Welcome to the Middle East and Africa Region

Middle East and Africa Regional Elections 2026

Call for Nominations: International Region Elections 2026

Would you like to have a say in how the future of the Institution is shaped internationally? The Institution has more than 30,000 members based outside the UK and this number is growing all the time.

In 2026 the positions of Chair and Young Member Representative for the Middle East and Africa Region will be up for election.

We are asking for nominations for these roles until the 06 March 2026 so, if eligible, please consider this for yourself or someone that you know.

This is an ideal opportunity to influence the Institution’s future international development, so please download the nominee pack where you will find an application form and more information about the criteria and duties for each role.

The closing date for nomination forms is 06 March 2026. Please contact Mary Newton at mary.newton@imeche.org if you have any questions or would like further information.

We look forward to your participation.

This election process, endorsed by the International Strategy Board Chair and Vice Chair, is being facilitated by HQ to ensure transparency and fairness.

It is often said that MEA contains the major international growth areas of the next decade.

We have great growth potential in this region and as such we have a real opportunity for further development. Middle East and Africa has for 2017, forward thinking plans to expand, harmonise and achieve concrete results over the coming year and beyond.

The IMechE can also help members in planning their career and advise on membership requirements, continued personal development and IMechE international recognition.

If you are already a member or prospective member, live in the MEA area, wish to volunteer and be part of the bigger picture, then also let us know.

So please visit the Institution webpage and give us a call.