Doha: Park House English School hosted the PHESMUN Conference, attended by over 230 delegates, including 90 students from the school.
Doha College, Qatar International School, Dukhan English School, Al Khor International School, English Modern School and Al Jazeera Academy and seven students from Doha Home Educators, a homeschooling programme, took part.
Delegates worked on research presentations on the Millennium Development Goals and topics, including ‘The question of regulating informal employment’; ‘Addressing the role of cultural beliefs in acquisition of healthcare’; ‘Targeting social and cultural differences when combating bilateral tensions’; and ‘Measures to reduce carbon emissions’.
The executive committee trained new members and Park House delegates.
Dougie Smith, Headmaster of the school, said: “We are proud to have hosted PHESMUN. Delegates made it an exciting and interesting event filled with intellectual debates, discussions and thought-provoking insight. MUN is a great initiative that teaches students skills, including diplomacy, research, public speaking, debating, writing, critical thinking and teamwork, along with developing leadership abilities, their understanding of international relations and the role of the UN.”
Highlights included a press conference simulation hosted by Laura Kyle, Principal Presenter, News Reader and International Correspondent, and Cameraman Tom Nicholson — both from Al Jazeera English News Channel. Students answered questions as ambassadors of their assigned countries.
Issa Mohamed Al Ishaq, Administration and Finance Manager, Qatar Red Crescent, was the keynote speaker during the opening ceremony.
The Peninsula
