The Chemical Weapons (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Designation Source
UK
Other Information
Important employee at Scientific Studies and Research Centre (listed under the EU's Chemical Weapons and Syria sanctions regime). The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Imposed Sanctions
Asset freeze, Travel Ban
Last Updated
Apr 09, 2025
UK Statement of Reasons
Colonel Firas Ahmed is the Director of the Security Office of Institute 1000, the division of the Scientific Studies and Research Centre (SSRC) responsible for developing and producing computer and electronic systems for Syria’s chemical weapons programme. He was involved in transferring and concealing chemical weapons related materials following Syria’s accession to the Chemical Weapons Convention. Due to his senior position within Institute 1000 of the SSRC, he is associated with the SSRC.
OFSI Group ID
13749
What alternative names has Firas Ahmed used?
Name
Title
Name Type
Non-Latin Name
Alias Strength
Firas Ahmed
Primary name
فراس أحمد
Ahmad
Alias
Firas Ahmad
Primary name variation
What are the personal details of Firas Ahmed?
Gender
Date of Birth
Town of Birth
Country of Birth
Nationality
Passport
Position
Male
Jan 21, 1967
Syria
Head of Security Office at Institute 1000 of the SSRC
Data Source
The UK Sanctions List A list maintained by the UK Government that identifies individuals and entities subject to financial sanctions. The list includes information on the reasons for the sanctions and the restrictions that apply.