State bodies

Supreme Council for Economic Development

An economic council created by Decree No. 115 of 2025 and chaired by Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Supported by independent sources

Created by Decree No. 115 of 2025 and chaired by Ahmed al-Sharaa; its members include ministers and the heads of the investment authority and of the sovereign and development funds. 1 2

Hazem al-Sharaa appeared publicly as its vice president from December 2025, without a published appointment. 3

People and bodies linked to it

LeaderOfficialPart ofAhmed al-SharaaHazem al-SharaaPresidency of the defacto authoritySupreme Council forEconomic Development
Legend
  • Supported by independent sources
  • According to testimony
  • Published allegation
  • Person
  • Organisation

Sources

  1. Official record Presidential decree (No. 115 of 2025) establishing the Supreme Council for Economic Development — SANA, July 2025
  2. Press QBA explores investment opportunities with Syrian Supreme Council for Development — The Peninsula (Qatar), December 15, 2025
  3. Press After uncertainty about his official position, a Qatari source reveals Hazem al-Sharaa’s post — Shaam Times / Snack Syrian, December 19, 2025
  4. Press Tahnoun bin Zayed meets the Vice President of the Supreme Council for Economic Development (Hazem al-Sharaa) — Al-Etihad (UAE), February 23, 2026