[1][2] Al Mahmoud holds a Bachelor in Business Administration and Finance from George Washington University.
[3] Al Mahmoud held positions as the head of risk management at Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the office director of investment affairs for the prime minister and minister of foreign affairs, and the CEO of Qatar Development Bank.
[3][4] In 2014, Al Mahmoud became Special Advisor to Qatar Museums’ Chairperson Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani.
[7][8] From 2018 until 2024, Al Mahmoud served as the CEO of QIA.
[6] Since 2024, Al Mahmoud has served as Minister of Public Health.