What has been revealed about the announcement of the new Syrian government?
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According to "Al Arabiya" through its news website, the new Syrian government will be announced next Saturday, March 29, in addition to the appointment of the Grand Mufti of Syria tomorrow, Friday. "Erem News" website reported from private Syrian sources that "the new government will consist of 22 ministerial portfolios," with most ministers being new faces with expertise and experience, categorized as technocratic governments. The sources mentioned that the head of the Syrian transitional phase, Ahmed al-Shar'a, who will lead the expected Syrian government, will retain the sovereign ministries as they are now. Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense will remain in their positions, as well as the Ministry of Interior, without finalizing the candidate's name. Prominent Syrian figures will be part of the new government, with Nidal al-Shaar as Minister of Economy, Marwan Habbal as Minister of Higher Education, Hind Qabwat as Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, and Abdul Salam Haykal for the Ministry of Communications. The source also confirmed that the head of the Syrian Civil Defense (White Helmets), Raed al-Saleh, will be the Minister of a newly established ministry, the Ministry of Disasters. The well-known economist Abdel Qader Husseini is strongly considered for the position of Governor of the Central Bank of Syria. The new government is expected to establish authorities instead of some ministries, including Fatwa, Aviation, and Investment. The local newspaper Al-Watan reported that the announcement of the new government and the names of the ministers will take place at the People's Palace in the presence of a large number of invitees.