SHARJAH // More than 300 students gathered at American University of Sharjah for the annual Model United Nations conference this week.
The opening ceremony was attended by Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Ali Al Nuaimi, known as the “Green Sheikh” for his environmental work, and youth motivational speaker Khalid Al Ameri.
The three-day conference was attended by high school and undergraduate students from the UAE, Pakistan, China and the United Kingdom.
It allowed students delegates to simulate the various committees of the United Nations and develop a sound understanding of international relations and diplomacy.
The student delegates addressed topics ranging from security concerns and the environment to public health and economic and social issues as well as they exercise their skills of research, negotiation and public speaking.
Kevin Mitchell, Interim Provost, said “It is fitting that AUS host AUSMUN as this university is home to students from over 90 countries and faculty and staff members from 45 nations.”
Mr Mitchell also took a minute to remember Dr. Richard Gassan, a faculty adviser of AUSMUN and Associate Professor of History, who died tragically earlier in the week.
“He was a valued and committed faculty member, loved by his students and colleagues from around the university,” said Mitchell.
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