Ahmad bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud

Ahmad bin Abdullah Al Mahmoud is a Qatari diplomat and politician. In November 2017, he was elected as the Speaker of the Shura Council of Qatar. He was deputy prime minister and minister of state for cabinet affairs from September 2011 to November 2017.

Early life and education He holds a bachelor's degree in Arabic and Islamic studies from Cairo University and a master's degree in economics from Central Michigan University.

Career Al Mahmoud began his career in the ministry of foreign affairs and worked as third secretary.

He was appointed deputy prime minister and minister of state for cabinet affairs in September 2011. He kept his portfolio in the cabinet reshuffle on 26 June 2013 and became deputy to Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser Al Thani. His tenure ended on 1 November 2017. Then he was named as the Speaker of the Shura Council of Qatar.