Participate in Model Arab League Conferences!

The National Council on US - Arab Relations invites students to participate in the Model Arab League student leadership development program, as registration for their Fall 2022 MAL Conferences is now open! This academic and leadership development experience is open to both high school and university students.

Each academic year thousands of students participate in Model Arab Leagues across the United States and the world! Through participation in the Model Arab League (MAL) program, students will have the opportunity to learn about the politics and history of the Arab world, the art of diplomacy, and public speaking. There is no comparable opportunity that allows emerging leaders to learn firsthand what it is like to put themselves in the shoes of real-life Arab diplomats and other foreign affairs practitioners. Plus, students come away from the program with:

• An enhanced understanding and practice of leadership skills,
• Greater ability to speak and interact in comparison to other diplomatic simulations,
• Increased involvement in civil society and volunteering, and
• A greater understanding of Arab politics and history. 

We highly encourage your school to partake in this opportunity. They have regular conferences in your region that support high school students.* Additionally, your first year participating in the program is offered for free! We have many more conferences offered in the spring which is also taking enrollment, these dates and locations can be found on our website.

Forming a team for a Model Arab League conference does not have to be difficult and we are here to help with resources, training, or any questions you may have! Whether led by a faculty adviser or student leaders, any size group of students may form a team and register online to receive a country assignment. Your team will then research its country's policies on the most important issues facing the Arab World and the Middle East today, found in the MAL Agenda. Finally, you will practice the rules of the debate found in the MAL Handbook before attending the conference. The National Council's Student Program Coordinators are prepared to assist your team at every step and you can reach us at delaney@ncusar.org and hannah@ncusar.org.

Fall of 2022 Model Arab League Conferences
October 2022	November 2022
SAVANNAH Savannah, GA October 15, 2022 Collegiate and High School Level	NORTHEAST REGIONAL Boston, MA November 4-6, 2022 Collegiate Level
CAPITAL AREA REGIONAL Washington, DC October 22-23, 2022 Collegiate and High School Level	APPALACHIA REGIONAL Roanoke, VA November 4-6, 2022 Collegiate and High School Level
	NORTH TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL Denton, TX November 12, 2022 High School Level

Want to Learn More & Get Involved? 

Contact Delaney Leslie and Hannah Norton, Student Program Coordinators at the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations, via email delaney@ncusar.org and hannah@ncusar.org or by phone at 202-293-6466 to find out how to take part in the program. 

Links for More Information: 

2022-2023 Model Arab League Conference Schedule:

https://ncusar.org/modelarableague/conferences/select/

How to Join the Model Arab League:

https://ncusar.org/modelarableague/prospective-participants/how-to-join-mal/

Model Arab League Online Registration:

https://ncusar.org/modelarableague/current-participants/register/