Summary of the Board Meeting Minutes (19 November 2025)

On November 19, 2025, the APTLD Board convened for its regular online meeting, which saw the participation of seven Directors, with one Director excused, during which a variety of topics were discussed.

APTLD89 update

Board approved Signia by Hilton Amman for APTLD89 venue. Sponsorship and program planning are ongoing, with around 100 attendees expected including domestic participants. Contingency plans include preparation for a hybrid meeting and coordination with the host.

Board suggested to urge members early preparation (including invitation letter request by 31st  December 2025) for smooth preparation.

APTLD89 fellowship selection

GM presents a report on the selected fellows (3 fellows) and highlight key discussion points during the selection. The Board agreed to select three  (3) most qualified candidates out of six (6) candidates includes: Anwar Hossain Masud, .BD, Marwan Radwan, .PS, Sameer Gahlot, .IN.

Request of Membership fee Waiving for Ordinary Member: .PS

The .PS registry requested a membership fee waiver for 2026 due to the war and humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which destroyed their office and displaced staff. The waiver was granted.

Discontinuation of Associate Membership in 2026: UANIC

GM announced that Ukraine (UANIC)’s APTLD membership will be terminated effective 2026, as communicated by UANIC. This decision stems from the ongoing uncertainty and complexity surrounding its national circumstances. Additionally, UANIC received a fee waiver for the year 2025.

APTLD91 Host Public Announcement

APTLD91 host requested the official announcement of APTLD91 host ahead of schedule. The Board has agreed that the APTLD91 host can be publicly announced prior to the APTLD meeting (APTLD90).

Audit Quotation for the year ended 2025

The GM reported that APTLD has obtained two audit quotations. A third quotation could not be secured due to the limited timeframe of the AGM, which is scheduled close to the year-end. The official documents are pending submission for Board review.