Who is Ali Al-Zaidi?
Al-Zaidi, a Baghdad native, has brought extensive academic and executive experience to the premiership, holding a master’s degree in finance and Banking alongside degrees in Law and Finance.
He served as the Chairman of the National Holding Company and previously led the board of the South Bank.
His professional career also included serving as chair of the boards of Al-Shaab University and the Ishtar Medical Institute.
Al-Zaidi outlined a vision focused on institutional reform, economic sustainability, and youth empowerment, vowing to transform national resources into “tangible achievements” for the Iraqi people.
The Coordination Framework remains the largest bloc in parliament, holding between 130 and 140 seats out of 329.
Under Iraq’s constitution, the prime minister-designate must form a cabinet within 30 days of being assigned and securing a vote of confidence from parliament.