Asma al-Assad

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Asma al-Assad born?August 11, 1975
2. Where was Asma al-Assad born?London, England
3. What nationality was Asma al-Assad?Dual British and Syrian
4. What is the previous career?Investment banking
5. What is the marriage date?December 13, 2000
6. Who is Asma al‑Assad?Asma al‑Assad is a former First Lady of Syria. She was born in London in 1975 and later married Syria’s president, Bashar al‑Assad.

Investment Banking: A specialized financial service sector that assists corporations, governments, and other entities in raising capital and providing strategic financial advice.
MBA (Master of Business Administration): A graduate-level degree focused on business administration and management, often pursued by individuals seeking leadership roles in commerce.
Syrian Civil War: An ongoing, multi-sided armed conflict that began in March 2011, involving the Syrian government, opposition groups, and various extremist organizations.
Economic Sanctions: Commercial and financial penalties imposed by one or more countries against a targeted country, group, or individual to achieve foreign policy objectives.