His father, Hafez al-Assad, was the former President of Syria and his mother, Anisa Makhlouf, was a wealthy businesswoman. The family's wealth is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Bashar al-Assad has used his family's wealth to fund his political career and to maintain his power in Syria. He has also used his wealth to purchase luxury items such as cars, jewelry, and real estate.
Bashar Al-Assad is a member of Richest Politicians