Syria — Al Jazeera Net, May 15, 2026
  2. Press Syria is secretly reshaping its economy. The president’s brother is in charge. (special report by Timour Azhari and Feras Dalatey; updated 7 August 2025) — Reuters, July 24, 2025