Deputy General Manager for Information Technology / CTO, DirectAid
Abdullah Alnajjar serves as the Deputy General Manager for Information Technology / CTO at DirectAid, a leading humanitarian organization operating in over 30 countries. With more than 23 years of experience in technology leadership across the telecom, banking, and nonprofit sectors, he has led strategic digital transformation initiatives that blend innovation with mission impact. At DirectAid, Abdullah oversees a diverse technology portfolio, including enterprise systems, AI integration, and digital infrastructure that enhance operational efficiency and support sustainable development. He holds both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer Engineering and is passionate about leveraging technology to improve lives and expand humanitarian reach.
Discussion points:
AI, cloud, and automation: What’s next?
The role of CIOs in shaping sustainable and ethical technology use
Moderator:
Abdullah Alnajjar | Deputy General Manager for Information Technology / CTO | DirectAid
Panelist:
Omer Yildirim | CTO | Upayments
Walid Laamarti | Chief Technology Innovation | Hadi Hospital
Mehboob Alam | Head of IT | WB Technologies
Fakhruddin Seth | CISO | XDefense Co.