ABOUT US

WHO ARE WE?

DCMUN is a continuously growing, student run organisation under Mr Moore's excellent directorship. The organisation hosts exciting and highly anticipated Model United Nations conferences, twice a year, with an aim to encourage the secondary school students of Qatar to join a community that endorses public speaking, debating, and self confidence.

Students who join DCMUN have the opportunity to take part in many conferences throughout the year, including THIMUN Qatar, an international conference which welcomes close to 1200 delegates every year. However, the pinnacle of these conferences is the annual DCMUN conference hosted by Doha College. Every November, we welcome over 750 participants from about 25 different schools in Qatar to take part in our 3-day conference.

Within an MUN conference, there are many different roles to take part in. Most participants undertake the role of a delegate, with their main task being to represent a country. Delegates produce a document called a resolution, which contains proposed solutions for an important world issue, and they then proceed to debate on the resolution. Speaking in a conference allows delegates to express their countries’ views on the issues at hand, in addition to giving them a chance to increase their self confidence and improve their public speaking skills. The Admin staff are a crucial part of every conference; they make sure that everything behind the scenes is running smoothly. From preparing rooms, to serving food, and passing notes inside committees, it is an opportunity to experience MUN from a different perspective. Members of the Press team are responsible for producing booklets to be handed out both before the conference and after each day of the conference, each one filled with information, articles, and photos. They also serve as our photographers, and produce the ever-anticipated conference video. Student officers are responsible for chairing the debates, as well as ensuring there is order within a committee. They also produce the research reports created before the conference, which allow delegates to learn more about the issues they will be debating.

Those who decide to take part in such an amazing platform will see their confidence, public speaking skills, and communication skills improve, as they are put into situations that require them to step outside of their comfort zone and speak in front of a room, or work with strangers to come up with solutions to topical issues regarding today’s world. No matter what role an individual decides to undertake within a conference, each individual who attends a conference will learn something new about themselves and the planet we call our home. Doha College is known for consistently providing an excellent experience to the students who attend their conferences. Students at Doha College are trained by more experienced members of DCMUN every week, giving them a chance to improve their skills and knowledge. DCMUN is a seed bed for growing leaders, allowing them to learn the skills they need to make changes and improve our world. Due to this, students should see the ECA of MUN as not only an incredible opportunity, but also an exceptional experience that cannot be missed.

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Students

Years of DCMUN

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PRESIDENT

GIULIA PINNA

CO-SECRETARY GENERAL

XIANGTONG LIU

Hey there! My name is Xiangtong Liu and I will be serving as the Co-Secretary General of DCMUN 2022-23. I’m incredibly excited to work with my team this year to redefine the post-pandemic live conference era where we not only return to the glory of the past but also utilise the valuable lessons we have learnt during this special period to enhance our conferences. I will work to integrate the accessibility and flexibility of the virtual with the interactivity and connectivity of the physical to reduce carbon footprints, broaden engagement and immerse our delegates into a new MUN experience post-COVID. I hope that we will foster an environment of collaboration, provide a platform for youth engagement and support the DCMUN community in enabling personal growth amongst all its members. Looking forward to meeting you all at our club and conferences!

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SECRETARY GENERAL

ARUNIMA SRIVASTAV

CO-SECRETARY GENERAL

IBRAHIM BILAL

Kindness is a virtue that I believe is the gateway to improvement. Not necessarily diplomacy or innovation, but just the simple selfless act of even thinking to help someone can lead us to actually making a difference.

As a Co-Secretary General of DCMUN, I want to work to build collaboration within our own school as well as between other schools, to make progress towards the achievement of the SDGs. Through ODTC and DCMUN this year, with the workshops we deliver to delegates and the issues we discuss, I hope to promote actual action by students to solve these issues.

Call me naive, but I truly believe that this is something that we, as students, can actually achieve. All we have to do is to take the first step, with the intention to help, and from there we will find a way.

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DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL

MATHULA MUHUNDAN

DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL

KAVYA RAULJI

Growing up, my parents raised me with the philosophy of learning from amazing people and their mistakes (and they may or may not have made me memorise a whole bunch of proverbs and quotes that successful people have said, in hopes of making me a successful person as I grow up). Although the majority of the words floating around in my head are remnants of the unhealthy amount of books I’ve devoured, as a child there was one quote that stuck out the most to me, one that I would use on a daily basis to comprehend how the world works. Albert Einstein stated: “The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” I loved this quote as it recognises the imperfections of the world we live in, however, it also gives a solution to every one of our man-made problems. Every problem that we encounter can be solved by changing our mindset and gaining knowledge, and this is what I aim to do as the Deputy Secretary-General this year.

I want to direct young minds toward justice and truth over conflict through a platform which promotes discussion on relevant global issues. Although peace as we envision it is perhaps impossible, due to conflicting interests and human behaviour, we can come close if more people—especially us (the newer generations), who have the power of choice and change—know how to make the world a better place, not only for us but for the future. MUN has always been an amazing way to do this by both challenging yourself but also interacting with brilliant and like-minded students who view the world in a different light.

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DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL

IBRAHIM BILAL

DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL

NISARGA KUMUDA

Hello there! I’m Nisarga Kumuda, and I am honoured to serve as your Deputy Secretary-General for DCMUN this year. Being part of this organisation for the past four years has cemented my belief in the power of youth advocacy and action to drive change. By empowering students to engage in world issues through both debate and real-life action, we aim to prepare a cohort of students who are more thoughtful, driven, global citizens. Accordingly, our dedicated leadership team is working around the clock to immerse our students in new and exciting opportunities, making MUN accessible for all. After all, our work at MUN does not stop at words spoken within debate halls: we strive to provide a platform where these words are used to bring tangible change within our communities. As we step into an exciting post-COVID MUN world, I hope this year will be an unforgettable experience for all!

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DEPUTY SECRETARY GENERAL

XIANGTONG LIU

PRESIDENT OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY

NOUMAY BARAKAT

My name is Noumay Barakat, and I am the President of the General Assembly and as such a member of the ‘Big 5’. In this position, my role will be to work closely with the chairs in conferences and training. I decided that I wanted to do this because MUN has been one of my passions ever since I joined Doha College secondary school and as President of the General Assembly, I have the opportunity to get even more involved in the club that I love. This year my goals include working with the rest of the ‘Big 5’ to help bring back in-person conferences to DCMUN and to be a part of training and encouraging DC students to be dedicated and informed global citizens.

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PRESIDENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

LAMYA ADAM

PRESIDENT OF ICJ

ARRAN CAMERON

Greetings DC! I’m Arran Cameron and I’ll be serving as the President of the ICJ for the second year running. Similar to my previous term, we have an exciting year ahead of us as we move back to in-person conferences for the first time in over two years. I believe in encouraging a new wave of advocates, which requires all of us to give MUN a try!

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HEAD OF ADMIN

FAHD FARES

VICE PRESIDENT OF ICJ

ARWA ELRAYEES

Hello everyone! I’m Arwa Elrayess and I hold the position of Deputy Head of the ICJ. I’d like to give a warm welcome to all current and new students of DC who have taken an interest in MUN, and I hope to see many of you during training sessions and conferences. My primary goal for this year is to help all members of the ICJ to develop critical debating skills and a clear understanding of how ICJ cases play out during training sessions so that you will be able to put your best foot forward in upcoming conferences!

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CHAIRWOMAN OF THE CLUB

FLURINA BRINER

CO-CHAIRWOMAN OF THE CLUB

AGRIMA KHARE

Hey everyone! I’m Agrima Khare and I’m a co-chairwoman of DCMUN alongside Himani and Saffiyah. MUN is all about improving the world and making it a better place for everyone. And in line with those values, we have decided to design a whole new curriculum for DCMUN, which will be more focused on implementing skills than just learning MUN protocols. We believe that this would improve DCMUN and ensure that each and every one of you is prepared for and feels confident attending conferences. Personally, I absolutely love the Sustainable Development Goals and this year, I aim to integrate the SDGs into DCMUN to raise awareness about how awesome they are and also how they relate to MUN. I’m super excited to get to know you all better and looking forward to working with you guys!

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DEPUTY CHAIRWOMAN OF THE CLUB

KAVYA RAULJI

CO-CHAIRWOMAN OF THE CLUB

HIMANI MIGLANI

Hi, I’m Himani and I am the new co-chairwoman of the club. I always liked coming to the Tuesday club every week, and I enjoyed the practice debates, mock resolutions and other activities we did. I wanted to be a part of the MUN team this year because I want to make sure everyone that joins the club this year has the same memorable experiences that I did. I hope that I can help you find your place at MUN, just like I did.

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DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF THE CLUB

Aaron Ananthan

CO-CHAIRWOMAN OF THE CLUB

SAFFIYAH MOHIDEEN

Hey everyone, my name’s Saffiyah Mohideen and I will be the Deputy Chairwomen of MUN this year. Whilst I know the thought of MUN sounds daunting at first, joining is a choice you will never end up regretting, whether that’s as a delegate, chair, admin or a member of the press team. I hope that during your time with us, no matter whether it’s your first or fifth year, you will find your voice and realise the impact that your words and choices can have. Not just on yourself but also on those around you.

It’s important to remember that, we as the youth, have the potential to do so much good, both collaboratively and individually. Something that DCMUN provides the perfect framework for. I look forward to seeing you all flourish next year !!

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DEPUTY HEAD OF ADMIN

NADINE CONSUNJI

HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS

ZOHA MUSTAFA

Hello everyone! My name is Zoha, and this year I will be your Head of Communications! I have always been fascinated by discussions about global issues, which is why I have previously participated in conferences, with my first MUN experience being a member of the Admin team in year 9. As head of communications, I will ensure that our conferences run smoothly and that everyone in our school is notified of the latest MUN news, such as conferences, trips, and team applications. I am delighted to be working with the executive team and the whole MUN community!

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DEPUTY HEAD OF ADMIN

AVNI KANT

HEAD OF IMPACT

REEM ADAM

I’m Reem Adam in year 10 and I’m excited to serve as your Head of MUN impact this year, I decided I wanted to take on this role to contribute to DCMUN, a conference that gives students a voice by making an inclusive space that creates lasting friendships and connections with like-minded students, and allows students to be involved in making changes and understanding as well as helping achieve the SDG goals. I hope that we can host a real-life conference this coming year so we can unite delegates and entertain fruitful debates which tackle real-world issues in an encouraging and fun environment.

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HEAD OF PRESS

LESA FERNANDES

HEAD OF PRESS

SARAH ZEIN

Hi everyone! My name is Sarah and I am delighted to be the head of press this year. In this position, I will be working with the deputy heads of press where we will aim to make DCMUN, both the club and the conferences, a memorable experience. I will be overseeing the new press team and ensure that we include those who usually wouldn’t get the chance to contribute. I chose to do press because I’ve always had a passion for writing and recently become interested in photography. I have always had ideas and been creative and thought that joining the exec team would be the perfect opportunity for me to develop these ideas, while also becoming more globally aware of ongoing conflicts. My goal for this year is to make sure that everyone is able to write about a topic that they are truly invested in and would like to inform others about. Everyone’s voices should be heard, and I think this is the perfect way for it to happen. I am excited to work with all of you this year and have a fun experience!

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DEPUTY HEAD OF PRESS

GWEN YAP

DEPUTY HEAD OF PRESS

MARIAM ELENTABLY

Hi everyone! My name is Mariam and I’m gonna be your deputy head of press for next year. I’ve been doing MUN since year 7 and I’ve always loved debating, current affairs and the club in general. I hope we can encourage more people to join the club and participate in conferences, particularly in the younger years, and I hope we can make the club more fun and engaging but also retain its educational values. I chose this role because this club has taught me so much, from learning about global politics to becoming more environmentally conscious. I want to be able to inspire a new generation of young teenagers to attend and engage with the MUN club and hope to use the social media and press channels to do so in the coming year.

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CO-HEAD OF MUN IMPACT

NISARGA KUMUDA

DEPUTY HEAD OF PRESS

DANA HAFEZ

Hi! My name is Dana Hafez, I’m a student in Year 13 and I am a part of the Press team at MUN. My role includes designing prints like the newsletter, booklets etc. I’ve decided that I wanted to join the MUN Press Team because I enjoy spending time designing all sorts of things. I am also interested in art and creative subjects hence why this position initially appealed to me.
I have had experience in design on applications like Indesign and Canva throughout the past year to help me with my Media coursework. Overall, I am very excited to see what we come up with in the upcoming year and I’m looking forward to elevating my craft and elevating the design of MUN and the prints generally.

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CO-HEAD OF MUN IMPACT

AAYAMI JAGURI

DEPUTY HEAD OF PRESS

SOFIA URDANETA

Hiii my name is Sofia, I’m deputy head of the press and I work on the design of newsletters. I decided to join the team because I’ve always been really creative and love working with digital media. My goals for the future of MUN are to continue the legacy and help make it an even better team and group of people. I can’t wait to begin working this next year. And if you ever see me around, never hesitate to say hi. Thank you!!

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PRESIDENT OF ICJ

ARRAN CAMERON

HEAD OF ADMIN

HANEEN SATTI

Hello, my name is Haneen Satti. I am honoured to be given the opportunity to be your head of admin for this year’s DCMUN. Model united nations has always been a big part of my school life, and made a tremendous change to who I am today. Not only was I able to gain a deeper understanding of the world around me, but I also got the opportunity to create wonderful memories in the process. I am thrilled to be able to contribute to making DCMUN a fantastic experience this year. Working with Rufaro and Pulindu, the admin team hope that the first conference held at our new campus is a memorable one.

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PRESIDENT OF ICJ

ARRAN CAMERON

DEPUTY HEAD OF ADMIN

RUFARO MUVEVI

Hey! I’m Rufaro Muvevi and I am extremely honoured to be a part of the MUN team this year and recognized as one of the deputy heads of admin. I have enjoyed every MUN conference that I’ve attended and I’d love to be able to share this experience and I hope to do so by facilitating the involvement of others in these conferences-even if it’s not a major role or they aren’t prepared yet for public speaking. For instance, when I first joined MUN I knew very little about the club and how it operated so I opted to take up the role of admin before diving straight into the deep end. In hindsight, it was one of the best decisions I’ve made in MUN and has helped nurture my ever-growing love for the club. Which is why I’m so proud to be a member of the admin team and work with haneen and pulindu to help foster the next generation of future delegates.

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PRESIDENT OF ICJ

ARRAN CAMERON

DEPUTY HEAD OF ADMIN

PULINDU HORANGE

Hi, my name is Pulindu and I’m exceptionally grateful to be part of the admin executive team as one of the Deputy Heads. I’ve been doing MUN for the last 4 years and have participated in numerous conferences during my time and enjoyed each one thoroughly. I am indebted to MUN for the lessons it has taught me, it especially helped me to overcome my fear of public speaking and hopefully with this role I will be able to help those aspiring young delegates to overcome their similar doubts and fears. I am so excited to do something for DCMUN, an organization that I spent so long partaking in. I aim to create an eventful and unforgettable MUN experience for all the students in DCMUN, whilst working with the rest of the Admin Team, Rufaro and Haneen. I hope that I can perform this job successfully.

THE PILLARS OF DCMUN

Mr David Moore

Director of DCMUN

Greetings and salutations to all members of Doha College Model United Nations (DCMUN) and those thinking of joining (which I strongly urge you to do!).

I am a History and Sociology Teacher, here at Doha College, and have also taught Government & Politics in my previous school. I have been involved in politics most of my life. I have found it to be fascinating, exciting and contentious.

Mr Rehan Mohammed

Co-Director of DCMUN

Joining DCMUN has been so exciting for me because it strives to be the best there is. It is impressive to see that so many delegates have the possibility to reach their potential in so many variety of ways. MUN represents the best in education. Through it’s student-centred activities it fosters divergent thinking and creativity - thinking about many possible answers to creatively solve real world problems.

Mr Jonathan Henley

Co-Director of DCMUN

I am a History teacher, here at Doha College, and Debate Coordinator of the Senior Debate team. I have been involved in MUN in the past and was very keen to get involved again as I have been greatly impressed at the way it has evolved over the years. The fact that MUN is now open to all students of the Secondary school epitomises a whole school outlook which I fully support and believe in.

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