Ali al-Zaidi
Ali al-Zaidi | |
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علي الزيدي | |
 Al-Zaidi in 2026 | |
| Prime Minister of Iraq | |
| Assumed office 14 May 2026 | |
| President | Nizar Amidi |
| Preceded by | Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi May 1, 1985 Dhi Qar, Iraq[1] |
| Political party | Independent |
| Occupation |
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Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi (Arabic: علي فالح كاظم الزيدي; born 1985) is an Iraqi banker, businessman and politician who has been the prime minister of Iraq since 2026.[1][2][3] At age 41, he became the youngest Iraqi prime minister.[4]
Career
Before becoming prime minister, Al-Zaidi was not politically active and was mainly focused on his business career.[5] In the public sector, al-Zaidi worked with the Ministry of Trade.
He was the chairman of Al-Watania Holding Group.[6][7] Al-Zaidi was also head of the board of directors at Al-Shaab University and of the Ishtar Medical Institute. He was the CEO and owner of Dijlah TV.[8]
Premiership
On 27 April 2026, the Coordination Framework (CF) nominated al-Zaidi as a candidate to replace Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani.[9][10][11] The United States supported his nomination.[12]
He was officially sworn in during a parliamentary session held on 14 May 2026.[13]
References
- 1 2 "Who is Ali al-Zaidi, the businessman named as Iraq's PM-designate?". Al Jazeera.
- ↑ "Iraq's president asks PM-designate Ali al-Zaidi to form government". France 24.
- ↑ "Iraqi parliament approves partial government led by PM Zaidi". Reuters.
- ↑ "Iraq's parliament approves new Ali al-Zaidi government". Al Jazeera.
- ↑ Livni, Ephrat (2026-04-27). "Iraq's President Names Political Newcomer to Form Government". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
- ↑ "Who is Ali Al-Zaidi? The businessman tapped for Iraq's premiership". Alshafaq.
- ↑ تقي, غسان (2026-04-27). "علي الزيدي.. رجل أعمال يقود سباق تشكيل الحكومة في العراق". Al-Hurra (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ "العراق: الرئيس العراقي كلفه بتشكيل الحكومة.. من هو علي الزيدي؟". Al Arabiya (in Arabic). 2026-04-27. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ "Iraq nominates businessman Ali al-Zaidi for prime minister". The New Region. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ "Iraqi president names Shia bloc candidate Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ "Iraq's dominant bloc taps newcomer Ali al-Zaidi for prime minister after weeks of wrangling". AP News. 2026-04-27. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ "US welcomes Iraqi PM-designate Ali al-Zaidi's nomination". The New Region.
- ↑ "فيديو: مشادة كلامية واشتباك بالأيدي أثناء التصويت على حكومة الزيدي". Arabic +964 Media (in Arabic).