Abdulrahman Basaeed

Abdulrahman Basaeed is Chief Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management Officer.

His role is to lead in conducting operational, financial and compliance audit projects and special assignments in various business units in DIEZ; In addition to Directing and overseeing risk management activities.

Abdulrahman holds a Master of Science in Accounting and Finance from Napier University, Edinburgh, Scotland, where his Dissertation subject was: “Implementation of observations and recommendations of the Internal Audit Departments in selected government sectors in Dubai – obstacles and solutions”. He brings a wealth of experience, where he has (25) years’ experience in Internal Audit.

Other achievements include receiving Forbes Middle East Entrepreneur Award – Retail Sector in 2015; Awarded “Distinguished Team” for Dubai Government Excellence Program for the year of 2001; was selected candidate for Distinguished Financial Employee for Dubai Government Excellence Program for the year of 2000; and awarded as distinguished employee (Dubai Customs) for the year of 1999.

Abdulrahman is also a Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).