When was Abdul Latif Rashid born?

Abdul Latif Rashid was born on 10 August 1944 in Sulaymaniyah.

What positions has Abdul Latif Rashid held?

Positions held by Abdul Latif Rashid include: President of Iraq (2022–2026).

Where did Abdul Latif Rashid study?

Abdul Latif Rashid was educated at University of Liverpool, University of Manchester.

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Abdul Latif Rashid

President of Iraq since 2022

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Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid (Arabic: عبد اللطيف جمال رشيد, romanized: ʻAbd al-Laṭīf Rashīd; born 10 August 1944), also known as Letif Reshid (Kurdish: لەتيف ڕەشید, romanized: Letîf Reşîd), is an Iraqi politician who served as the president of Iraq from 2022 to 2026. He was previously the Minister of Water Resources under the government of Nouri al-Maliki. Before that, he served in the same position under both the Iraqi Transitional Government and the Iraqi Interim Government. Rashid was formerly a spokesperson for the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) in the United Kingdom. Rashid is the fourth non-Arab president of Iraq, succeeding Barham Salih.

Quick facts

Born: 10 August 1944 wd
Place of birth: Sulaymaniyah wd
Citizenship: Iraq wd
Occupation: politician, civil engineer wd
Political party: Patriotic Union of Kurdistan wd
Education: University of Liverpool, University of Manchester wd
Spouse: Shanaz Ibrahim Ahmad wd

Positions held wd

President of Iraq (13 October 2022 – 11 April 2026 · BS 27 Asoj 2079 – 28 Chaitra 2082)

Awards wd

Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2023)

About

As Minister for Water Resources from September 2003 until December 2010, Rashid was responsible for a range of issues, including irrigation, municipal and industrial water supply, hydropower, flood control, and environmental requirements, including marsh restoration.

Questions

When was Abdul Latif Rashid born?: Abdul Latif Rashid was born on 10 August 1944 in Sulaymaniyah.
What positions has Abdul Latif Rashid held?: Positions held by Abdul Latif Rashid include: President of Iraq (2022–2026).
Where did Abdul Latif Rashid study?: Abdul Latif Rashid was educated at University of Liverpool, University of Manchester.

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Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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