Maysaa Sabrine Appointed as Syria's First Female Central Bank Governor

Her historic appointment follows a leadership change in Syria and signals economic reforms under the new administration.

Maysaa Sabrine, with over 15 years of experience in Syria's banking sector, has become the first woman to lead the Central Bank of Syria in its 70-year history.
Sabrine succeeds Mohammed Issam Hazime, who was removed after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime earlier this month.
The new administration, led by de facto leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, has prioritized economic liberalization, including easing restrictions on imports, exports, and foreign currency usage.
Despite reforms, the central bank operates under stringent international sanctions, with foreign reserves having plummeted from $18 billion in 2011 to $200 million today.
Sabrine is the second woman appointed to a top government position under the new leadership, following the selection of Aisha al-Dibs as head of the Women's Affairs Office.