Following the 14 July Revolution of 1958 which toppled the monarchy, al-Rikabi was appointed Minister of Development in Abd al-Karim Qasim's unity government.
Setelah Revolusi 14 Juli 1958 yang melengserkan monarki, al-Rikabi dilantik menjadi Menteri Pengembangan dalam pemerintahan persatuan Abd al-Karim Qasim.