Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | April 25, 1952 |
Birth Place | Iraq |
Age | 71 YEARS OLD |
Birth Sign | Taurus |
Net worth: $3.5 Billion (2024)
Haider Al-Abadi, a renowned Iraqi politician, has witnessed significant financial success throughout his career, with his net worth projected to reach an impressive $3.5 billion by 2024. Born into a politically influential family, Al-Abadi followed in the footsteps of his predecessors, dedicating himself to public service and becoming a prominent figure in Iraqi politics. Serving as the Prime Minister of Iraq from 2014 to 2018, he undertook various economic reforms and fought against corruption, which not only solidified his reputation as a capable leader but also substantially contributed to his growing wealth. As a key player in Iraq's political landscape, Al-Abadi's financial achievements reflect his significant influence and success in both the political and business sectors.
About
75th Prime Minister of Iraq, member of the Islamic Dawa Party,and former Minister of Communications from 2003 to 2004 during the first government after the United States' invasion of Iraq and the reign of Saddam Hussein.
Before Fame
He studied electrical engineering in Baghdad and later received a PhD in the same subject from the University of Manchester, England. He joined the Islamic Dawa Party in 1967 and became party leader in 1977 while studying in England. In the early 1980s his brothers, who were still in Baghdad, were arrested for belonging to the party and presumably to strike back at him. His passport was confiscated by the government on the grounds of conspiracy so he remained in voluntary exile until the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003.
Trivia
In August 2015, he proposed extensive overhauls to the Iraqi government, which has been wrought with corruption since its instatement after the US invasion in 2003. The overhaul included strict rules on corruption and extensive plans on how to deal with the Islamic State terrorists that is threatening the region. All of this came in response to major civilian protests in the heart of Baghdad.
Family Life
He is of Shia Islamic religion and grew up with three brothers. He has three children.
Associated With
During the international community's struggle with the threat of the Islamic State terrorists, he has criticized US President Barack Obama's methods and edged closer to Li Ning up with the views of Iran and Russian President Vladimir Putin.