The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a transitional period.

In his first televised speech as interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa promised to form an inclusive government and build strong state institutions.

By bnm Gulf bureau Syria's Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa delivered his first national address on January 30, outlining his vision for the country's political transition following significant changes in December,