SettingsPeople from Damascus
Abbas al-Noury
Abbas al-Nouri is a Syrian television actor, known for his role in the Syrian series Bab al-Hara 1 and 2, and the Emmy Award winning "Al Ijtiah" series about the atrocities in Jenin camp in Pale...
Abbas al-Nouri is a Syrian television actor, known for his role in the Syrian series Bab al-Hara 1 and 2, and the Emmy Award winning "Al Ijtiah" series about the atrocities in Jenin camp in Pale...
Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi
Shaykh Abd al-Ghani al-Nablusi (March 19, 1641 – March 5, 1731), an eminent Muslim scholar and Sufi, was born in Damascus in 1641 into a family of Islamic scholarship.
Shaykh Abd al-Ghani al-Nablusi (March 19, 1641 – March 5, 1731), an eminent Muslim scholar and Sufi, was born in Damascus in 1641 into a family of Islamic scholarship.
Abdul-Nabi Isstaif
Abdul-Nabi Isstaif (Arabic: عبد النبي اصطيف) (born 1952) is a professor of Comparative Literature, Critical Theory and Translation at Damascus University.
Abdul-Nabi Isstaif (Arabic: عبد النبي اصطيف) (born 1952) is a professor of Comparative Literature, Critical Theory and Translation at Damascus University.
Abdullah Atfeh
Abdullah Atfeh is a former Syrian career military officer who served as the first chief of staff of the Syrian Army after the country's independence.
Abdullah Atfeh is a former Syrian career military officer who served as the first chief of staff of the Syrian Army after the country's independence.
Abdulsalam Haykal
Abdulsalam Haykal (عبد السّلام هيكل) (b.
Abdulsalam Haykal (عبد السّلام هيكل) (b.
Abu al-Fadl Ja'far ibn 'Ali al-Dimashqi
Abū al-Faḍl Jaʻfar ibn ʻAlī al-Dimashqī (أبو الفضل جعفر بن علي الدمشقي; fl.
Abū al-Faḍl Jaʻfar ibn ʻAlī al-Dimashqī (أبو الفضل جعفر بن علي الدمشقي; fl.
Abu al-Majd ibn Abi al-Hakam
Abu al-Majd ibn Abi al-Hakam was a Andalusian physician, musician and astrologer of the Islamic Golden Age who resided in Damascus, Syria.
Abu al-Majd ibn Abi al-Hakam was a Andalusian physician, musician and astrologer of the Islamic Golden Age who resided in Damascus, Syria.
Abu Khalil Qabbani
Abu Khalil Qabbani (1835-1902) (أبو خليل القباني) is a Syrian playwright and composer.
Abu Khalil Qabbani (1835-1902) (أبو خليل القباني) is a Syrian playwright and composer.
Abu Nasr Ahmad ibn Fadl
Abu Nasr Ahmad ibn Fadl was the vizier of the Seljuk ruler of Damascus, Tutush.
Abu Nasr Ahmad ibn Fadl was the vizier of the Seljuk ruler of Damascus, Tutush.
Abu'l-Hasan al-Uqlidisi
Abu'l Hasan Ahmad ibn Ibrahim Al-Uqlidisi was an Arab mathematician who was active in Damascus and Baghdad.
Abu'l Hasan Ahmad ibn Ibrahim Al-Uqlidisi was an Arab mathematician who was active in Damascus and Baghdad.
Adel Abdullah
Adel Abdullah (عادل عبد الله) (born January 12, 1984 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian footballer.
Adel Abdullah (عادل عبد الله) (born January 12, 1984 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian footballer.
Adel Safar
Adel Safar (Arabic: عادل سفر, born 1953) is a Syrian politician and academic, serving as Prime Minister of Syria since 3 April 2011.
Adel Safar (Arabic: عادل سفر, born 1953) is a Syrian politician and academic, serving as Prime Minister of Syria since 3 April 2011.
Ahmed Majdalani
Ahmed Majdalani (1956- ) is a Palestinian politician, university professor and researcher.
Ahmed Majdalani (1956- ) is a Palestinian politician, university professor and researcher.
Al-Dakhwar
Muhadhdhabuddin Abd al-Rahim bin Ali bin Hamid al-Dimashqi (مهذب الدين عبد الرحيم بن علي بن حامد الدمشقي) known as al-Dakhwar (الدخوار) (1170–1230) was a leading Arab physician in the 13th...
Muhadhdhabuddin Abd al-Rahim bin Ali bin Hamid al-Dimashqi (مهذب الدين عبد الرحيم بن علي بن حامد الدمشقي) known as al-Dakhwar (الدخوار) (1170–1230) was a leading Arab physician in the 13th...
Al-Dhahabi
Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn `Uthman ibn Qaymaz ibn `Abd Allah, Shams al-Din Abu `Abd Allah al-Turkmani al-Diyarbakri al-Fariqi al-Dimashqi al-Dhahabi al-Shafi`i, known as Al-Dhahabi, a Shafi'i ...
Muhammad ibn Ahmad ibn `Uthman ibn Qaymaz ibn `Abd Allah, Shams al-Din Abu `Abd Allah al-Turkmani al-Diyarbakri al-Fariqi al-Dimashqi al-Dhahabi al-Shafi`i, known as Al-Dhahabi, a Shafi'i ...
Al-Dimashqi
Sheikh Shams al-Din al-Ansari al-Dimashqi or simply al-Dimashqi (شمس الدين الأنصاري الدمشقي) (1256-1327) was a medieval Arab geographer, completing his main work in 1300.
Sheikh Shams al-Din al-Ansari al-Dimashqi or simply al-Dimashqi (شمس الدين الأنصاري الدمشقي) (1256-1327) was a medieval Arab geographer, completing his main work in 1300.
Aladin Harfan
Aladin Harfan (Аладин Харфан) is a Bulgarian businessman of Arabic origin, who was born in the capital of Syria, Damascus.
Aladin Harfan (Аладин Харфан) is a Bulgarian businessman of Arabic origin, who was born in the capital of Syria, Damascus.
Albert Antébi
Albert-Abraham Antébi ( hebrew: אלברט אברהם ענתבי, (1873 Damascus – 1919 Istanbul) was a Jewish public activist and communitary leader born in Syria, who worked for the defense of the interests ...
Albert-Abraham Antébi ( hebrew: אלברט אברהם ענתבי, (1873 Damascus – 1919 Istanbul) was a Jewish public activist and communitary leader born in Syria, who worked for the defense of the interests ...
Ali Diab
Ali Diab (علي دياب) (born 23 May 1982 in Ahfer fauka, Rif Dimashq, Syria) is a Syrian professional association football player.
Ali Diab (علي دياب) (born 23 May 1982 in Ahfer fauka, Rif Dimashq, Syria) is a Syrian professional association football player.
Ali ibn Tahir al-Sulami
Ali ibn Tahir al-Sulami (died 1106) was a Damascene jurist and philologist who was the first to preach jihad against the crusaders in the aftermath of the First Crusade.
Ali ibn Tahir al-Sulami (died 1106) was a Damascene jurist and philologist who was the first to preach jihad against the crusaders in the aftermath of the First Crusade.
Ali Saad
Dr. Ali Saad (علي سعد) (b.
Dr. Ali Saad (علي سعد) (b.
Amal Al Khedairy
Amal Al Khedairy (Born 1935) is an Iraqi academic, writer, lecturer, scholar, art historian and founder and director of the cultural centre "Al Beit Al Iraqi" ("The Iraqi House") in Baghdad.
Amal Al Khedairy (Born 1935) is an Iraqi academic, writer, lecturer, scholar, art historian and founder and director of the cultural centre "Al Beit Al Iraqi" ("The Iraqi House") in Baghdad.
Ammar Abdulhamid
Ammar Abdulhamid (Arabic عمار عبد الحميد) (born May 30, 1966) is a Syrian-born human rights activist, dissident, and founder of the Tharwa Foundation.
Ammar Abdulhamid (Arabic عمار عبد الحميد) (born May 30, 1966) is a Syrian-born human rights activist, dissident, and founder of the Tharwa Foundation.
Antoun Khouri
His Grace the Right Reverend Bishop Antoun (Khouri) of Miami and the Southeast is a diocesan bishop of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.
His Grace the Right Reverend Bishop Antoun (Khouri) of Miami and the Southeast is a diocesan bishop of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America.
Apollodorus of Damascus
Apollodorus of Damascus was a Greek engineer, architect, designer and sculptor who flourished during the 2nd century AD, from Damascus, Roman Syria.
Apollodorus of Damascus was a Greek engineer, architect, designer and sculptor who flourished during the 2nd century AD, from Damascus, Roman Syria.
As-Salih Ismail al-Malik
As-Salih Ismail al-Malik (1163–1181) was an emir of Damascus in 1174, the son of Nur ad-Din Zangi He was only eleven years old when his father died in 1174.
As-Salih Ismail al-Malik (1163–1181) was an emir of Damascus in 1174, the son of Nur ad-Din Zangi He was only eleven years old when his father died in 1174.
Assala Nasri
Assala Mostafa Hatem Nasri (أصالة مصطفى حاتم نصري aka Asala, Asalah and Assalah; born 15 May 1969) is a Syrian musical artist.
Assala Mostafa Hatem Nasri (أصالة مصطفى حاتم نصري aka Asala, Asalah and Assalah; born 15 May 1969) is a Syrian musical artist.
Avraham Abaas
Avraham Abaas (אברהם עבאס, born 1912, died 17 September 1958) was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Ahdut HaAvoda between 1955 and 1958.
Avraham Abaas (אברהם עבאס, born 1912, died 17 September 1958) was an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Ahdut HaAvoda between 1955 and 1958.
Aziz Al-Azmeh
Professor Aziz Al-Azmeh B.A. Hons.
Professor Aziz Al-Azmeh B.A. Hons.
Aziz al-Azmeh
Professor Aziz Al-Azmeh B.A. Hons.
Professor Aziz Al-Azmeh B.A. Hons.
Bachar Kouatly
Bachar Kouatly is a Syrian–French chess master, journalist and activist.
Bachar Kouatly is a Syrian–French chess master, journalist and activist.
Bashar al-Assad
Bashar Hafez al-Assad; born 11 September 1965 is the current President of Syria and Regional Secretary of the Syrian-led branch of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party.
Bashar Hafez al-Assad; born 11 September 1965 is the current President of Syria and Regional Secretary of the Syrian-led branch of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party.
Bashar Shbib
Bashar Shbib is a Canadian film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and painter.
Bashar Shbib is a Canadian film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, and painter.
Bashir al-Azma
Bashir al-Azma, (1910 – 1992) (بشير العظَمة), was a doctor and Syrian Prime Minister from 16 April to 14 September 1962.
Bashir al-Azma, (1910 – 1992) (بشير العظَمة), was a doctor and Syrian Prime Minister from 16 April to 14 September 1962.
Basil al-Assad
Bassel al-Assad (Arabic: باسل الأسد, Bāssel al-Assad) (March 23, 1962 – January 21, 1994) was a son of Syrian President Hafez al-Assad.
Bassel al-Assad (Arabic: باسل الأسد, Bāssel al-Assad) (March 23, 1962 – January 21, 1994) was a son of Syrian President Hafez al-Assad.
Bassam Tibi
Bassam Tibi (بسام طيبي), born 1944 in Damascus, lives in Germany since 1962 and, since 1976, he is a German citizen.
Bassam Tibi (بسام طيبي), born 1944 in Damascus, lives in Germany since 1962 and, since 1976, he is a German citizen.
Bassel al-Assad
Bassel al-Assad (Arabic: باسل الأسد, Bāssel al-Assad) (March 23, 1962 – January 21, 1994) was a son of Syrian President Hafez al-Assad.
Bassel al-Assad (Arabic: باسل الأسد, Bāssel al-Assad) (March 23, 1962 – January 21, 1994) was a son of Syrian President Hafez al-Assad.
Bassem Yakhour
Bassem Yakhour (باسم ياخور) (born on August 16, 1971, Damascus, Syria) is a prominent Syrian actor, writer and director.
Bassem Yakhour (باسم ياخور) (born on August 16, 1971, Damascus, Syria) is a prominent Syrian actor, writer and director.
Bassma Kodmani
Bassma Kodmani (in Arabic بسمة قضماني) (born 29 April 1958 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian academic and spokesperson of the Syrian National Council.
Bassma Kodmani (in Arabic بسمة قضماني) (born 29 April 1958 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian academic and spokesperson of the Syrian National Council.
Ben-Hadad III
Bar-Hadad III (Aram.) or Ben-Hadad III (Heb.) was the son of Hazael, and succeeded him after his death as king of Aram Damascus.
Bar-Hadad III (Aram.) or Ben-Hadad III (Heb.) was the son of Hazael, and succeeded him after his death as king of Aram Damascus.
Burhan Sahyouni
Burhan Ahmad Sahyouni is a Syrian footballer.
Burhan Ahmad Sahyouni is a Syrian footballer.
Caresse Bashar
Caresse Bashar is a Syrian film and TV actress.
Caresse Bashar is a Syrian film and TV actress.
Colette Khoury
Colette Khoury (Arabic,كوليت خوري) (born c. 1931) is a Syrian novelist and poet who is also the granddaughter of former Syrian Prime Minister Faris al-Khoury.
Colette Khoury (Arabic,كوليت خوري) (born c. 1931) is a Syrian novelist and poet who is also the granddaughter of former Syrian Prime Minister Faris al-Khoury.
Constantin Zureiq
Constantin Zureiq (قسطنطين زريق) (born Damascus 1909-2000) was a prominent Arab intellectual and academic, and one of the pioneering theorists of modern Arab nationalism.
Constantin Zureiq (قسطنطين زريق) (born Damascus 1909-2000) was a prominent Arab intellectual and academic, and one of the pioneering theorists of modern Arab nationalism.
Damascius
Damascius, known as "the last of the Neoplatonists," was the last scholarch of the School of Athens.
Damascius, known as "the last of the Neoplatonists," was the last scholarch of the School of Athens.
Demir Yanev
Demir Madalina Rosca Yanev was born in Damascus, Syria and is a Bulgarian film producer and director.
Demir Madalina Rosca Yanev was born in Damascus, Syria and is a Bulgarian film producer and director.
Dima Kandalaft
Dima Kandalaft is a Syrian actress and singer.
Dima Kandalaft is a Syrian actress and singer.
Dima Orsho
Dima Orsho is a Syrian soprano.
Dima Orsho is a Syrian soprano.
Dima Wannous
Dima Wannous is a Syrian writer and translator.
Dima Wannous is a Syrian writer and translator.
Dominique Foata
Dominique Foata (born October 12, 1934) is a mathematician who works in enumerative combinatorics.
Dominique Foata (born October 12, 1934) is a mathematician who works in enumerative combinatorics.
Duraid Lahham
Duraid Lahham (دريد لحام) is a leading Syrian comedian and director born 1934 in Damascus, Syria.
Duraid Lahham (دريد لحام) is a leading Syrian comedian and director born 1934 in Damascus, Syria.
Dündar Aliosman
HIH Prince Şehzade Dündar Aliosman Efendi (born 30 December 1930 in Damascus, Syria) is the heir of Bayezid Osman and future 45th Head of the Imperial House of Osman, and as such future pretende...
HIH Prince Şehzade Dündar Aliosman Efendi (born 30 December 1930 in Damascus, Syria) is the heir of Bayezid Osman and future 45th Head of the Imperial House of Osman, and as such future pretende...
Eliyahu Sasson
Eliyahu Sasson (אליהו ששון, born 2 February 1902, died 8 October 1978) was an Israeli politician and minister.
Eliyahu Sasson (אליהו ששון, born 2 February 1902, died 8 October 1978) was an Israeli politician and minister.
Emad Abdul-Ghani Sabouni
Emad Abdul-Ghani Sabouni is the current minister of communications and technology of Syria.
Emad Abdul-Ghani Sabouni is the current minister of communications and technology of Syria.
Fawwaz Haddad
Fawwaz Haddad (Arabic: فواز حدّاد) (born 1947) is a Syrian novelist.
Fawwaz Haddad (Arabic: فواز حدّاد) (born 1947) is a Syrian novelist.
Fawwaz T. Ulaby
Fawwaz T. Ulaby (فواز علبي) is a R. Jamison and Betty Williams Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and is the Founding Provost and...
Fawwaz T. Ulaby (فواز علبي) is a R. Jamison and Betty Williams Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and is the Founding Provost and...
Feras Esmaeel
Feras Esmaeel is a Syrian footballer.
Feras Esmaeel is a Syrian footballer.
Fereydoon Hoveyda
Fereydoon Hoveyda was an influential Iranian diplomat, writer and thinker.
Fereydoon Hoveyda was an influential Iranian diplomat, writer and thinker.
George Tomeh
George J. Tomeh is an author, diplomat, and spokesman of the Arab cause in the United States.
George J. Tomeh is an author, diplomat, and spokesman of the Arab cause in the United States.
Ghada al-Samman
Ghada al-Samman (غادة السمّان) is an Arab Syrian writer, journalist and novelist born in Damascus in 1942 to a prominent and conservative Damascene family, she is remotely related to Nizar Qabba...
Ghada al-Samman (غادة السمّان) is an Arab Syrian writer, journalist and novelist born in Damascus in 1942 to a prominent and conservative Damascene family, she is remotely related to Nizar Qabba...
Ghayth Armanazi
Ghayth Armanazi (born 1943) is a Syrian media specialist and former diplomat based in London, England.
Ghayth Armanazi (born 1943) is a Syrian media specialist and former diplomat based in London, England.
Giovanni Anastasi (merchant)
Giovanni Anastasi (1780–1860) was born to Armenian family in Damascus.
Giovanni Anastasi (1780–1860) was born to Armenian family in Damascus.
Hanan Qassab Hassan
Hanan Qassab Hassan (حنان قصاب حسن) (b.
Hanan Qassab Hassan (حنان قصاب حسن) (b.
Hassan al-Sari
Hassan al-Sari is currently a Syrian Minister of State, serving since 2011.
Hassan al-Sari is currently a Syrian Minister of State, serving since 2011.
Ian Copeland
Ian Adie Copeland BSM was a pioneering American music promoter and booking agent who helped launch the New Wave movement in the United States.
Ian Adie Copeland BSM was a pioneering American music promoter and booking agent who helped launch the New Wave movement in the United States.
Ibn Abi Usaibia
Ibn Abi Usaibia, an Arab physician and historian, was born at Damascus, a descendant of the Banu Khazraj tribe and the son of an oculist, and studied medicine at Damascus and Cairo.
Ibn Abi Usaibia, an Arab physician and historian, was born at Damascus, a descendant of the Banu Khazraj tribe and the son of an oculist, and studied medicine at Damascus and Cairo.
Ibn al-Qalanisi
Hamza ibn Asad abu Ya'la ibn al-Qalanisi was an Arab politician and chronicler in Damascus in the 12th century.
Hamza ibn Asad abu Ya'la ibn al-Qalanisi was an Arab politician and chronicler in Damascus in the 12th century.
Ibn al-Salah
Abū `Amr `Uthmān ibn `Abd al-Raḥmān Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn al-Kurdī al-Shahrazūrī (1181 CE/577 AH – 1245/643), commonly known as Ibn al-Ṣalāḥ, was a Shafi'i hadith specialist and the author of the s...
Abū `Amr `Uthmān ibn `Abd al-Raḥmān Ṣalāḥ al-Dīn al-Kurdī al-Shahrazūrī (1181 CE/577 AH – 1245/643), commonly known as Ibn al-Ṣalāḥ, was a Shafi'i hadith specialist and the author of the s...
Ibn Khallikan
Shams al-Dīn Abū Al-ʿAbbās Aḥmad Ibn Muḥammad Ibn Khallikān ( شمس الدين أبو العباس أحمد بن محمد بن خلكان) (September 22, 1211 – October 30, 1282) was a 13th Century Shafi'i Islamic scholar of Ku...
Shams al-Dīn Abū Al-ʿAbbās Aḥmad Ibn Muḥammad Ibn Khallikān ( شمس الدين أبو العباس أحمد بن محمد بن خلكان) (September 22, 1211 – October 30, 1282) was a 13th Century Shafi'i Islamic scholar of Ku...
Ikram Antaki
Ikram Antaki (July 9, 1948 – October 31, 2000) was a noted Mexican writer of Syrian origin.
Ikram Antaki (July 9, 1948 – October 31, 2000) was a noted Mexican writer of Syrian origin.
Imad Abdel Ghani Sabouni
Imad Abdel Ghani Sabouni (عماد عبد الغني الصابوني) (b.
Imad Abdel Ghani Sabouni (عماد عبد الغني الصابوني) (b.
Imad Rami
Imad Rami is an Syrian singer of Islamic music.
Imad Rami is an Syrian singer of Islamic music.
Ismat ad-Din Khatun
ʿIṣmat ad-Dīn Khātūn (عصمة الدين خاتون; died January 26, 1186), also known as Asimat, was the daughter of Mu'in ad-Din Unur, regent of Damascus, and wife of two of the greatest Musli...
ʿIṣmat ad-Dīn Khātūn (عصمة الدين خاتون; died January 26, 1186), also known as Asimat, was the daughter of Mu'in ad-Din Unur, regent of Damascus, and wife of two of the greatest Musli...
Israel ben Moses Najara
Israel ben Moses Najara was a Palestinian rabbi, liturgical poet, bible commentator and kabbalist who lived at Gaza.
Israel ben Moses Najara was a Palestinian rabbi, liturgical poet, bible commentator and kabbalist who lived at Gaza.
Izzat Husrieh
Izzat Husrieh (born in 1914 in Damascus, Syria) was a renowned Syrian journalist, author, publisher and researcher.
Izzat Husrieh (born in 1914 in Damascus, Syria) was a renowned Syrian journalist, author, publisher and researcher.
Jack Kachkar
Jack Kachkar (b. February 19, 1963) is CEO of Inyx, Inc, a speciality in pharmaceutical company founded in 2003.
Jack Kachkar (b. February 19, 1963) is CEO of Inyx, Inc, a speciality in pharmaceutical company founded in 2003.
Jacques Georges Habib Hafouri
Jacques Georges Habib Hafouri (August 20, 1916 – May 4, 2011) was a Syrian Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church.
Jacques Georges Habib Hafouri (August 20, 1916 – May 4, 2011) was a Syrian Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church.
Jamal Suliman
Jamal Suliman (جمال سليمان) is a prominent Syrian-born producer, director and actor of television, film, and stage.
Jamal Suliman (جمال سليمان) is a prominent Syrian-born producer, director and actor of television, film, and stage.
Jamil Mardam Bey
Jamil Mardam Bey (1894–1960),(جميل مردم بك), was a Syrian politician, Born in Damascus to a prominent aristocratic Sunni Muslim family.
Jamil Mardam Bey (1894–1960),(جميل مردم بك), was a Syrian politician, Born in Damascus to a prominent aristocratic Sunni Muslim family.
Jehad Al Baour
Jehad Al Baour (جهاد باعور) (born June 27, 1987 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian footballer.
Jehad Al Baour (جهاد باعور) (born June 27, 1987 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian footballer.
Jehad Al-Hussain
Jehad Al Hussain (جهاد الحسين) (born July 30, 1982 in Homs, Syria) is a Syrian footballer.
Jehad Al Hussain (جهاد الحسين) (born July 30, 1982 in Homs, Syria) is a Syrian footballer.
John of Damascus
Saint John of Damascus (Arabic: يوحنا الدمشقي Yuḥannā Al Demashqi; Greek: Ἰωάννης ὁ Δαμασκηνός Iōannēs ho Damaskēnos; Latin: Iohannes Damascenus; also known as John Damascene, ...
Saint John of Damascus (Arabic: يوحنا الدمشقي Yuḥannā Al Demashqi; Greek: Ἰωάννης ὁ Δαμασκηνός Iōannēs ho Damaskēnos; Latin: Iohannes Damascenus; also known as John Damascene, ...
Joseph Sweid
Joseph Sweid is currently a Syrian Minister of State, serving since 2011.
Joseph Sweid is currently a Syrian Minister of State, serving since 2011.
Juan Hesso
Jwan Hesso is a Syrian footballer.
Jwan Hesso is a Syrian footballer.
Kais Salman
Kais Salman (born 1976) is a Syrian painter, based in Damascus.
Kais Salman (born 1976) is a Syrian painter, based in Damascus.
Khalid al-Azm
Khalid al-Azm (1903-1965) (خالد العظم) was a Syrian nationalist leader and six-time Prime Minister, as well as Acting President (April 4 - September 16, 1941).
Khalid al-Azm (1903-1965) (خالد العظم) was a Syrian nationalist leader and six-time Prime Minister, as well as Acting President (April 4 - September 16, 1941).
Khalid Bakdash
Khalid Bakdash was the leader of the Syrian Communist Party from 1936 until his death.
Khalid Bakdash was the leader of the Syrian Communist Party from 1936 until his death.
Khalil Mardam Bey
Khalil Mardam Bek (1895 – 1959) (خليل مردم بك) was a Syrian poet and critique who is most notable for composing the lyrics of the Syrian National Anthem.
Khalil Mardam Bek (1895 – 1959) (خليل مردم بك) was a Syrian poet and critique who is most notable for composing the lyrics of the Syrian National Anthem.
Khyam Allami
Khyam Allami (born Damascus, Syria, 1981) is a British-based musician and musicologist of Iraqi descent.
Khyam Allami (born Damascus, Syria, 1981) is a British-based musician and musicologist of Iraqi descent.
Louay M. Safi
Louay M. Safi is a Syrian-American, a scholar of Islam and the Middle East, and an advocate of Arab and Muslim American rights.
Louay M. Safi is a Syrian-American, a scholar of Islam and the Middle East, and an advocate of Arab and Muslim American rights.
Lutfi al-Haffar
Lutfi al-Haffar was a Syrian businessman and politician.
Lutfi al-Haffar was a Syrian businessman and politician.
Mahmoud al-Abrash
Mahmoud al-Abrash or Mahmoud el-Abrache (محمود الأبرش) (born 1944) is a Syrian politician.
Mahmoud al-Abrash or Mahmoud el-Abrache (محمود الأبرش) (born 1944) is a Syrian politician.
Majed Al Haj
Majed Al Haj (ماجد الحاج) (born 6 April 1985 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian footballer.
Majed Al Haj (ماجد الحاج) (born 6 April 1985 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian footballer.
Mamdouh Kashlan
Mamdouh Kashlan (born 1929 in Damascus) is a Syrian painter.
Mamdouh Kashlan (born 1929 in Damascus) is a Syrian painter.
Mamoon al-Farkh
Mamoon al-Farkh. is a prominent Syrian television, theatre and voice actor who worked on several Dubbing animation TV series and Radio voice-over and audio dramas.
Mamoon al-Farkh. is a prominent Syrian television, theatre and voice actor who worked on several Dubbing animation TV series and Radio voice-over and audio dramas.
Michel Aflaq
Michel Aflaq was a Syrian philosopher, sociologist and Arab nationalist.
Michel Aflaq was a Syrian philosopher, sociologist and Arab nationalist.
Mikhail Wehbe
Mikhail Wehbe (ميخائيل وهبة) (born Damascus, February 27, 1942) is a Syrian diplomat and former Permanent Representative of Syria to the United Nations.
Mikhail Wehbe (ميخائيل وهبة) (born Damascus, February 27, 1942) is a Syrian diplomat and former Permanent Representative of Syria to the United Nations.
Moammar Badawi Dokhan
Moammar Badawi Dokhan is a citizen of Syria who was held in extrajudicial detention in the United States's Guantanamo Bay detention camps, in Cuba.
Moammar Badawi Dokhan is a citizen of Syria who was held in extrajudicial detention in the United States's Guantanamo Bay detention camps, in Cuba.
Mohamad Zbida
Mohamad Zbida (محمد زبيدة) (born 20 May 1990 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian footballer.
Mohamad Zbida (محمد زبيدة) (born 20 May 1990 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian footballer.
Mohamed Ali Abdel Jalil
Mohamed Ali Abdel Jalil, Syrian essayist, critic, researcher and translator, French and Arabic-speaking, born in Damascus in 1973 in a peasant family from Damascus Suburb.
Mohamed Ali Abdel Jalil, Syrian essayist, critic, researcher and translator, French and Arabic-speaking, born in Damascus in 1973 in a peasant family from Damascus Suburb.
Mohammad Habash
Mohammad Al-Habash or Mohamed Habash is a Syrian Islamic scholar, writer and politician.
Mohammad Al-Habash or Mohamed Habash is a Syrian Islamic scholar, writer and politician.
Mohja Kahf
Mohja Kahf (born 1967, Damascus, Syria) is an Arab-American poet and author.
Mohja Kahf (born 1967, Damascus, Syria) is an Arab-American poet and author.
Mordecai Galante
Mordecai Galante was Chief rabbi of Damascus and author of Gedullat Mordekai, a collection of sermons preserved in manuscript at Damascus.
Mordecai Galante was Chief rabbi of Damascus and author of Gedullat Mordekai, a collection of sermons preserved in manuscript at Damascus.
Moses Galante
Moses Galante (died 1806) was chief rabbi of Damascus during the late 18th century and early 19th century.
Moses Galante (died 1806) was chief rabbi of Damascus during the late 18th century and early 19th century.
Moses Najara I
Moses Najara I was a Turkish rabbinical writer, son of Levi Najara, born probably at Safed.
Moses Najara I was a Turkish rabbinical writer, son of Levi Najara, born probably at Safed.
Moushegh Ishkhan
Moushegh Ishkhan was an Armenian Diasporan poet and writer.
Moushegh Ishkhan was an Armenian Diasporan poet and writer.
Moussa Alomar
Moussa al-Omar is a Syrian journalist and presenter for Alhiwar Channel.
Moussa al-Omar is a Syrian journalist and presenter for Alhiwar Channel.
Mowaffak Allaf
Mowaffak Allaf (موفق علاف) (d.
Mowaffak Allaf (موفق علاف) (d.
Muhammad Ali al-Abid
Muhammad Ali Al-Abed was appointed the first president of Syria as a nominee of the nationalist syrian parliament in Damascus after the country received partial recognition of sovereignty from ...
Muhammad Ali Al-Abed was appointed the first president of Syria as a nominee of the nationalist syrian parliament in Damascus after the country received partial recognition of sovereignty from ...
Muhammad Kurd Ali
Muhammad Kurdali was a notable Syrian scholar, historian and literary critic in the Arabic language.
Muhammad Kurdali was a notable Syrian scholar, historian and literary critic in the Arabic language.
Muhammad Shahrur
Muhammad Shahrour is an Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Damascus who writes extensively about Islam.
Muhammad Shahrour is an Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Damascus who writes extensively about Islam.
Muhittin Kurtiş
Muhittin Kurtiş was an officer of the Ottoman Army and the general of the Turkish Army.
Muhittin Kurtiş was an officer of the Ottoman Army and the general of the Turkish Army.
Mustafa al-Shihabi
Prince Mustafa Shahabi ( الأمير مصطفى الشهابي) was a Syrian agronomist, politician, writer and the third elected director of Arab Academy of Damascus (1959–1968).
Prince Mustafa Shahabi ( الأمير مصطفى الشهابي) was a Syrian agronomist, politician, writer and the third elected director of Arab Academy of Damascus (1959–1968).
Nasim Al Safarjalani
Nasim Al Safarjalani comes from a prominent Arab Syrian family from Damascus, Syria.
Nasim Al Safarjalani comes from a prominent Arab Syrian family from Damascus, Syria.
Nazir Nabaa
Nazir Nabaa (Born 1938. Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian painter.
Nazir Nabaa (Born 1938. Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian painter.
Nicolaus of Damascus
Nicolaus of Damascus (Greek:, Nikolāos Damaskēnos) was a Greek historian and philosopher who lived during the Augustan age of the Roman Empire.
Nicolaus of Damascus (Greek:, Nikolāos Damaskēnos) was a Greek historian and philosopher who lived during the Augustan age of the Roman Empire.
Nizar Qabbani
Nizar Tawfiq Qabbani (نزار توفيق قباني, ) (21 March 1923 – 30 April 1998) was a Syrian diplomat, poet and publisher.
Nizar Tawfiq Qabbani (نزار توفيق قباني, ) (21 March 1923 – 30 April 1998) was a Syrian diplomat, poet and publisher.
Noura Rahal
Noura Rahal (نورا رحال) is a popular Lebanese/Syrian singer from Damascus, who has also had brief acting stints.
Noura Rahal (نورا رحال) is a popular Lebanese/Syrian singer from Damascus, who has also had brief acting stints.
Omar Amiralay
Omar Amiralay (عمر أميرالاي) (1944 — 5 February 2011) was a Syrian documentary film director and prominent civil society activist.
Omar Amiralay (عمر أميرالاي) (1944 — 5 February 2011) was a Syrian documentary film director and prominent civil society activist.
Osama Alomar
Osama Alomar is a Syrian short story writer poet and essayist.
Osama Alomar is a Syrian short story writer poet and essayist.
Peter Fuller
Peter Michael Fuller (31 August 1947, Damascus, Syria — 1990) was a British art critic and magazine editor who was educated at Epsom College and Peterhouse, Cambridge.
Peter Michael Fuller (31 August 1947, Damascus, Syria — 1990) was a British art critic and magazine editor who was educated at Epsom College and Peterhouse, Cambridge.
Qubad Talabani
Qubad Talabani is the Kurdistan Regional Government representative in the United States.He is the second son of Iraqi President Jalal Talabani.
Qubad Talabani is the Kurdistan Regional Government representative in the United States.He is the second son of Iraqi President Jalal Talabani.
Radwan Al Azhar
Radwan Al Azhar (رضوان الأزهر) (born 12 May 1979 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian footballer.
Radwan Al Azhar (رضوان الأزهر) (born 12 May 1979 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian footballer.
Raed Arafat
Raed or Rayed Arafat (born May 24, 1964) is a Syrian-born Romanian intensive care physician of Palestinian origin.
Raed or Rayed Arafat (born May 24, 1964) is a Syrian-born Romanian intensive care physician of Palestinian origin.
Rafik Schami
Rafik Schami (رفيق شامي) (born Suheil Fadél, 23 June 1946) is a Syrian-German author, storyteller and critic.
Rafik Schami (رفيق شامي) (born Suheil Fadél, 23 June 1946) is a Syrian-German author, storyteller and critic.
Raja Rafe
Raja Rafe (رجا رافع, born 1 May 1983 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian footballer who plays as a striker for Al-Shorta Damascus, which competes in the Syrian Premier League and is currently ...
Raja Rafe (رجا رافع, born 1 May 1983 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian footballer who plays as a striker for Al-Shorta Damascus, which competes in the Syrian Premier League and is currently ...
Raphael of Brooklyn
Saint Raphael of Brooklyn, also known as Father Raphael, was born as Raphael Hawaweeny in Beirut, Lebanon, of Damascene Syrian parents.
Saint Raphael of Brooklyn, also known as Father Raphael, was born as Raphael Hawaweeny in Beirut, Lebanon, of Damascene Syrian parents.
Riad Ismat
Mohammad Riyad Hussein 'Riad' Ismat (رياض عصمت) (born 11 July 1947) is the Syrian Minister of Culture, serving since 2010.
Mohammad Riyad Hussein 'Riad' Ismat (رياض عصمت) (born 11 July 1947) is the Syrian Minister of Culture, serving since 2010.
Riad Seif
Riad Seif (رياض سيف; born 25 November 1946) is Syrian political dissident, formerly a member of the Parliament of Syria and prominent businessman, who founded and lead the Forum for National Dia...
Riad Seif (رياض سيف; born 25 November 1946) is Syrian political dissident, formerly a member of the Parliament of Syria and prominent businessman, who founded and lead the Forum for National Dia...
Rida Said
Dr Rida Said (رضا سعيد) (1876-1945) is a Syrian Eye Surgeon, who in 1922, founded the first University in Syria, today known as Damascus University that taught Medicine, Law and Sciences in Arabic.
Dr Rida Said (رضا سعيد) (1876-1945) is a Syrian Eye Surgeon, who in 1922, founded the first University in Syria, today known as Damascus University that taught Medicine, Law and Sciences in Arabic.
Rosa Yaseen Hasan
Rosa Yaseen Hassan is a Syrian novelist and writer.
Rosa Yaseen Hassan is a Syrian novelist and writer.
Sabri al-Asali
Sabri al-Asali (صبري العسلي; 1903 – 13 April 1976) was a Syrian politician and a three-time prime minister of Syria.
Sabri al-Asali (صبري العسلي; 1903 – 13 April 1976) was a Syrian politician and a three-time prime minister of Syria.
Sadiq Jalal al-Azm
Sadiq Jalal Al-Azm is a Professor Emeritus of Modern European Philosophy at the University of Damascus in Syria and was, until 2007, a visiting professor in the Department of Near Eastern Studie...
Sadiq Jalal Al-Azm is a Professor Emeritus of Modern European Philosophy at the University of Damascus in Syria and was, until 2007, a visiting professor in the Department of Near Eastern Studie...
Saint Joseph of Damascus
Saint Joseph of Damascus (May 15, 1793 – July 10, 1860), born Joseph George Haddad Firzli (Arabic,جوزيف جورج حداد الفرزلي), was a Greek Orthodox Christian priest and educator w...
Saint Joseph of Damascus (May 15, 1793 – July 10, 1860), born Joseph George Haddad Firzli (Arabic,جوزيف جورج حداد الفرزلي), was a Greek Orthodox Christian priest and educator w...
Salah al-Din al-Bitar
Salah ad-Din al-Bitar (صلاح الدين البيطار) (1912 – 21 July 1980) was a Syrian politician who, with Michel Aflaq, founded the Arab Ba'th Party in the early 1940s.
Salah ad-Din al-Bitar (صلاح الدين البيطار) (1912 – 21 July 1980) was a Syrian politician who, with Michel Aflaq, founded the Arab Ba'th Party in the early 1940s.
Samer Awad
Samer Awad (سامر عوض) (born February 9, 1982 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian footballer.
Samer Awad (سامر عوض) (born February 9, 1982 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian footballer.
Sami Moubayed
Sami Moubayed is a Syrian political analyst, journalist, and author based in Damascus, Syria.
Sami Moubayed is a Syrian political analyst, journalist, and author based in Damascus, Syria.
Sami Sabit Karaman
Sami Sabit Karaman was an officer of the Ottoman Army and a general of the Turkish Army.
Sami Sabit Karaman was an officer of the Ottoman Army and a general of the Turkish Army.
Sammy Merza
Sammy Merza is a Assyrian American retired professional boxer from Chicago, Illinois.
Sammy Merza is a Assyrian American retired professional boxer from Chicago, Illinois.
Samuel Vital
Samuel ben Hayyim Vital ( 1598 — 1677) was a Kabalist born in Damascus in the latter half of the sixteenth century.
Samuel ben Hayyim Vital ( 1598 — 1677) was a Kabalist born in Damascus in the latter half of the sixteenth century.
Sara Azmeh Rasmussen
Sara Azmeh Rasmussen (born 1973 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian-Norwegian writer, secular humanist, lesbian and critic of religions.
Sara Azmeh Rasmussen (born 1973 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian-Norwegian writer, secular humanist, lesbian and critic of religions.
Sari Nusseibeh
Sari Nusseibeh, and raised in Jerusalem, is a Palestinian professor of philosophy and president of the Al-Quds University in Jerusalem.
Sari Nusseibeh, and raised in Jerusalem, is a Palestinian professor of philosophy and president of the Al-Quds University in Jerusalem.
Shams al-Din al-Ansari al-Dimashqi
Sheikh Shams al-Din al-Ansari al-Dimashqi or simply al-Dimashqi (شمس الدين الأنصاري الدمشقي) (1256-1327) was a medieval Arab geographer, completing his main work in 1300.
Sheikh Shams al-Din al-Ansari al-Dimashqi or simply al-Dimashqi (شمس الدين الأنصاري الدمشقي) (1256-1327) was a medieval Arab geographer, completing his main work in 1300.
Shams al-Dīn Abū Abd Allāh al-Khalīlī
Shams al-Dīn Abū ʿAbd Allāh Muḥammad ibn Muḥammad al-Khalīlī was a Syrian astronomer who compiled extensive tables for astronomical use.
Shams al-Dīn Abū ʿAbd Allāh Muḥammad ibn Muḥammad al-Khalīlī was a Syrian astronomer who compiled extensive tables for astronomical use.
Shaykh Muhammad al-Ya'qoubi
Shaykh Sayyid Muhammad Abul Huda al-Ya’qoubi in Damascus, Syria is an Islamic scholar.
Shaykh Sayyid Muhammad Abul Huda al-Ya’qoubi in Damascus, Syria is an Islamic scholar.
Shukri al-Quwatli
Shukri al-Quwatli (1891 – June 30, 1967) (شكري القوتلي) was the president of Syria from 1943 to 1949 and from 1955 to 1958.
Shukri al-Quwatli (1891 – June 30, 1967) (شكري القوتلي) was the president of Syria from 1943 to 1949 and from 1955 to 1958.
Sophronius
Sophronius (560 in Damascus – March 11, 638 in Jerusalem) (Σωφρόνιος in Greek) was the Patriarch of Jerusalem from 634 until his death, and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and the...
Sophronius (560 in Damascus – March 11, 638 in Jerusalem) (Σωφρόνιος in Greek) was the Patriarch of Jerusalem from 634 until his death, and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and the...
Sophronius of Jerusalem
Sophronius (560 in Damascus – March 11, 638 in Jerusalem) (Σωφρόνιος in Greek) was the Patriarch of Jerusalem from 634 until his death, and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic and the Easter...
Sophronius (560 in Damascus – March 11, 638 in Jerusalem) (Σωφρόνιος in Greek) was the Patriarch of Jerusalem from 634 until his death, and is venerated as a saint in the Catholic and the Easter...
Soraya Tarzi
Soraya Tarzi, known mostly as Queen Soraya, (Pashto/Persian: ملکه ثريا) (November 24, 1899 – April 20, 1968) was the Queen of Afghanistan in the early 20th century and the wife of Ki...
Soraya Tarzi, known mostly as Queen Soraya, (Pashto/Persian: ملکه ثريا) (November 24, 1899 – April 20, 1968) was the Queen of Afghanistan in the early 20th century and the wife of Ki...
Suat Hayri Ürgüplü
Ali Suat Hayri Ürgüplü (13 August 1903, Damascus, Ottoman Empire – 27 December 1981, Istanbul, Turkey) was a Turkish political figure.
Ali Suat Hayri Ürgüplü (13 August 1903, Damascus, Ottoman Empire – 27 December 1981, Istanbul, Turkey) was a Turkish political figure.
Taqi al-Din Muhammad ibn Ma'ruf
Taqi al-Din Muhammad ibn Ma'ruf al-Shami al-Asadi (Arabic: تقي الدين محمد بن معروف الشامي, Modern Turkish: Takiyuddin) (1526–1585) was an Ottoman Turkish.
Taqi al-Din Muhammad ibn Ma'ruf al-Shami al-Asadi (Arabic: تقي الدين محمد بن معروف الشامي, Modern Turkish: Takiyuddin) (1526–1585) was an Ottoman Turkish.
Tarek Jabban
Tarek Jabban (طارق جبان) (born 11 December 1975 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian footballer.
Tarek Jabban (طارق جبان) (born 11 December 1975 in Damascus, Syria) is a Syrian footballer.
Ulfat Idilbi
Ulfat Idilbi (ألفت الادلبي ') (November 1912, Damascus – 21 March 2007, Paris) was one of the most beloved Syrian novel writers.
Ulfat Idilbi (ألفت الادلبي ') (November 1912, Damascus – 21 March 2007, Paris) was one of the most beloved Syrian novel writers.
Wafa Sultan
Wafa Sultan (وفاء سلطان; born June 14, 1958, Baniyas, Syria) is a medical doctor who trained as a psychiatrist in Syria, and an American author and critic of Muslim society and Islam.
Wafa Sultan (وفاء سلطان; born June 14, 1958, Baniyas, Syria) is a medical doctor who trained as a psychiatrist in Syria, and an American author and critic of Muslim society and Islam.
Wafic Saïd
Wafic Rida Saïd (وفيق رضا سعيد) (born 21 December 1939, in Damascus) is a Syrian-Saudi Arabian businessman living in Monaco and Paris.
Wafic Rida Saïd (وفيق رضا سعيد) (born 21 December 1939, in Damascus) is a Syrian-Saudi Arabian businessman living in Monaco and Paris.
Yaarub Bader
Dr. Yaarub Bader (يعرب بدر) (born June 3, 1959 - Damascus, Syria) is the current minister of transport of Syria.
Dr. Yaarub Bader (يعرب بدر) (born June 3, 1959 - Damascus, Syria) is the current minister of transport of Syria.
Yasser al-Azma
Yasser al-Azma (ياسر العظمة) (born May 16, 1942) is a prominent Syrian writer and actor of television, film, and stage.
Yasser al-Azma (ياسر العظمة) (born May 16, 1942) is a prominent Syrian writer and actor of television, film, and stage.
Yisrael Hasson
Yisrael Hasson (ישראל חסון, born 27 April 1955) is an Israeli politician and former Deputy Director of Shin Bet.
Yisrael Hasson (ישראל חסון, born 27 April 1955) is an Israeli politician and former Deputy Director of Shin Bet.
Yitzhak Galanti
Yitzhak Galanti (יצחק גלנטי) is an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Gil between 2006 and 2009.
Yitzhak Galanti (יצחק גלנטי) is an Israeli politician who served as a member of the Knesset for Gil between 2006 and 2009.
Zakaria Tamer
Zakaria Tamer (زكريا تامر), also transliterated Zakariya Tamir (strict transliteration Zakaria Tamer), (born January 2, 1931 in Damascus, Syria) is an influential master of the Arabi...
Zakaria Tamer (زكريا تامر), also transliterated Zakariya Tamir (strict transliteration Zakaria Tamer), (born January 2, 1931 in Damascus, Syria) is an influential master of the Arabi...