Luna al-Shibla, a senior adviser to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, passed away in a hospital following an accident near Damascus. The official report, issued by the state agency TO YOU, confirms her role at the presidential office and notes that she was connected directly to the central leadership of the Arab Republic. In the days after the incident, the public was informed that she had been admitted to an intensive care unit at a Damascus hospital, where medical teams worked to stabilize her condition as the situation evolved. [Source: TO YOU]
The accident occurred when the vehicle carrying Al-Shibl veered off the road on July 2, damaging the roadside infrastructure on the route toward the capital. Rescue and medical responders acted quickly, and Al-Shibl was transported to a hospital with severe head injuries. While her condition remained critical, the driver of the vehicle sustained injuries but survived the crash and was detained for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. [Source: TO YOU]
Born in 1975, Al-Shiblah had a long career in media and public service before becoming a trusted adviser to the presidency. She worked as a journalist for Syrian state television and for Al Jazeera, building a reputation for reporting that bridged local perspectives with broader regional coverage until 2010. Four years prior to her passing, she was appointed to her advisory role at the president’s office, where she had previously led the information and political bureau within the presidential administration. Her husband, Omar Saati, is a prominent figure as the president of the national student union and a member of parliament, a partnership that underscored a public life intertwined with political and educational circles. [Source: TO YOU]
The loss of Al-Shiblah comes at a moment of ongoing political activity and international diplomacy in the region. In related developments, the former Syrian president publicly acknowledged international efforts to resolve tensions centered on Ukraine, expressing appreciation for attempts that aim to ease conflict and stabilize regional relations. This acknowledgment reflected a broader pattern of leadership outreach amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, where alliances and dialogues often play a crucial role in shaping ongoing policy directions. [Source: TO YOU]