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Ihab Makhlouf

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Born 21 Jan 1973,Syria. Named in 10 sanctions listings.

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Summary

Mitglied der Familie Makhlouf; Cousin von Bashar al-Assad; Bruder von Hafez Makhlouf, Rami Makhlouf und Iyad Makhlouf; Sohn von Ghada Mhanna und Mohammad Makhlouf (19.10.1932–12.09.2020; Onkel von Bashar al-Assad); einflussreicher Geschäftsmann; übernahm 2020 die Geschäftstätigkeiten von Rami Makhlouf; Vizepräsident und Anteilseigner bei Syriatel.

(UE) 2021/848 du 27/05/2021 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ) (FondementJuridique: 1095)

(Date of UN designation: 2011-05-23)

Passport no: N002848852

Syrian businessman

(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)

Business interest; Vice Chairman of Syriatel, co-owner of SIUST, shareholder in RAMAK Construction Co, works for Makhlouf Finance Group. Family Status: Maternal cousin of Bashar al-Assad, President of Syria. Son of Mohammed Makhlouf and brother of Hafez and Rami, twin brother of Iyab Makhlouf The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

(UE) 504/2011 du 23/05/2011 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ) (FondementJuridique: 354)

N° Passeport : N002848852

Leading businessman operating in Syria linked to the former al-Assad regime. He has business interests in several Syrian companies and entities, including Ramak Construction Co and Syrian International Private University for Science and Technology (SIUST). He is an influential member of the Makhlouf family and closely connected to the Assad family; cousin of former President Bashar al-Assad. In 2020, Ehab Makhlouf took over Rami Makhlouf’s business activities and the Syrian government granted him the contracts to operate and manage the duty-free markets across the country.

Homme d’affaires influent exerçant ses activités en Syrie en lien avec l’ancien régime d’al-Assad. Il a des intérêts dans plusieurs entreprises et entités syriennes, dont Ramak Construction Co et l’Université privée internationale syrienne pour la science et la technologie (Syrian International Private University for Science and Technology ou SIUST). Il est un membre influent de la famille Makhlouf et entretient des liens étroits avec la famille al-Assad; cousin de l’ancien président Bashar al-Assad. En 2020, Ihab Makhlouf a repris les activités commerciales de Rami Makhlouf et le gouvernement syrien lui a accordé les contrats d’exploitation et de gestion des marchés hors taxes dans l’ensemble du pays.

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

Last known position: Vice President of Syriatel. Passport No.: N002848852.

Sanctions and listings10

  • EU Restrictive Measures Against Syria - (UE) 2021/848 du 27/05/2021 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ); (UE) 504/2011 du 23/05/2011 (UE Syrie - R (UE) 36/2012 ); (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 )

    Direction Générale du TrésorFrench National Asset Freezing SystemFrance

    Homme d’affaires influent exerçant ses activités en Syrie en lien avec l’ancien régime d’al-Assad. Il a des intérêts dans plusieurs entreprises et entités syriennes, dont Ramak Construction Co et l’Université privée internationale syrienne pour la science et la technologie (Syrian International Private University for Science and Technology ou SIUST). Il est un membre influent de la famille Makhlouf et entretient des liens étroits avec la famille al-Assad; cousin de l’ancien président Bashar al-Assad. En 2020, Ihab Makhlouf a repris les activités commerciales de Rami Makhlouf et le gouvernement syrien lui a accordé les contrats d’exploitation et de gestion des marchés hors taxes dans l’ensemble du pays.

    Programme EU-SYRReference EU.3322.21gels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.frsanctionsmap.eu

  • Syria Sanctions Regime - Autonomous (Syria)

    Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeAustralian Sanctions Consolidated ListAustralia

    Targeted financial sanction and travel ban

    Designated under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 on 2 March 2012. Formerly listed on the RBA Consolidated List as 2011SYR0030. Instrument of first designation and declaration: Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities and Declared Persons – Syria) List 2012 [F2012L00482] Relisted on 12 January 2024.

    Programme AU-SYRIALast updated 12 Jan 2024dfat.gov.audfat.gov.au

  • Listed
    20 Jun 2025; 26 Jun 2020; 17 Jun 2026; 5 Nov 2013; 11 Jun 2021; 10 Jun 2016; 19 Jan 2016
    Effective
    20 Jun 2025; 26 Jun 2020; 17 Jun 2026; 6 Nov 2013; 11 Jun 2021; 10 Jun 2016; 19 Jan 2016

    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 11761seco.admin.chseco.admin.ch

  • Listed
    29 May 2020; 28 May 2021

    EU Restrictive Measures Against Syria

    Federal Public Service FinanceBelgian Financial SanctionsBelgium

    2021/848 (OJ L188)

    2020/716 (OJ L168)

    Programme EU-SYRfinance.belgium.besanctionsmap.eu

  • Listed
    24 May 2011

    Special Economic Measures Act - Syria

    Global Affairs CanadaCanadian Consolidated Autonomous Sanctions ListCanada

    Part 2

    Programme CA-SEMAReference 25international.gc.cainternational.gc.ca

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

    Council of the European UnionEU Consolidated Travel BansEuropean Union

    regulationType=council decision; organisationType=council

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

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  • Official designation

    La Principauté de MonacoMonaco National Fund Freezing ListMonaco

    (UE) 2020/716 du 28/05/2020, (ue) 2025/1094 du 27/05/2025, (ue) 2021/848 du 27/05/2021 and (ue) 504/2011 du 23/05/2011

    Autorité de désignation publiée : Union européenne

    Homme d’affaires influent exerçant ses activités en Syrie en lien avec l’ancien régime d’al-Assad. Il a des intérêts dans plusieurs entreprises et entités syriennes, dont Ramak Construction Co et l’Université privée internationale syrienne pour la science et la technologie (Syrian International Private University for Science and Technology ou SIUST). Il est un membre influent de la famille Makhlouf et entretient des liens étroits avec la famille al-Assad; cousin de l’ancien président Bashar al-Assad. En 2020, Ihab Makhlouf a repris les activités commerciales de Rami Makhlouf et le gouvernement syrien lui a accordé les contrats d’exploitation et de gestion des marchés hors taxes dans l’ensemble du pays.

    geldefonds.gouv.mc

  • Effective
    7 Mar 2025

    Official designation

    Federal Department of Foreign AffairsSwitzerland Asset Freezes of Foreign Politically Exposed PersonsSwitzerland

    Programme CH-FIAA-SYeda.admin.chfedlex.admin.chfedlex.admin.ch

  • 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

    Asset freeze, travel ban and director disqualification sanction

    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 11937Reference SYR0099Last updated 1 May 2025gov.ukgov.uk

  • Listed
    28 May 2021
    Effective
    23 May 2011

    EU Restrictive Measures Against Syria - SYR

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

    Designation date published: 2011-05-23

    regulationType=amendment; organisationType=council

    2021/848 (OJ L188)

    Programme EU-SYRReference EU.3322.21eur-lex.europa.eusanctionsmap.eu

Positions held2

  1. Period not retained

    Leading businessman operating in Syria. An influential member of the Makhlouf family and closely connected to the Assad family; cousin of President Bashar al‐Assad.

  2. Period not retained

    Homme d’affaires influent exerçant ses activités en Syrie

Connections8

Family7

  • Anisa MakhloufClose associate of PEPPolitician
    Relative; father's sister
    Born 5 Nov 1930
  • Bashar Al-AssadSanctionedDebarredPEPPolitician
    Son of father's sister; relative
    Born 11 Sep 1965Syria
  • Rami MakhloufSanctionedDebarredExport controlledClose associate of PEP
    Sibling
    Born 10 Jul 1969SyriaUnited States
  • Hafez MakhloufSanctionedDebarredExport controlledMilitaryPolitician
    Sibling
    Born 1975SyriaUnited States
  • Makhlouf MohammedSanctionedExport controlledClose associate of PEP
    Father
    Born 19 Oct 1932Syria
  • Makhlouf MohammedSanctionedExport controlledClose associate of PEP
    Parent
    Born 19 Oct 1932Syria

Associates1

Identifiers5

IdentifierNumber
ID numberN002848852
PassportN002848852
National passportN002848852
National passportN002848852
PassportN002848852

Other names21

Also known as21

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איהאב מח'לוףMAKHLUF, Ihabİhab Mahluf

Addresses1

  • Damascus Syria

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