HARVARD MODEL CONGRESS DUBAI 2017 Welcome! We are so excited to host you and your students at the fourth annual Harvard Model Congress Dubai conference, which will take place in Dubai, UAE at the American University in Dubai (AUD) on January 19-21, 2017. Harvard Model Congress Dubai (HMCD) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization run entirely by Harvard University students who are passionate about politics, international relations, and international education. Above all, HMCD is committed to providing an immersive educational experience for high school students from across the globe. We attract the leaders of tomorrow to tackle sensitive political questions today, under the close mentorship of Harvard students. Over the past three years, we have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of students from countries all over the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa. We are thrilled to continue our tradition of excellence in education, and have already begun implementing improvements for the coming conference. Our Executive Board has big plans for this year, focusing on expanding our student attendance and deepening our relationships with delegates and you, the faculty. The goal is to make HMCD a lasting experience for you and your students not just during the weekend of the conference, but for the entirety of the year. Throughout the intensive three-day conference, students will work closely with their committees to debate briefings written by Harvard students and draft legislation to be presented in full sessions. In previous HMCD conferences, delegates have written over thirty bills and resolutions during the conference. Students have the opportunity to present their ideas to their peers and learn to compromise to get their legislation to pass. With the introduction of a new committee, the Central Intelligence Agency, we hope to increase committee interactions and make the conference even more exciting for our students. This is the second year we have published a conference faculty guide in advance of the conference; we hope that it provides you with the tools you need to help to prepare your delegates for HMCD in January. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can further help you in any way. We look forward to working with you in the months ahead! Sincerely, Carlos Mendizabal| HMCD President, 2017 [email protected] 2 Meet The Executive Board PRESIDENT Carlos Mendizabal Carlos is a junior studying Computer Science with a minor in Government. Beyond HMC, he spends a lot of time following politics and international affairs, and he enjoys programming in his free time. Carlos has been a part of HMC since his freshman year of college, and he is very excited to come back for the fifth annual HMCD conference! If you have questions regarding AUD facilities or other operational inquiries, please reach out to Caroloa at [email protected]. VICE PRESIDENT Caroline Ferguson Caroline is a Senior in Dunster concentrating in Social Studies. A native of Washington, DC, Caroline developed her love for government at a young age and thus joined HMC her sophomore year in hopes of fostering a civic spirit in high schoolers today. In addition to her work with HMC Boston and Europe, Caroline served as co-captain of the Harvard Club Field Hockey team and works on the College Events Board planning college-wide social events. If you have any questions about the conference, please reach Caroline at [email protected]. DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Matthew Webb Matthew is junior concentrating in Economics with a secondary in Computer Science. He has been involved with government simulation since his freshman year in high school. At Harvard, he teaches pregnancy prevention to Boston high school students, participates in Harvard’s financial analysts club, and manages custodial crews. He is extremely excited for HMC 2017! If you have any questions about the conference logistics, please reach out to Matthew at [email protected] 3 FACULTY LIAISON Isabella Huber Isabella is a junior studying History with a possible secondary in Chemistry. In addition to HMC, she plays two club sports at Harvard, teaches civics in Boston classrooms, and is involved with the Institute of Politics. Originally from New York City, Isabella likes reading, hiking, and watching hockey. She is so excited for her second HMC Dubai conference! Please contact Isabella if you have questions with regards to delegate role requests and general inquiries at [email protected]. BUSINESS MANAGER Shing-Shing Cao Shing-Shing is a junior at Harvard concentrating in Economics with a secondary in Computer Science. She grew up in Newark, Delaware but now lives in San Diego, California. Outside of HMC, she competes on the Mock Trial team, works with refugees in an immigration law clinic, and volunteers at a student-run youth homeless shelter. She can't wait to meet you all! Contact Carlos if you have any payment inquiries or submissions at [email protected]. DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS Ben Delsman Ben Delsman is a sophomore originally hailing from the beautiful state of Oregon, now studying Economics and Government here at Harvard. When not furiously typing into his computer, you can usually find Ben hiking or playing intramural basketball poorly. He’s excited to share his passion for all things political with the delegates at this year’s conference! If you have questions with regards to the structure or content of HMC Dubai’s domestic and international programs, please contact Ben at [email protected]. 4 DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH Will Delaney William is sophomore from New York concentrating in Economics with a secondary in Linguistics. Outside of HMC, he is involved in the JFK Jr. Forum at the Harvard Institute of Politics and the Harvard Financial Analysts Club. William staffed HMC Boston in 2016 and is very excited for HMC Dubai 2017! If you have questions with regards to conference registration, please contact Willat [email protected]. CHIEF OF STAFF Bryan Otero-Gilmer Bryan is a junior concentrating in Economics at Harvard. He has been involved in government simulations since his freshman year of high school. Originally from Flint, Michigan, Bryan enjoys traveling, music, and fashion. At Harvard, Bryan enjoys working as a part of the Eleganza Board and Satire V staff. He is very excited for HMCD 2017! If you have any question regarding the conference’s staff of scholars, please contact Bryan at [email protected]. 5 Table of Contents Pre-Conference Logistics .............................................................................................................................. 7 VISA Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 8 Dubai Metro ................................................................................................................................................. 10 Pre-Conference Preparation ....................................................................................................................... 11 Committee Details ....................................................................................................................................... 12 Domestic Programs ..................................................................................................................................... 13 International Programs ............................................................................................................................... 14 Committee Time vs Full Session vs Crisis Session ................................................................................. 15 Preparing Students for the Conference .................................................................................................... 16 Parliamentary Procedure Guide ................................................................................................................. 18 Conference Logistics .................................................................................................................................... 23 Conference Schedule ................................................................................................................................... 24 AUD Facilities .............................................................................................................................................. 25 Faculty Advisor’s Role at Conference ...................................................................................................... 26 Meal Information ......................................................................................................................................... 26 Top Things to Do in Dubai ....................................................................................................................... 27 Post-Conference ............................................................................................................................................ 29 Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................................................... 30 6 Pre-Conference Logistics 7 VISA Requirements Visa requirements vary by country. The following information- from http://www.dubai.com/v/visa_requirements/- will help you determine what sort of visa you need to attend the conference. IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION Citizens of the following Countries will get their visa upon arrival to the UAE airports, if the