Abdullah Almahmoud Cia

Abdullah Almahmoud, holding certifications as CIA, CISA, and CRISC, currently serves as the Head of Internal Audit and ARC Secretary at the Esports World Cup Foundation, where a comprehensive internal audit function has been established in line with IIA standards. Previously, Abdullah was the General Director of Internal Audit at NUPCO from 2022 to 2025, focusing on forming and executing audit strategies and maintaining strong relationships with executive clients. Earlier experience includes a tenure at Aramco spanning from 2015 to 2022, during which Abdullah took on roles as Lead Internal Auditor, Security Analyst, and IT Internal Auditor, engaging in various audits to align operations with best practices and enhance network security. Abdullah earned a Master of Science in Information Systems Policy & Management from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals.