Issam Al Zaim
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Career
Zaim was a researcher at the French National Centre for Scientific Research.[1] Then Zaim held the post of minister of state for planning.[1] He was appointed as minister of industry to the cabinet led by then prime minister Mohammad Mustafa Mero on 13 December 2001.[2][3] His tenure ended in 2003 when the government resigned.[1]
Controversy
Zaim and his wife's assets were seized by Syrian authorities in 2003 as part of a probe into the alleged misuse of public funds by the couple.[1] He and his wife were acquitted of all charges a few months later.[1]
Death
Zaim died of a heart attack at the age of 67 and was buried in Aleppo. He was survived by his wife and son.[1]
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