National University Model Arab League – Model Arab League Youth Leadership Development Program

Schedule | Councils | Country Assignments

April 3 – 6, 2025
George Mason University Arlington- Mason Square
Arlington, VA

**Open to Collegiate Institutions**

Please ensure that you have at least one delegate assigned to each of the eight councils.

Conference Fees: $55/delegate
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Held annually in Washington, DC, the National University Model Arab League (NUMAL) will celebrate our 42nd year of this conference. Starting as an informal demonstration simulation at Georgetown University in 1983, NUMAL has grown to host over 300 students from approximately 22 colleges and universities annually. Delegates train year-round through mock simulations, course-structured research, and participation in regional MAL conferences to prepare for this highly competitive international simulation. The 2025 conference location is at Van Metre Hall – Mason Square at George Mason University (3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201).

Due to high demand, the National University MAL conference is by invitation only; to be added to the waitlist please contact NCUSAR delaney@ncusar.org and hannah@ncusar.org.

Location

Opening Ceremonies will be at 5:30 pm at TBD

Friday and Saturday’s proceedings will be taking place at George Mason University – Mason Square (3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22201).

Closing Ceremonies will be at the Westin Arlington starting at 9:00 AM.

Hotel

2025 Upper Secretariat

Secretary General	Madeleine Poitras
Assistant Secretary-General	Sasha Giniger
Assistant Secretary-General	Vidit Shah
Assistant Secretary-General	Gretchen Berry
Assistant Secretary-General	Sanzidah Uddin
Chief of Staff	Nasyve Beech

2025 Council Chairs

Council	Chair
Joint Defense Council	Jack Stokes
Council on Palestinian Affairs	Noor Al-Baghdadi
Council on Political Affairs	Marin Hulse
Council of Arab Social Affairs Ministers	Bex Little
Council of Arab Environmental Affairs Ministers	Kimberlain Williams
Council of Arab Economic Affairs Ministers	Lynn Hanchon
Summit of Arab Heads of State	Pashion Israel
Special Council	Nylah Hill
Arab Court of Justice	Phillip Schmider

Room Assignments

Access this link to view council room locations.

2025 Schedule

Thursday, April 3	Time
Embassy Visits	Between 9:00 – 4:00 PM
Registration	5:30 – 5:00 PM
Opening Ceremony	6:00 – 7:30 PM
Faculty Dinner	8:00 PM
If you are interested in scheduling an embassy briefing please fill out this form. The National Council will do everything it can to arrange a briefing for you at the time you request. The absolute last day to request an embassy briefing is March 10, 2025.
Friday, April 4
2026 Secretariat Interest Meeting	9:00 – 9:30 AM
Council Session I	9:30 – 12:00 PM
Lunch Break	12:00 – 2:00 PM
Career Fair	12:00 – 2:00 PM
2026 Secretariat Interviews	2:00 – 5:30 PM
Council Session II	2:00 – 4:30 PM
Break	4:30 – 3:45 PM
Council Session III	4:45 – 6:00 PM
Secretariat Meeting	6:00 PM

Saturday, April 5
Head Delegate Meeting	9:00 – 9:30 AM
Council Session IV	9:30 – 12:00 PM
2026 Secretariat Interviews	10:00 – 12:00 PM & 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Lunch Break	12:00 – 1:30 PM
Secretariat Luncheon	12:00 – 1:30 PM
Council Session V	1:30 – 3:30 PM
Break	3:30 – 3:45 PM
Council Session VI	3:45 – 5:30 PM
Country Selections for 2026 (Faculty & HDs only)	5:00 PM
Faculty Advisors Meeting	5:30 PM

Sunday, April 6
Summit Session and Awards	9:00 – 11:30 AM