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Syrian First Lady Latifa al-Droubi: Family, Life and Role

Syrian First Lady Latifa al-Droubi: Family, Life and Role

Latifa al-Droubi is the wife of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

She was born in 1984 and comes from a politically important family.

She has a master's degree in Arabic and is the mother of three sons.

During the Syrian civil war, she lived with her husband in various places, including caves and chicken coops, due to the conflict.

She is now accompanying her husband on state visits to project a more moderate image of the government.

Latifa's family has a history in Syrian politics, with an ancestor serving as Prime Minister.

She met al-Sharaa while they were students.

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