The Middle East and North Africa Transformations and Challenges Ahead
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THE HAGUE INTERNATIONAL MODEL UNITED NATIONS QATAR IV ANNUAL SESSION PARTICIPANT BOOKLET THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA TRANSFORMATIONS AND CHALLENGES AHEAD 3rd February to 6th February 2015, Qatar National Convention Center, Doha-Qatar Welcome Letter Welcome to the 4th Annual The Hague International Model United Nations to forge bonds, friendships and commitment to Model United Nations, and to making a change in the world. The executive team would like to thank to more and more people from different directors, delegates and student backgrounds. The importance of connections can never be overstated. this conference possible. Our ultimate Diverse connections help us see the aim is the generation and formalization world through different lenses. of ideas through structured debate. The executive team has worked hard brings a new host of values, ideas and viewpoints, but also blended with personal opinion. MUN is a forum to thank the administration, press and catalogue opinions. IT teams for making time before the conference to ensure the success of the participants. and North Africa. To summarize it and development. Qatar is one of role as well. Best Delegate is holding a the fastest developing nations ever. Nevertheless, we see a different landscape around us. The Middle East conference. Directors are a pivotal part of conference administration, and so the room for as much aid as possible. Most of the time, we choose to ignore these their involvement. conversation about them. Even here seize all the opportunities available. that are understated. The purpose of a delegate is to convert this conversation MUN must not be contained within these walls, but must be extended to experience. The executive team wishes existing notions and develop new Osama Ghani Secretary-General 1 [email protected] http://.qatar.thimun.org Conference Schedule Opening Ceremonies Schedule Program of Events February 4th, 3.00-4.30 pm TUESDAY, 3 February 2015 12:00-13:00 Lunch Exhibition Hall 1 WEDNESDAY, 4 February 2015 3. Parade of nations 08:00-15:00 Film Institute in session Room 224 09:30-09:45 Break 10:45-11:15 Approval Panel Training for MUN Directors Room 102 11:30-13:30 Lunch available Exhibition Hall 1 12:00-15:00 Approval Panel open Room 102 8. Screening of the 2014 THIMUN Qatar Northwestern Best Picture THURSDAY, 5 February 2015 08:00 Arrival of Delegates Ground Floor Entrance 08:00-09:30 Approval Panel open Room 102 13. Dismissal 08:00-16:00 Film Institute in session Room 224 08:30-15:30 Directors Training Institute Room 102 09:30-09:45 Break 11:30-13:00 Lunch available Exhibition Hall 1 Closing Ceremonies Schedule February 6th, 3:30-4.30 pm FRIDAY, 6 February 2015 1. Welcome 3. Screening of the 2015 THIMUN Qatar Film Institute Production 09:30-11:00 Directors Debate Simulation Room 102 4. THIMUN Qatar Peace and Service Award 11:30-13:00 Lunch Exhibition Hall 1 2 [email protected] http://.qatar.thimun.org 3 [email protected] http://.qatar.thimun.org THIMUN Qatar Room Allocations Room Assignments Committee or Function QNCC Room Number Level Lunch Room Exhibition Hall 1 Ground Registration, Information Desk, Administration Staff 1 101 1 Approval Panel 102 1 Directors Room 201 2 Press Room 203 2 103 1 104 1 105 1 1 106 1 215-217 2 218-220 2 236-238 2 239-240 2 G-02 Ground 202 2 204 2 Auditorium 2 Ground 241 2 Film Institute 224 2 4 [email protected] http://.qatar.thimun.org 5 [email protected] http://.qatar.thimun.org General Rules of Conduct Public Displays of Affection Ambassadors for a serious purpose, that participants are mature is to wear a pair of formal pants and shirt, with dark Student Ambassadors are responsible for the conduct enough to respect others and to provide a framework shoes and a blazer. It is advised that male attendees within which all MUN participants can operate. dress in proper suits with a tie. Qatari national dress leader of the delegation and are expected to support is not permitted as all delegates are representing Smoking result in the participants being sent home at their own expense and the school not being invited to and at all THIMUN Qatar venues. participate in future sessions. Approval Panel Alcohol and drugs Although THIMUN Qatar is an educational exercise submitters for their draft resolution. Resolutions must the United Nations. Thus, for the period of the one. Strict criminal penalties will be enforced if law brought to the Approval Panel. as well as representatives of their individual schools. This demands a high standard of personal conduct and behavior from all delegates, both during the conference is found to be in possession or to have consumed alcohol or drugs during conference activities will be Personal Conduct at the Conference visa invitation will be revoked. It is important that all participants wear their conference Dress Curfew As a serious simulation, THIMUN expects personal tightness of clothing. Since MUN sessions are long and tiring, and, out of appearance to be appropriate for a professional consideration for other hotel guests, a curfew of 23:00 is setting. Formal dress, (the kind of clothes that real UN When going to public places, delegates should recommended. Students must remember that THIMUN diplomats might be expected to wear when attending obtained at the registration desk with a replacement and of hotel managements in being able to provide charge of 20 QAR. to cause offence to other delegates, national dress, accommodation at discounted rates for delegates. A Buses The above dress code also applies to MUN Directors. Transport will be provided to international students Inappropriate dress includes, but is not limited to: participants must be polite and considerate at all times Team accessories such as scarves, hats, to hotel staff and fellow residents. non-THIMUN badges, buttons and pins Sport shoes and denim clothing THIMUN Conference ABC’s Facial piercing National costume Administration Staff Press members. The function of the administration staff is to ensure the smooth running of the conference. In the debate and out of rooms, assist delegates with microphones, help maintain order during the debate, and support between delegates and for counting the votes whenever 6 [email protected] http://.qatar.thimun.org 7 [email protected] http://.qatar.thimun.org Community and Service Project Mobile Phones/Portable Audio Devices Snacks Mobile phones must be switched OFF in all forums Snacks will be offered for purchase during in Sri Lanka. Through the efforts of students, the Eravur School supports the education of over 200 students. In addition, funds are used to provide not followed. manpower services, support the local orphanage and Cultural Night Opening Ceremonies leave with the administration staff. The corrected The opening ceremonies are open to the public and Eventbrite. While tickets are free for participants, Computers and Internet connection schools are welcome to invite parents and other please note that THIMUN Qatar will be billed 200 The use of computers during committee sessions encouraged to bring their own computers for the Placards provided to MUN Directors at the registration desk on One placard per forum is provided during registration. Please be aware that there are NO computer facilities available for student use during the conference. Souvenirs There will be a number of souvenirs and THIMUN All electronic devices are prohibited from being used Qatar merchandise on sale at the conference. during debating sessions. representing. Lost placards will not be replaced. At Cloakroom the end of the conference, we will be attempting to There is a cloakroom on the ground level of the Film Festival April 2-4 All THIMUN Qatar participating schools are welcome is no charge for this service. Please leave bags and coats at the cloakroom to avoid clutter within the Film Festival from April 2-4. The Film Festival is a Posters Closing Ceremonies All delegates are welcome to attend the closing Public Transportation and Taxis assignments. All other delegates are welcome in Qatar. Taxis are safe and clean but are in short to sit according to the instructions of their MUN taxi services for their guests. designated area near the front of the Theater. Gum Resolution Booklet Committee Speakers The Resolution Booklet will contain all of the Various experts will be speaking to committees resolutions passed during THIMUN Qatar. Each during the conference. MUN Directors are welcome Information Desk to sit in on the presentation but please be aware upon the completion of the conference. or getting around Doha, please go to the registration Security of providing greater insight into the issues being Medical Room/Emergencies The medical room is located on Level 1. A nurse will In addition, there are over 800 cameras in the speaker at the end of their presentation. be in attendance in the medical room at all times building monitoring all areas of the convention during the conference. 8 [email protected] http://.qatar.thimun.org 9 [email protected] http://.qatar.thimun.org How to Lobby Delegates Enter Conference ROLE CALL BEGIN LOBBYING (With your Resolution to Sign up to) Find Same-Issue Delegates Find Block Members Find Other Delegates Agreeing Disagreeing Agreeing Disagreeing Delegates Delegates Delegates Delegates Sign on to Resolution Together Those Signed on are “Co-Submitters” 10 [email protected] http://.qatar.thimun.org 11 [email protected] http://.qatar.thimun.org Procedures for Processing Resolutions For each party involved in the life of a resolution a series of steps are needed. Delegate Approval Panel The delegate: The Approval Panel reviews the language and 1.