Qatar Shell Supports the Hague International Model United Nations Qatar

Doha, January 30 (QNA) - Qatar Shell Signed a five year sponsorship agreement to support The Hague International Model United Nations (THIMUN) Qatar. This partnership programme between Qatar Academy, Qatar Foundation and the THIMUN Foundation is held yearly and brings together high-school students from around Qatar and the Middle East region, helping them to develop as leaders. "In line with our support of the Qatar National Vision (QNV) 2030, Qatar Shell has been sponsoring THIMUN for the past seven years and we are very proud to see how this programme has grown into what it is today," said Rob Sherwin, Deputy Country Chairman for Qatar Shell. "THIMUN touches the Human and Social pillars of QNV 2030 through its focus on education, team-work and leadership. It is making a real difference by equipping young people with the skills and knowledge to be part of a global community of nations. We are delighted to extend our partnership with THIMUN Qatar for the next five years", a Qatar Shell press release said today. "The mission of THIMUN Qatar is to provide students from various countries and backgrounds the opportunity to practice tolerance, live together in peace and to seek solutions through dialogue to the various challenges facing the world", said Maha Al Romaihi, Assistant Principal of Qatar Academy. "We are very proud of our students and the hard work they have put into organizing the event this year. Our aim is to reach more students within the region and help them develop their leadership skills and prepare them to become citizens of the world". Almost 1,100 student delegates from countries across the region attended the conference that was held at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC). The event began with a grand opening ceremony in which hundreds of students performed in front of distinguished guests including the Attorney General of Qatar, Dr. Ali bin Fetais Al-Marri who was the keynote speaker. Over the next three days the student delegates will be given the opportunity to attend hour-long sessions with international experts where they will debate global topics, enabling them to learn about issues such as a good governance, human rights, security, finance and the environment. Participants can then ask questions and share their views on developments happening worldwide. THIMUN is run on a student leadership model which encourages participants to get involved in every aspect of the planning, organization and implementation of the conference's various programmes. This proactive involvement by the students in THIMUN helps them acquire leadership skills, increases their confidence and gives them the opportunity to network and make new friends. Based in Qatar Academy, THIMUN Qatar is the third THIMUN Conference to be established after the Hague and Singapore and serves to development the burgeoning Model United Nations movement in the Middle East. (QNA)