Sheikh Dr. Ahmed has a PhD in Islamic Banking and Finance from International Islamic University Malaysia and a Master degree in Contracts Managements from UIM. He accomplished a certificate in Sukuk from EAIFE and a certificate of participation from Imam Jaber bin Zaid Institute in Islamic Finance Disputes Settlement. Sheikh Ahmed worked as a Shari’a scholar with Ministry of Endowment and Religious Affairs from 1999 to 2020 and with Sharika Tawafuq as its CEO. Sheikh Ahmed attended several conferences and workshops in Islamic finance.