Talal Al-Kharafi Elected President of the Scientific Club for a New Term
The General Assembly of the Scientific Club held its ordinary meeting, approved the administrative and financial reports for the fiscal year ending in 2025, and ratified the members of the Board of Directors for the upcoming term. This was done under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Affairs, as the number of candidates equaled the number of announced seats. The meeting noted that the list of proposals submitted by members was empty, leading the attendees to the agenda item concerning the election of the Board of Directors. Before announcing the results, Secretary General Ali Kazim Al-Jumaa, on behalf of the Board of Directors, expressed gratitude to former board member Asrar Al-Ansari for her efforts during the previous term. He congratulated her on her transfer to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) office in Riyadh and wished her success.
The new Board of Directors, consisting of nine members, was ratified. They are: Talal Jasim Al-Kharafi (Chairman), Sheikha Sheikha Al-Jahram Al-Sabah (Vice Chairman), Ali Kazim Al-Jumaa (Secretary General), and Abdulrahman Al-Fadala (Treasurer). The other members are: Yousef Al-Hamad, Eng. Aws Al-Nasef, Faisal Al-Bashir, Abdullah Al-Faraj, and Abdullah Al-Anjari, who was ratified as a board member succeeding Al-Ansari. The General Assembly also authorized the Board of Directors to appoint the club’s auditor for the next fiscal year.
Welcome and Appreciation
Talal Jasim Al-Kharafi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Scientific Club, expressed his sincere welcome and appreciation to the members of the General Assembly for their commitment to attending and participating in the meeting’s proceedings.
In his address during the General Assembly meeting, Al-Kharafi affirmed that the members’ attendance and continuous engagement serve as the primary motivation for the Board of Directors to continue its work and develop the club’s services and facilities. He praised the spirit of cooperation among the members of the Scientific Club and their ongoing support for all future initiatives and activities.
He announced that the file regarding the development of the specialized sector within the club is nearing resolution, clarifying that the delay in implementation was beyond the club’s control and was linked to procedures for renewing state property contracts, municipal updates, and the issuance of building permits for the renovation of some of its older facilities.
He noted that recent weeks have shown positive indicators for the issuance of permits for the club’s new facilities, which the Board of Directors considers a top priority. Foremost among these is the development of the specialized sector, which encompasses aviation, RC (radio-controlled) models, diving, swimming, astronomy, marine environment, and scouting activities, in preparation for completing the sector’s system.
He also highlighted recent digital and organizational achievements at the Scientific Club, including the launch of the club’s website to keep pace with the growing volume of activities it hosts. Additionally, the three platforms for the Youth and Science Sector, the Development Sector, and the Competitive Programs Sector have been completed. This includes the International Invention Exhibition in the Middle East, which the club organizes annually, alongside the specialized sector with its eight branches. He commended the efforts of Saja Al-Fadala, Head of the Youth and Science Sector, and Abdulmohsen Al-Qahatani, Director of the Specialized Sector, along with their teams, for their work in compiling the club’s archive and making its services available on a single platform.
He concluded his speech by extending his heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the members of the General Assembly for ratifying the Board of Directors for the upcoming term, reflecting their dedication to supporting the club’s mission to continue fulfilling the aspirations of its members and affiliates.
Precious Trust
For his part, Secretary General Ali Kazim Al-Jumaa expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to the members of the ordinary General Assembly of the club following the meeting and the elections, which resulted in his re-ratification as Secretary General for a new term.
He affirmed that this precious trust from the members of the General Assembly reflects the magnitude of the responsibility placed on their shoulders to continue the club’s development trajectory and sustain its approach to spreading science and knowledge, and providing a nurturing environment for discovering and developing the capabilities and creativity of youth and young people in the fields of innovation and scientific research.
Treasurer Abdulrahman Saleh Al-Fadala announced that the club achieved a financial surplus of 9,000 dinars during the past fiscal year 2025. He noted that this positive development reflects the club’s success in overcoming the financial deficit of the previous year, thanks to increased activity revenues and the rationalization of expenses.
New Board of Directors member Abdullah Al-Anjari expressed his pride and honor in earning the trust of the members of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors following his ratification. He affirmed that joining the leadership of this prestigious scientific institution represents a great honor and a national responsibility through which he aims to serve society.
For his part, Muhammad Al-Shatti, Head of the Accounts Department for Civil Societies at the Ministry of Social Affairs, affirmed that the Scientific Club is a model that brings honor to Kuwait in local and international forums. He cited its effective efforts in attracting and nurturing innovators, most recently through the organization of the International Invention Exhibition in the Middle East.
New Board of Directors
Talal Jasim Al-Kharafi (Chairman)
Sheikha Sheikha Al-Jahram Al-Sabah (Vice Chairman)
Ali Kazim Al-Jumaa (Secretary General)
Abdulrahman Al-Fadala (Treasurer)
Yousef Al-Hamad (Member)
Eng. Aws Al-Nasef (Member)
Faisal Al-Bashir (Member)
Abdullah Al-Faraj (Member)
Abdullah Al-Anjari (Member)
