Dear Esteemed Faculty and Delegates,

Welcome to Harvard Model Congress Middle East (HMCME) 2027!

My name is Yasmeen Galal, and I have the privilege of welcoming you to our 14th annual conference, set to take place in Doha from January 14-16, 2027. I am a junior at Harvard College studying Applied Math and Economics, and I have been involved with Harvard Model Congress Middle East since my freshman year. Each year, I am amazed by our delegates’ passion, intelligence, and creativity. As I look ahead to this next conference, I am incredibly excited for the conversations, debates, and ideas that will shape HMCME 2027.

HMCME is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization led entirely by Harvard University students with a shared passion for politics, international relations, and global education. We are dedicated to creating an immersive educational experience for high school students from around the world, empowering the next generation of leaders to engage thoughtfully with today’s most pressing political challenges under the mentorship of Harvard students.

This year, we are excited to host our conference in Qatar in collaboration with the Academic Bridge Program for the second time ever. Our conference theme, “Progress Under Pressure,” will challenge delegates to examine what progress truly means in moments of uncertainty, disruption, and rapid change. Across committees, students will confront the difficult tradeoffs that come with innovation, development, and reform. Like last year, we are also piloting a new committee designed to immerse delegates in local issues related to progress.

Over the course of our three-day conference, delegates will step into the roles of policymakers and public leaders, engaging with briefings written by Harvard students, debating complex issues in committee, and drafting legislation to present before their peers. Through this process, students will strengthen their skills in research, public speaking, negotiation, and compromise, while learning how thoughtful policy can respond to the most pressing challenges of our time.

Registration for HMCME 2027 is now open, and we warmly invite you to join us in Doha in January. More information about the conference and registration process is available on our website at hmcmiddleeast.org. Please feel free to reach out to info@hmcme.org with any questions. I look forward to meeting you in January and to welcoming another outstanding group of delegates to the HMCME community.

We look forward to working with you in the months ahead!

Best regards,
Yasmeen Galal
President | Harvard Model Congress Middle East 2027