Syrian Minister’s Joke About ‘Satellite Dish’ Bald Head

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00:00This photo of Syrian Minister of Communications, Abdulsalam Haikal, went viral on social media

00:07as a wave of humorous comments followed a follower's tweet advising him to grow hair

00:12because his head looked like a rabbi's hat.

00:16In a playful response, the minister referred to his bald spot as a satellite internet reception dish.

00:23His witty remark earned admiration from many who praised his good-humored approach and public conduct,

00:30noting that this reflected a new style of interaction between officials and citizens.

00:35Others compared his light-hearted response with the harsher reactions typical of ministers in the previous administration.