DOHA: High school students and educators from across the world gathered in Doha recently to develop leadership skills at the fourth annual Qatar Model United Nations and Media Leadership Conference (QLC).
The event took place at Qatar National Convention Centre, hosted by Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) and The Hague International Model United Nations Qatar (THIMUN Qatar).
Students participated in 130 workshops and speeches designed to inspire their leadership instincts and provide them with skills and knowledge to run their own model United Nations (MUN).
Topics ranged from practical instruction in areas such as organisation, research and speechwriting to wider discussions of relevant issues related to diplomacy, media and business. The conference is one of the largest annual professional development events in the Middle East, with over 700 students, teachers and mentors attending this year, up 40 percent on last year’s successful event.
Perhaps unique to an event of this size, students are the driving organisational force behind the conference, guiding event planning and delivering around half of training workshops themselves.
“QLC has established an important signature event, not only on Qatar’s dynamic educational events calendar, but also in the wider world,” said Dr Everette E Dennis, Dean and CEO, NU-Q.
“The conference’s consistent growth and popularity reflect the fact that it is largely run by students, for students — meaning the content is always relevant and engaging for the next generation of leaders.
“QLC is a primary part of NU-Q’s commitment to work with our local and international partners for the ultimate goal of delivering high-quality media and communications training for Qatar and the GCC.”
The conference is an opportunity for MUN and media leaders from around the world to meet or reconnect with their colleagues, exchange ideas and form new partnerships.
Teachers and mentors were also able to take part in Director’s Training Institute, which provides instruction on supporting students’ MUN and media studies activities.
The Peninsula
DOHA: High school students and educators from across the world gathered in Doha recently to develop leadership skills at the fourth annual Qatar Model United Nations and Media Leadership Conference (QLC).
The event took place at Qatar National Convention Centre, hosted by Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) and The Hague International Model United Nations Qatar (THIMUN Qatar).
Students participated in 130 workshops and speeches designed to inspire their leadership instincts and provide them with skills and knowledge to run their own model United Nations (MUN).
Topics ranged from practical instruction in areas such as organisation, research and speechwriting to wider discussions of relevant issues related to diplomacy, media and business. The conference is one of the largest annual professional development events in the Middle East, with over 700 students, teachers and mentors attending this year, up 40 percent on last year’s successful event.
Perhaps unique to an event of this size, students are the driving organisational force behind the conference, guiding event planning and delivering around half of training workshops themselves.
“QLC has established an important signature event, not only on Qatar’s dynamic educational events calendar, but also in the wider world,” said Dr Everette E Dennis, Dean and CEO, NU-Q.
“The conference’s consistent growth and popularity reflect the fact that it is largely run by students, for students — meaning the content is always relevant and engaging for the next generation of leaders.
“QLC is a primary part of NU-Q’s commitment to work with our local and international partners for the ultimate goal of delivering high-quality media and communications training for Qatar and the GCC.”
The conference is an opportunity for MUN and media leaders from around the world to meet or reconnect with their colleagues, exchange ideas and form new partnerships.
Teachers and mentors were also able to take part in Director’s Training Institute, which provides instruction on supporting students’ MUN and media studies activities.
The Peninsula
