Greetings delegates, Jisha Goyal, is a sophomore at Uptown International School, Dubai, and she welcomes everyone to AUDMUN, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with immense pleasure. Her MUN journey started when she was 12, and in these four years, she has been anxious, scared, confident, practical, innovative, and, most of all, thrilled to see the ones before her. Model United Nations for her is an opportunity to understand and discuss international issues. It is about knowing the different perspectives of other delegates and nations. It provides an opportunity to enhance leadership, networking, and interpersonal skills.

After numerous conferences, she can assure all that this platform can help the world combat any problem under the sun. She is looking forward to greeting everyone in the best possible means and expect all delegates to perform to the best of their ability. Now, it might be someone's first time or 108th time; the dais will be here waiting to listen to all innovative ideas and help all in the learning process. A tip from the Dias: delegates don't need to be experienced to write a powerful resolution or win an award, they need to be a dedicated and passionate one!

She is looking forward to meeting everyone at AUDMUN'20, Ciao!

Muhammad Toofail studies in Dubai, UAE and has a keen interest in science, technology, international relations, and diplomacy. He has a fueled passion for participating in conferences and debates and extensively researching on crucial world issues and crises. With AUDMUN 2020 being his 20th MUN experience, he believes that MUNs are a great way to augment one’s personality and interpersonal skills and are a propitious platform to be acquainted with current world issues which is truly indispensable for the youth of today who aspire to be the leaders of tomorrow. With experience in numerous leadership roles, he aims to provide an experience where everyone is working towards a cohesive and united goal and provide a phenomenal platform for all delegates to confidently and actively voice their valuable opinions and share their ideas. 

Finally, here is some advice from Muhammad: If you are a first-timer, don’t be overwhelmed or intimidated. Overcoming your fear of debate and public speaking, and stepping out of your comfort zone is what MUNs are all about. Confidence, diplomacy, and enthusiasm are what MUNs such as AUDMUN 2020 nurture.

Looking forward to seeing you all! All the best!

Thenura, a Sri Lankan national born and raised in Dubai, is a 16-year-old business enthusiast, cricket fan and aspiring Politician/Cricketer. He loves surfing the internet, binge-watching shows, listening to music, and escaping the Gulag. Since 2017, he has taken part in 7 MUNs but his love for debates and Public Speaking goes even longer having completed all grades in Trinity College London school of Communication Skills. He believes that MUNs are a platform for young individuals to gain a wider understanding of the modern world and how these issues affect our lives. MUNs have helped Thenura develop many of his skills like listening and communicating and has made him a borderline controversial speaker/debater. Honoured to be chairing for the first time at AUDMUN, he hopes to see fierce debates, heated conflicts, great banter but most importantly, everyone enjoying themselves. Finally, Thenura has one piece of advice: Never be nervous to speak up because anything you say can impacts a debate. He wishes all the delegates the very best during their preparations for the conference and hopes that the experience will be a rewarding one as well.