Ali Aldabbagh

Ali Aldabbagh (born 18 July 1955) is an Iraqi engineer, businessman and politician who served as government spokesman until November 2012.

[1] Aldabbagh worked in private sector in various countries, including the UAE, Canada and Japan.

[3] He also dealt with business in Iraq and was co-owner of a family firm called Tigris Building Contractors.

[5] He is the leader of the independent Kafaat Gathering, a political party represented in the Iraqi parliament.

Aldabbagh resigned from his post due to his alleged involvement in the Russian arms deal.

Ali Al Dabbagh (left) and Sir Jeremy Greenstock , Council, Chatham House