According to CNN, Al-Ahmadi had over 30 years of experience as a journalist.[1][2] He wrote freelance for the Mosul Echo and the Iraqiyoun in Mosul, Iraq.[3] He also wrote for al Hadba', al Isalah al Jadid, and al Sawt al Akhar[4] He worked as a spokesperson for the communication services of the Ninawa Governorate but was let go shortly before his assassination.[4]