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Ali Nikzad

b. 1954

Iranian politician

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Born 1954. Ali Nikzad is an Iranian politician.

Ali Nikzad (; born 1961) is an Iranian conservative politician and a member of Iranian parliament. He is an academic and a former cabinet minister.

Early life and education Nikzad was born in 1961. He holds a bachelor's degree in urban development from the University of Elm-va-san'at (Science and Industry). As minister of housing, he replaced Mohammad Saeedikia after President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was reelected.

On 7 February 2011, Nikzad was appointed by Ahmadinejad as acting minister of roads and transportation to succeed former dismissed Minister Hamid Behbahani. Nikzad was appointed minister of infrastructural affairs in May 2011 when the ministry was created, combining the two ministries of housing and urban development and road and transportation. At the end of 2012, he was also appointed acting minister of communications and information technology. President Ahmedinejad proposed him as minister for the post in January 2013. However, he was not approved by the Majlis.

He announced his candidacy for the 2013 presidential election. However, he later declined his candidacy. In June 2013, Nikzad was nominated as a candidate for Tehran mayor. The "Viva Spring" group consisting of Ahmedinejad's allies could not win the local elections that was also held on 14 June 2013 as the presidential election. Therefore, Nikzad's election as Tehran mayor became unlikely.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Iran University of Science and Technology
Positions held
Member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Minister of Housing and Urban Development (Iran)
Awards
Order of Construction

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ali Nikzad?

Iranian politician

When was Ali Nikzad born?

Ali Nikzad was born on 22 September 1954 in Ardabil.

What is Ali Nikzad's occupation?

Ali Nikzad is a politician.

What nationality is Ali Nikzad?

Ali Nikzad is Iranian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ali Nikzad

· Wikidata: Q4725098

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