Ali has more than 26 years of experience in external and internal auditing, financial control, business consultancy, project management and customer care. Holder of a Bachelor degree in Commerce, Ali has attended several seminars and conferences related to Accounting, Auditing, Islamic Sharia as well as Information Technology. He obtained his. Certified Islamic Public Accountant (CIPA) degree from the AAOIFI and another Certified Public Accountant (CPA) degree from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry in Kuwait as well as the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) degree from IIA – USA.