Adel Abdul Mahdi is an Iraqi politician who served as the Prime Minister of Iraq from October 2018 until May 2020. He was born on January 1, 1942, in Baghdad, and has a background in economics and political science. Before becoming Prime Minister, he held various government positions, including Minister of Finance and Minister of Oil. Mahdi is known for his efforts to promote economic reform and improve public services in Iraq. His tenure was marked by significant challenges, including widespread protests against corruption and poor governance. He resigned in response to these protests, highlighting the ongoing political instability in the country.