Abdullah Alawami is a seasoned executive leader with over 22 years of experience in corporate banking, fintech, digital transformation, and strategic business development. Holding senior positions at Samba Financial Group, Abdullah spearheaded major digital banking initiatives such as Samba@ccess, E-Payment Gateway, Saudi Aramco SAP, and POS-eXtra, significantly enhancing digital financial services and market presence.
Abdullah holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (1991), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Middle Management Development from the University of Michigan Business School & Saudi Institute of Banking, Riyadh (1998). Additionally, he earned Level I and II certifications from the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking, Georgetown University, Washington, DC.
Abdullah is a certified professional writer, blogger, and author of the book “للسعادة حكايات وللنجاح تجارب” (Stories of Happiness and Experiences of Success), and actively manages “AwamiSpaces.net”, a blog offering insights on economics, technology, behavior, and wellness.
Currently, Abdullah provides consulting in financial and technological solutions, contributes to industry research, and regularly engages in public speaking on fintech, innovation, and AI-related topics.
