Syria’s new rulers have appointed Maysaa Sabrine, formerly a deputy governor of the Syrian central bank, to lead the institution – the first woman to do so in its more than 70-year history, a ...

Sabrine set previous conditions for her husband–to-be that state that she will not under any circumstance take off her Hijab (Islamic headdress) or return to acting, which Sadiq agreed to.

Syria’s Islamist Rulers Name Maysaa Sabrine First Woman to Head Central Bank Appointment fills key economic role as U.S., Europe look for commitment to women’s rights By ...