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Adil Abdul-Mahdi

आदिल अब्दुल-माह्दी

Iraqi politician

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Adil Abdul-Mahdi al-Muntafiki (Arabic: عادل عبد المهدي المنتفكي, born 1 January 1942) is an Iraqi politician who served as prime minister of Iraq from October 2018 until May 2020. Abdul-Mahdi is an economist and was one of the vice presidents of Iraq from 2005 to 2011. He formerly served as Minister of Finance in the Interim government and Oil Minister from 2014 to 2016.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Baghdad wd
Citizenship
Ba'athist Iraq, Iraq wd
Occupation
politician, economist wd
Political party
Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq, Iraqi Communist Party wd
Education
University of Baghdad, Baghdad College wd
Social media
X (Twitter) · Facebook wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of Iraq (25 October 2018 – 7 May 2020)
  • Vice President of Iraq (7 April 2005 – 11 July 2011)
  • Minister of Finance (2 June 2004 – 6 April 2005)

About

Abdul-Mahdi is a former member of the powerful Shi'a party the Supreme Islamic Iraqi Council, or SIIC. Long based in neighboring Iran, the group opposed a United States administration while holding close ties with the other, U.S.-backed, groups that opposed Saddam Hussein, including the Kurds and the Iraqi National Congress.

Abdul-Mahdi submitted his formal resignation as prime minister in November 2019, following widespread protests over political corruption and violent police responses.

Questions

When was Adil Abdul-Mahdi born?
Adil Abdul-Mahdi was born on 1 January 1942 in Baghdad.
What positions has Adil Abdul-Mahdi held?
Positions held by Adil Abdul-Mahdi include: Prime Minister of Iraq (2018–2020); Vice President of Iraq (2005–2011); Minister of Finance (2004–2005).
Where did Adil Abdul-Mahdi study?
Adil Abdul-Mahdi was educated at University of Baghdad, Baghdad College.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Adil Abdul-Mahdi · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikipedia (Nepali): आदिल अब्दुल-माह्दी · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikidata item Q357116 · CC0 1.0
  4. Image: Adil Abdul-Mahdi portrait (cropped).jpg by LaGrandeOurs (CC BY 3.0)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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