Ministry of Agriculture Appoints Engineer Haroun Ahmad Al-Khattab as Head of the Federation of Syrian Agricultural Chambers
Ministry of Agriculture Appoints Engineer Haroun Ahmad Al-Khattab as Head of the Federation of Syrian Agricultural Chambers
The Ministry of Agriculture and Agrarian Reform has issued an official decree appointing Engineer Haroun Ahmad Al-Khattab as the Head of the Federation of Syrian Agricultural Chambers. This appointment highlights Engineer Al-Khattab's rich professional and academic career, which qualifies him to lead this vital sector and develop the Federation's operations.
Academic Qualifications and Leadership Experience
Born in 1972, Engineer Haroun Ahmad Al-Khattab holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Aleppo (1996). He possesses a distinguished career in agricultural and humanitarian management and planning, having held several prominent positions in international and local organizations, including:
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Syria Office Director at the Qatar Red Crescent (2019 - 2025).
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Field Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at the Qatar Red Crescent (2018 - 2019).
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Wheat Project Manager at the Qatar Red Crescent (2015 - 2018).
Career Progression in the Government Sector
Al-Khattab held a series of managerial, technical, and executive roles in agricultural directorates and public institutions, particularly in Hama Governorate:
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Director of the General Commission for Badia Management, Development, and Protection branch in Hama Governorate (2005 - 2008).
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Manager of the Forest Breeding, Development, and Management Project at the Hama Directorate of Agriculture (2008 - 2009).
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Head of the Follow-up, Coordination, and Evaluation Department at the Hama Directorate of Agriculture (1997 - 2004).
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Expert Agricultural Engineer at the General Organization for Fodder and Grains in Hama.
Continuous Training and Qualification
The new Head of the Federation of Agricultural Chambers honed his managerial and field skills through a package of advanced specialized training courses, most notably:
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A course in Public Disaster Management.
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An Administrative Development course in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
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A First Aid course.
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A specialized course in Monitoring and Evaluation.
This decision aligns with the Ministry of Agriculture's vision to develop the Federation's organizational structures and inject expertise with field and international experience; thereby contributing to supporting farmers, boosting production, and activating the role of agricultural chambers across various governorates
25/6/2026
