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AGM 2026 Results Press Release

Dear Members and Friends of the Al-Kindi Society,

Warm greetings.

The Al-Kindi Society of Engineers held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 24 January 2026, attended by more than 31 members, including proxies. During the meeting, the outgoing Management Committee presented a comprehensive review, including the annual report and financial statements for the years ending 31 December 2023, 2024, and 2025.

The AGM formally recorded its appreciation to the outgoing President, Dr Laith Al-Jobouri, and the outgoing Management Committee for their dedicated service to the Society, particularly during the challenging transition period following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Members engaged in constructive discussions on the Society’s current challenges and future opportunities, with a focus on sustainability and growth. Key recommendations arising from the meeting included:

  • Reviewing opportunities to reduce overhead costs, particularly banking and website expenses.

  • Exploring funding and sponsorship opportunities with organisations operating in the UK and Iraq.

  • Increasing member participation in Society activities to reduce reliance on a limited number of volunteers.

  • Reactivating the Society’s magazine and resuming the periodic publication of Al-Mohandis.

  • Collaborating with other learned societies and professional organisations to deliver joint events.

  • Leveraging members’ professional expertise for consulting activities and to promote collaboration between Iraqi and UK engineering communities.

  • Establishing an optional online members’ directory to support professional networking and collaboration.

The AGM proceeded to the election of the President-Elect and voted to appoint Dr Majid Al-Gabry to the role. The meeting also recommended the continuation of service by members of the outgoing Management Committee, some of whom agreed to remain in their positions. In addition, several members were elected by a show of hands to join the Management Committee as volunteers. The list of elected EC members can be found on the website link below

Following the AGM, the Board Secretary reviewed the voting process due to the identification of two invalid proxy votes and two memberships that had not been formally approved prior to the AGM. The Secretary extends a formal apology to the two nominees Dr Laith Al-Jobouri and Dr Majid Al-Gabry for this administrative oversight.  Lessons have been learnt and the checklist procedure will be updated to avoid this issue in the future.  As no formal objections were raised during the meeting, the AGM resolutions remain valid.

Subsequently, Dr Majid Al-Gabry confirmed his intention to focus on the operational leadership of the Management Committee. Dr Samia Nama’s appointment as Director has since been registered with Companies House, pending approval of her application.  We now satisfying the legal quorum requirements (2 directors) for the Board of Directors.

To ensure the effective operation of the Board, the Society seeks additional Directors, and a Company Secretary. Eligible members are invited to nominate themselves for Director positions.

Please use the link below to submit your nominations:

Members wishing to express interest or seeking further information are invited to contact info@alkindisociety.org.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Al-Kindi Society of Engineers

 

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