Qutaiba Ahmed Badawi () is a Syrian government official who is currently serving as the Director of the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports since 31 December 2024. Previously, Badawi held prominent roles under Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, including managing the Bab al-Hawa border crossing, serving as director of crossings, and as the Emir of Idlib sector.he serves as the Head of the General Authority for Borders and Customs , holding the rank of minister
On 31 December 2024, Badawi was appointed as the Director of the General Directorate of Customs by Syrian Prime Minister Mohammed al-Bashir of the Syrian caretaker government. It was established as a part of restructuring efforts in SyriaâÂÂs management of border crossings and maritime affairs in the aftermath of the fall of the Assad regime.
Badawi was known by the alias "Al-Maghyara Binnesh" (coming from Binnesh, Idlib) during his tenure with Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham, where he was responsible for managing border crossings and economic activities in opposition-controlled areas.
Badawi's appointment has sparked controversy due to allegations of familial ties with Ahmed al-Sharaa, as he is his brother-in-law (Badawi being al-Sharaa's wife's brother). Critics suggest that his rapid ascent to power and influence within government circles may be linked to these personal connections.
Other sources had previously claimed that the alleged familial relationship was either untrue or implausible.
After al-Sharaa's appointment as president, it appeared that he has only one wife, Latifa al-Droubi, who is from Al-Qaryatayn in Homs Governorate, making any alleged familial relationship appear entirely implausible.