Ahmed Kufaishi is an Iraqi-born Canadian who discovered his love for classical Arabic music when he attended concerts in Cairo’s opera house and was yearning for these types of cultural events when he made Canada his home in 2002. Ahmed’s journey with the CAO began in November 2015 when he was enchanted by the magic of what Lamees and Wafa were creating, a performance of classical Arabic music in a church in the heart of Toronto.
Through the CAO, Ahmed fulfilled his dream to learn Classical Arabic Violin in 2017, and has supported the team since then through lessons, volunteering, touring with them and finally having the honour of being selected to the CAO Board of Directors.
Ahmed is a civil engineer by training, and has taken IT as a profession. In 2013 Ahmed founded his own firm, Alary Technologies, an Apple-authorised service centre specialising in the support of Apple computers and devices. Ahmed is also a Program Advisory Committee Member at Durham College and is a regular speaker at community events in the GTA.
