Mohamed al-Halbousi is an Iraqi politician who served as Speaker of the Council of Representatives of Iraq from September 15, 2018 to November 14, 2023.  He received a BSc in 2002 and moved on to pursue his graduate studies at Al-Mustansiriya University where he received a master’s degree in Highways and Roads Engineering in 2006. Al-Halbousi launched his own private business, owning and running Al-Hadeed Co. Ltd. for General Rebuilding Projects. Al-Hadeed Company has implemented several major infrastructure projects in Iraq. Al-Halbousi remained active in his private business until he was tapped to get into the world of Iraqi politics in early 2014. Al-Halbousi won a seat in the Iraqi 2014 parliamentary elections and served as an MP until 2023.