INCQ Elects New Leadership for 2026-27 Term Through Digital Voting
Abdul Rub Ismailji appointed President as community completes successful executive Jamat elections with nearly 60% voter turnout
The Indian Nawayath Community Qatar (INCQ) has successfully completed its executive committee elections for the 2026–27 term, marking a significant milestone in community governance.
The elections took place on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Al Muntaza Park in Doha, immediately following Juma prayers. A strong turnout of jamat members gathered to elect their representatives for the coming term.
Digital Voting System Ensures Smooth Process
The voting process was conducted entirely through a mobile application, making it convenient and efficient for all participants. In a thoughtful move, members who were outside Doha on election day were given the option to vote remotely, ensuring maximum participation.
Out of 150 registered members, 89 cast their votes, resulting in a healthy turnout of 59.33%. Results were announced immediately after voting concluded.
Structure of the New Executive Body
The 18-member executive committee has been formed through a carefully planned structure:
Three members were retained from the outgoing committee to maintain continuity: Razeen Ruknuddin, who served as Election Commissioner, along with Aqib Subedar and Maulana Yahya Barmaver.
Twelve positions were filled through the democratic election process, with 17 candidates competing for these seats. The top vote-getters were Abul Rub Ismailji with 86 votes, followed closely by Tabish Gawai (83 votes) and Eibad Shoupa (82 votes). Other elected members include Abdul Azeem DF, Maulana Abdul Azeem Ruknuddin, Maulana Fuzail Armar, Syed Rabi SM, Abdul Gani Ali Akbara, Zia Kola, Syed Zuhair SM, Imran Mohtesham, and Ammar Gawai.
The President will nominate three additional members at a later date to complete the full executive body.
Leadership Team Takes Shape
On Saturday, February 8, 2026, the newly elected executive committee gathered at the residence of Election Commissioner Razeen Ruknuddin to select the office bearers.
Through an internal voting process, the following leadership positions were filled:
Abdul Rub Ismailji, who received the highest number of votes in the general election, was elected President. Aqib Subedar will serve as Vice President, while Razeen Ruknuddin takes on the role of General Secretary. Eibad Shoupa was chosen as Vice Secretary, Tabish Gawai as Treasurer, and Imran Mohtesham as Accountant.
The meeting ended on a positive note with prayers for the new leadership team. Jamat members have expressed hope that the elected body will work diligently for the progress and welfare of the Indian Nawayath Community in Qatar.
The successful completion of these elections demonstrates the Jamat’s commitment to democratic principles and organized governance as they look forward to the 2026–27 term.
