Person

Ahmad Sheikh Abdul-Qader

Sanctioned entity

Syria. Named in 8 sanctions listings.

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Summary

The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

(Designation details: Date of designation: 28/10/2016)

(UE) 2019/798 du 17/05/2019 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ) (FondementJuridique: 189)

Date of designation: 28/10/2016

(UE) 2020/716 du 28/05/2020 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ) (FondementJuridique: 191)

(UE) 2025/1094 du 27/05/2025 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ) (FondementJuridique: 3930)

Former Governor of Quneitra, associated with and appointed by former President Bashar al-Assad. Previously Governor of Latakia. Supports and benefits from the former al-Assad regime, including by public support for the Syrian Armed Forces and pro-regime militia.

Ancien gouverneur de Quneitra, lié à l’ancien président Bashar al-Assad et nommé par celui-ci. Précédemment gouverneur de Lattaquié. Soutient l’ancien régime d’al-Assad et en tire avantage, notamment en soutenant publiquement les forces armées syriennes et les milices favorables au régime.

(UE) 2016/1893 du 27/10/2016 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ) (FondementJuridique: 177)

Related to Bashar Al-Assad (SSID 200-11614)

Sanctions and listings8

  • Listed
    13 Apr 2017

    Special Economic Measures Act - Syria

    Global Affairs CanadaCanadian Consolidated Autonomous Sanctions ListCanada

    Part 2

    Programme CA-SEMAReference 197international.gc.cainternational.gc.ca

  • Listed
    29 May 2020
    Effective
    30 May 2020

    EU Restrictive Measures Against Syria - SYR

    Directorate‑General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets UnionEU Financial Sanctions Files (FSF)European Union

    Date of designation: 28/10/2016

    regulationType=amendment; organisationType=council

    2020/716 (OJ L168)

    Programme EU-SYRReference EU.3546.7eur-lex.europa.eusanctionsmap.eu

  • Official designation

    La Principauté de MonacoMonaco National Fund Freezing ListMonaco

    (UE) 2019/798 du 17/05/2019, (ue) 2025/1094 du 27/05/2025, (ue) 2020/716 du 28/05/2020 and (ue) 2016/1893 du 27/10/2016

    Autorité de désignation publiée : Union européenne

    Ancien gouverneur de Quneitra, lié à l’ancien président Bashar al-Assad et nommé par celui-ci. Précédemment gouverneur de Lattaquié. Soutient l’ancien régime d’al-Assad et en tire avantage, notamment en soutenant publiquement les forces armées syriennes et les milices favorables au régime.

    geldefonds.gouv.mc

  • EU Restrictive Measures Against Syria - (UE) 2025/1094 du 27/05/2025 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ); (UE) 2020/716 du 28/05/2020 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ); (UE) 2016/1893 du 27/10/2016 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ); (UE) 2019/798 du 17/05/2019 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 )

    Direction Générale du TrésorFrench National Asset Freezing SystemFrance

    Ancien gouverneur de Quneitra, lié à l’ancien président Bashar al-Assad et nommé par celui-ci. Précédemment gouverneur de Lattaquié. Soutient l’ancien régime d’al-Assad et en tire avantage, notamment en soutenant publiquement les forces armées syriennes et les milices favorables au régime.

    Programme EU-SYRReference EU.3546.7gels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.frsanctionsmap.eu

  • Effective
    31 Dec 2020

    UK sanctions relating to Syria - The Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

    UK; Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeUK FCDO Sanctions ListUnited Kingdom

    Director Disqualification Sanction, travel ban and asset freeze

    There are reasonable grounds to suspect that they are an involved person under the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 because they are or have been involved in activities carried out on behalf of the Assad regime, implementing or connected to the repressive police of that regime and/or involved in supporting or benefitting from the Assad regime.

    Programme GB-SYRReference SYR0007Reference 13387Last updated 1 May 2025gov.ukgov.uk

  • Listed
    20 May 2019; 29 May 2020

    EU Restrictive Measures Against Syria

    Federal Public Service FinanceBelgian Financial SanctionsBelgium

    2019/798 (OJ L132)

    2020/716 (OJ L168)

    Programme EU-SYRfinance.belgium.besanctionsmap.eu

  • Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria

    Council of the European UnionEU Consolidated Travel BansEuropean Union

    Date of designation: 28/10/2016

    regulationType=council decision; organisationType=council

    Council Decision concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  • Listed
    8 Nov 2016; 20 Jun 2025; 26 Jun 2020; 13 Aug 2019; 17 Jun 2026

    Measures Against Syria - Ordinance of 8 June 2012 on measures against Syria (SR 946.231.172.7)

    State Secretariat for Economic AffairsSwiss SECO Sanctions/EmbargoesSwitzerland

    Programme SECO-SYRIAReference 35219seco.admin.chseco.admin.ch

Positions held2

  1. Period not retained

    Former Governor of Quneitra, associated with and appointed by President Bashar al‐Assad. Previously Governor of Latakia.

  2. Period not retained

    Former Governor of Queneitra

Other names10

Also known as10

Ahmad al-Sheik AbdulqaderAhmad Sheikh Abdul Qadirالقادر عبد الشيخ أحمدAbdul Qadirأحمد الشيخ عبد القادرal-SheikAhmad al-Sheik AbdulquaderAbdulquaderAhmad Sheik Abdul-Qaderأحمد الشيخ عبدالقادر

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