Time magazine selects Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shar'a in the list of the most influential leaders for 2025.

In an unexpected move, the American magazine "Time" chose Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shar'a to be among the 100 most influential people in the world for the year 2025, within the category of influential leaders. The magazine's selection of President Al-Shar'a came after a comprehensive evaluation, describing him as an "interim president of Syria" who balances between various political parties in the country. While Al-Shar'a previously led extremists, he is also appreciated by liberal Syrians who felt relieved after the departure of President Bashar Al-Assad. The magazine emphasizes that the Syrian president has a pragmatic political trajectory, capable of dealing with complex challenges amidst fluctuating political and social conditions. This classification comes at a sensitive time for Syria, as Al-Shar'a seeks to enhance stability in the transitional phase after years of internal conflict. In a related context, the Iraqi Prime Minister announced an official invitation to President Ahmed Al-Shar'a to attend the Arab summit to be held in Baghdad, highlighting Syria's increasing role in the regional scene after a period of isolation. Among the other personalities selected in the same list this year were American President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, reflecting the diversity of influences ranging from politics to technology and the economy in this annual ranking.