UN sanctions listing
FAYSAL AHMAD BIN ALI AL-ZAHRANI
FAYSAL AHMAD BIN ALI AL-ZAHRANI is an individual designated on the United Nations Security Council (UN) sanctions list under the Al-Qaida programme, listed on 2016-04-20. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, Saudi Arabia nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
Reportedly deceased. Was the lead oil and gas division official of Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), listed as Al-Qaida in Iraq (QDe.115), for Al Barakah Governorate, Syrian Arab Republic, as of May 2015. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2610 (2021) was concluded on 8 November 2022. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals
Statement of reasons as published by UN Security Council. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | UN Security Council (UN) — Al-Qaida |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Al-Qaida |
| Date listed | 2016-04-20 |
| Source record ID | un:6908542 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Date of birth | 1986-01-19 |
|---|---|
| Nationality / country | Saudi Arabia |
| Address(es) | Syrian Arab Republic |
Deep-research dossier
Not yet deep-researched
The instant review above is drawn from the public lists. A deep-research dossier goes much further — an analyst-grade OSINT report: associate & co-investment network screening, structural / ownership opacity, a dated risk trajectory, an 8-factor scoring model, and numbered, source-linked evidence. See the format in the design system.
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | United Nations Security Council |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | un:6908542 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |