After CPA
- 2005: he served as an advisor to the Prime Minister of Iraq in the first elected Government. He was elected member of Iraqi Parliament and chaired the parliamentary committee for Economy, Investment and Reconstruction.
- 2006: Al-Abadi's name was circulated as a prime ministerial candidate during the formation of the Iraqi government during which Ibrahim al-Jaafari was replaced by Nouri al-Malikias Prime Minister.
- 2008: Al-Abadi remained steadfast in his support of Iraqi sovereignty, insisting on specific conditions to the agreement with the U.S. regarding presence in Iraq.
- 2009: Al-Abadi was identified by the Middle East Economic Digest as a key person to watch in Iraq's reconstruction.
- He is an active member of the Iraq Petroleum Advisory Committee,
- 2010: Al-Abadi was re-elected as member of Iraqi Parliament representing Baghdad in the general election.
- 2013: he chaired the Finance Committee and was at the center of a parliamentary dispute over the allocation of the 2013 Iraqi budget.
- July 24, 2014: Fuad Masum became the new president of Iraq. He, in turn, nominated Al-Abadi for prime minister on August 11th. However, for the appointment to take effect, Al-Abadi must form a government and be confirmed by Parliament, within 30 days.
(Compiled by Rabee Securities from sources including: Middle East Economic Digest, Al-Monitor, USA Today, Iraq Petroleum Advisory Committee)
His father was Dr. Jwad El-Abadi. He was a doctor and the management director of the Neuro Surgery Hospital.Also his father was a referee Doctor to Rafidian Bank employee that time
In 1980, the government executed two of his brothers for being part of the banned Al-Da’wa party. One of them is Ali who was a university professor and the other one is Qssor who was an employee......and in 1980, the family of Dr Al Abadi was not allowed even to mourn which is very difficult thing to the family and other families in similar situation due to Iraq Iran war