Radwan al-Habib

Dr. Radwan al-Habib (born 1962) is the current Minister of Social Affairs and Labor for Syria, serving since 2011.

Early life, education and career
Al-Habib was born in the Aleppo Governorate in 1962. He earned a law degree from the University of Aleppo in 1986, a Diploma (Doctorate) in Advanced Studies in commercial law from the University of Gwatier in France, and a Ph.D. in corporate administration in 1997. He was a member of the People's Council of Syria for the Aleppo Governorate from 2003 to 2007 (8th assembly), and Vice President in the 9th assembly.

Al-Habib was a lecturer and later a faculty member of the Department (Faculty) of Law at the University of Aleppo. He was also a member of the Legal Office in the University of Aleppo branch of the Baath Arab Socialist Party.

Personal life
Al-Habib is married and has four children.