Dubai school gears up to welcome former UN chief Ban Ki-moon for conference

Dubai school gears up to welcome former UN chief Ban Ki-moon for conference

Children to interact with the ex-Secretary-General at Q&A session during UN Model United Nations Conference

Published: Fri 13 Jan 2023, 4:25 PM Last updated: Fri 13 Jan 2023, 4:32 PM

Students in several Dubai schools are gearing up for their Model United Nations (MUN) Conference, with one school looking to host none other than Ban Ki-moon, the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations.

The Model United Nations is an academic simulation of the United Nations (UN) where students play the role of delegates from different countries.

The agenda for the conference is primarily focused on various committees, where students are given subjects and questions that will be debated over the course of a few days, all with the goal of passing resolutions, similar to what happens at the UN.

The idea is to replicate the life of a UN ambassador representing their country, making hard and informed decisions based on research and debate to resolve “real world issues”.

Helen Al Uzaizi, Director of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Social Impact, GEMS World Academy – Dubai says, “On January 27-29, 2023, GEMS World Academy – Dubai is hosting one of the largest MUN Conference to date, involving over 600 students from 50 schools throughout the UAE. We are also