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ANNEX II

Persons and entity referred to in Article 2

NameIdentifying informationReasonsDate of listing
1.Tarif Akhras

Born 2 June 1951 in Homs, Syria

Syrian passport nr. 0000092405

Prominent businessman benefiting from and supporting the regime. Founder of the Akhras Group (commodities, trading, processing and logistics) and former Chairman of the Homs Chamber of Commerce. Close business relations with President Al-Assad’s family. Member of the Board of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce. Provided industrial and residential premises for improvised detention camps, as well as logistical support for the regime (buses and tank loaders).2.9.2011
2.Issam AnboubaBorn 1952 in Homs, SyriaPresident of Anbouba for Agricultural Industries Co. Provides financial support to the Syrian regime.2.9.2011
3.Ra’if Al-Quwatly (a.k.a. Ri’af Al-Quwatli a.k.a. Raeef Al-Kouatly)Business associate of Maher Al-Assad and responsible for managing some of his business interests; provides funding to the regime.23.6.2011
4.Bassam Sabbagh

Born on 24 August 1959 in Damascus. Address: Kasaa, Anwar al Attar Street, al Midani building, Damascus.

Syrian passport no 004326765 issued 2 November 2008, valid until November 2014.

Legal and financial adviser and manages affairs of Rami Makhlouf and Khaldoun Makhlouf. Involved with Bashar al-Assad in funding a real estate project in Latakia. Provides financial support for the regime.14.11.2011
5.Mohamed Hamcho

Born on 20 May 1966;

passport No 002954347

Syrian businessman and local agent for several foreign companies; associate of Maher al-Assad, managing a part of his financial and economic interests and as such provides funding to the regime23.5.2011
6.El-Tel. Co. (El-Tel. Middle East Company

Address: Dair Ali Jordan Highway, P.O. Box 13052, Damascus – Syria

Tel. +963-11-2212345

Fax +963-11-44694450

E-mail: sales@eltelme.com

Website: www.eltelme.com

Manufacturing and supplying communication and transmission towers and other equipment for the Syrian army.23.9.2011
7.Rami Makhlouf

Born on 10 July 1969 in Damascus,

passport No 454224

Syrian businessman; cousin of President Bashar Al-Assad, controls the investment funds Al Mahreq, Bena Properties, Cham Holding Syriatel, Souruh Company thereby furnishing financing and support to the regime.9.5.2011
8.Ihab (a.k.a. Ehab, Iehab) Makhlouf

Born on 21 January 1973 in Damascus;

passport No N002848852

President of Syriatel, which transfers 50 % of its profits to the Syrian government by way of its licencing contract.23.5.2011