Update November 2000: Syria
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Update November 2000: Syria |
1. Overview
Dr. Bashar Al-Assad, who was President of the Syrian Computer Society (SCS) from 1995 to 2000 and who is known for his strong enthusiasm for modernisation and Information Technology, has become the new President of the Syrian Arab Republic. He was elected following a referendum on July 10th, 2000. This has resulted in a strengthening of science and technology based sectors, including higher education and research sector, and the nomination of a minister of state in charge of technology.
2. Ministries and public establishments
Prior to the election of the new President, a new Regional Leadership Committee for Al-Ba’ath party was elected. A new member of that committee, Professor Ghaiyas Barakat, has become responsible for Higher Education and Scientific Research.
A Minister of State, Dr. Hassan Al-Nouri has been put in charge of Human Resources and Administrative Development.
A Minister of State Professor Ihssan Shreiteh has been put in charge of Technology Transfer and Technological Development.
Mr. Ali ABDULKARIM was appointed as new General Director for the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the official Syrian news agency, which is under the supervision of the Ministry of Information.
A Consultative Committee on e-commerce has been formed by the Prime Minister. Its members are:
This committee is supposed to study all aspects of e-commerce and suggest the needed amendments to the laws and regulations in order to prepare the groundwork for the promotion and dissemination of e-commerce in Syria.
3. Others
Dr. Ghassan Al-Lahham replaces Dr. Bashar Al-Assad as the new President of the Syrian Computer Society (SCS).
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