Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Iranian |
| Date of Birth | 06/02/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Amedi, Mosul Province, Iraq |
Latest News about Nizar Amidi
11/04/2026
Iraq's parliament elected Nizar Amidi as the 10th President of Iraq on 11 April 2026 after a prolonged political deadlock exceeding the constitutional 30-day deadline. In the first round, Amidi received 208 votes, far ahead of his closest rival Muthanna Amin Nader with 17 votes, and secured 227 votes in the second round to win decisively among 16 candidates. His election reflects cross-party support due to his extensive experience as a presidential advisor and administrator.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amidi |
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| Known for | Being appointed as the 10th President of Iraq on 11 April 2026 |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Grey |
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| Hair Colour | Grey (Bald) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | University of Mosul, Iraq |
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| Graduation | Graduation in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Mosul (1993) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Children | 4 |
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| Siblings | Brother-Gohdar Amedi (politician) |
Career
| Political Party | Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) |
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| Political Journey |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grew up in Amedi in Mosul Province in the Duhok Governorate, Iraq. | |
| 2. Worked as a physics teacher in the 1990s. | |
| 3. Became a member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). | |
| 4. Served as a liaison officer between the Federal Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government. | |
| 5. Was a personal secretary to Jalal Talabani, a former president of Iraq, from 2005 to 2008. | |
| 6. Became Chief of Staff and Director of the Office of the President of the Republic in 2008 and served until 2014. | |
| 7. Worked as Chief of Staff for the Presidencies of Fuad Masum (2014-2018) and Barham Salih (2018-2022), and later for Abdul Latif Rashid in 2022. | |
| 8. Announced the program 'National Strategy for the Protection and Improvement of the Environment in Iraq (2024-2030)' in collaboration with UNDP and USAID. | |
| 9. Member of the Political Bureau of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). |