Sheikh Ahmed Al Mahmood has around 18 years of professional experience in the field of Shari’a supervision and auditing in Islamic financial institution. Prior to joining Al Salam Bank, he established the Shari’a department in BMI Bank and GBCORP in addition to join the Shari’a department of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB). He also played an essential role in the integration and conversion phases of the Bank’s acquisition of BMI Bank; serving as a member in the Conversion Committee. He serves in multiple professional entities as member e.g Member of scientific committee in Shari’a Professional Association – Dubai and member of Shari’a Committee in Mawarid Finance – Dubai. He holds an MBA degree in Islamic Finance from University of Bolton – UK, in addition to BA in Islamic Studies from University of Bahrain. He holds various professional qualifications that includes Certified Shari’a Advisor and Auditor (CSAA) from AAOIFI along with Advanced Diploma in Islamic commercial Jurisprudence (ADICJ) from BIBF. He also provided several training workshops on the principles of Islamic banking and Shari’a governance and wrote a lot of researches and published articles about Islamic banking & products.