Samaha served as the advisor of Bashar Assad in regard to his public relations in Europe .
Samaha was also the advisor and close ally of Syrian President Bashar Assad and the Assad family since the time of late President Hafez Assad .
advisor served as the advisor of President   in regard to Samaha 's public relations in Europe .
Samaha was also the advisor and close ally of Syrian President Bashar Assad and the Assad family since the time of late President Hafez Assad .