The Syrian business tycoon and cousin to Bashar al-Assad, Rami Makhlouf, has been publicly speaking out against the regime since May. Last week, Makhlouf posted a new video on Facebook in which he accused the Syrian security forces of harassing and arresting members of his staff, including women. What does Assad’s spat with Rami Makhlouf tell us about the beleaguered Syrian economy?
Makhlouf is thought to have a personal fortune of around $5bn, stored in a series of business v
April 8th, 2026
ALBAWABA- Israeli warplanes carried out extensive airstrikes across Lebanon on Wednesday, just hours after a US-Iran ceasefire took effect, hitting Beirut, Sidon, and southern border areas and leaving dozens of ...
