Latifa al-Droubi
Updated: 12/11/2025, 4:14:44 PM Wikipedia source
Latifa al-Droubi (Arabic: لَطيْفةُ الدُّروبيِّ; born 1984) is a Syrian woman who has been the First Lady of Syria since 2025. She assumed the role as the wife of Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was appointed President of Syria following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024. Born in Al-Qaryatayn, a rural town in Syria’s Homs Governorate, Al-Droubi holds a master’s degree in Arabic language and literature. As First Lady, she joins official events alongside her husband and has met with Turkish First Lady Emine Erdoğan. She has also carried out numerous activities and engagements outside Syria aimed at supporting the country’s development. Despite her husband’s strong media presence, Al-Droubi maintains a private life away from the public eye.
Infobox
President
Ahmed al-Sharaa
Preceded by
Asma al-Assad [a]
Born
Latifa al-Droubi1984 (age 40–41)Al-Qaryatayn, Homs, Syria
Spouse
mw- Ahmed al-Sharaa (m. 2012)
Children
3
Relatives
Aladdin al-Droubi (ancestor)
Alma mater
Idlib University
Tables
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Preceded byAsma al-Assad (2024)
Preceded byAsma al-Assad (2024)
Honorary titles
Preceded byAsma al-Assad (2024)
Honorary titles
First Lady of Syria 2025–present
Honorary titles
Incumbent
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded byAsma al-Assad (2024) | First Lady of Syria 2025–present | Incumbent |
References
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- Sözcühttps://www.sozcu.com.tr/ahmed-sara-nin-esinin-dedesi-abdulhamid-in-doktoru-cikti-p136343
- BBC Urduhttps://www.bbc.com/urdu/articles/cqld7nnnwrpo
- Al-Monitorhttps://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/02/sharaas-wife-latifa-droubi-makes-first-appearance-outside-syria-what-we-know
- BBC Hausahttps://www.bbc.com/hausa/articles/c234r75e9j8o
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- Vetohttps://www.vetogate.com/5341425
- Enab Baladihttps://english.enabbaladi.net/archives/2025/01/general-command-appoints-ahmed-al-sharaa-as-president-of-syria/
- العربيةhttps://www.alarabiya.net/arab-and-world/syria/2025/01/31/%D8%B2%D9%88%D8%AC%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%AD%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D9%883-%D8%A3%D8%B7%D9%81%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%AD%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8%AD%D9%85%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B1%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B5%D8%A9-%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%BA%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B5%D9%84
- Al-Arabhttps://alarab.co.uk/زوجة-أحمد-الشرع-من-تكون-جدل-واسع-على-مواقع-التواصل?amp
- MTV Lebanonhttps://www.mtv.com.lb/en/News/International/1545315/watch--the-first-public-appearance-of-ahmad-al-sharaa-s-wife
- LBCIV7https://www.lbcgroup.tv/news/middleeastnews/835537/video-reveals-first-public-appearance-of-latifa-al-daroubi-wife-of-syr/en
- The New Arabhttps://www.newarab.com/news/first-image-released-ahmed-al-sharaas-wife-turkey
- Syrian Arab News Agencyhttps://sana.sy/en/?p=350971
- Syrian Arab News Agencyhttps://sana.sy/en/?p=358730
- Erem Newshttps://www.eremnews.com/news/arab-world/kxne1rm
- Al-Jamahirhttp://jamahir.alwehda.gov.sy/?p=121946
- The New Arabhttps://www.newarab.com/news/sharaa-launches-new-fund-rebuild-destroyed-areas-syria
- Syrian Arab News Agencyhttps://sana.sy/en/presidency/2266980/
- "Latifa al-Droubi Receives Wife of U.S. Central Command Commander in Damascus - SANA"https://sana.sy/en/presidency/2267035/
- "President al-Sharaa and his wife meet children of martyrs on World Children Day"https://sana.sy/en/presidency/2279011/
- The New Arabhttps://www.alaraby.co.uk/society/زوجة-الشرع-لطيفة-الدروبي-تحت-الأضواء
- The Economisthttps://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2025/02/03/an-interview-with-ahmed-al-sharaa-syrias-president
- The Arab Weeklyhttps://thearabweekly.com/syrias-first-lady-makes-public-appearance-raising-questions-about-future-role
- Khaama Presshttps://www.khaama.com/syrias-first-lady-latifa-al-droubi-debuts-at-antalya-diplomacy-forum-includes-images-and-video/
- www.intellinews.comhttps://www.intellinews.com/meet-syria-s-new-first-lady-who-lived-in-caves-during-14-year-civil-war-385075/
- Anadolu Agencyhttps://www.aa.com.tr/ar/الدول-العربية/أمينة-أردوغان-تلتقي-بعقيلة-الرئيس-السوري/3535700
- "Latifa al-Droubi meets with Sheikha Moza bint Nasser in Doha"https://sana.sy/en/education/2279931/
- "Latifa al-Droubi participates in education panel at WISE summit in Doha"https://sana.sy/en/politics/2279911/
- "Latifa al-Droubi meets Qatari Education Minister at WISE 12 Summit"https://sana.sy/en/education/2279973/
- levant24https://levant24.com/news/international/2025/11/syria-seeks-education-reform-at-global-qatar-summit/
- "Mrs. Latifa al-Droubi participates in fifth edition of the Istanbul Education Summit"https://sana.sy/en/education/2281781/
- "Mrs. Latifa Al-Droubi visits Imam Khatib Public High School in Istanbul"https://sana.sy/en/syria-and-the-world/2281813/