Agenda

2025-2026 Provisional MAL Agenda

PLEASE NOTE: Not all Models will have all Councils.  Please look at your specific Conference Page or contact the Local Coordinator or the National Council Student Programs Coordinator for your model to find out which Councils will be represented.

Joint Defense Council

1. Exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Arab defense measures, particularly as used in conflicts with non-state actors.
2. Establishing a rapid response mechanism for cross-border military escalations and civilian protection.
3. Creating a regional security framework to manage the defense implications of growing refugee and IDP populations, with emphasis on displaced persons from the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and Syria.
4. Standardizing defense education and joint military training programs to foster strategic cohesion across Arab armed forces.

Council on Palestinian Affairs

1. Addressing the systemic imprisonment and conditions of Palestinian hostages held under Israeli custody.
2. Advocating for the development of regional and international strategies to ensure accountability and support Palestinian justice.
3. Strengthening healthcare and infrastructure access for Palestinians under occupation and blockade with a focus on addressing the different capabilities of the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
4. Fostering an Arab-led mediation between Palestinian political factions to build a unified negotiating position.

Council on Political Affairs

1. Addressing the Red Sea security crisis regarding the escalation of tensions and current maritime threats.
2. Navigating the possibility of a political alliance with Iran and Turkey within the Arab Region.
3. Strengthening regional security by seeking out ways to ensure political stability within the Arab League.
4. Evaluating the treatment of political prisoners held by members of the Arab League as well as considering means to return the prisoners to their respective states.

Council of Arab Social Affairs Ministers

1. Exploring ways to alleviate the gender literacy gap with special attention to women and girls. 
2. Encouraging League-wide promotion of participation in women’s sports and building infrastructure to support the growing industry.
3. Securing healthcare infrastructure and safety nets to meet the demands of a rapidly aging population.
4. Addressing substance abuse and addiction in the youth population across the Arab League.

Council of Arab Environmental Affairs Ministers

1. Researching ways to revitalize agriculture by utilizing traditional & indigenous methods and techniques. 
2. Mitigating environmental degradation in areas affected by armed conflict.
3. Strengthening the Arab League’s focus on environmental education, specifically in the youth population. 
4. Assessing the impact of natural disasters on migration and infrastructure access.

Council of Arab Economic Affairs Ministers

1. Developing vocational and technical education programs in primary and secondary schools to enhance workforce readiness and economic diversification.
2. Facilitating regional collaboration through cross-border infrastructure projects.
3. Exploring blue economy sectors to create a framework integrating investment, research, and environmental sustainability.
4. Investigating means of supporting the economic development of territories and countries impacted by war and conflict.

Summit of Arab Heads of State

1. Establishing and updating standards regarding the safety, facilitation, and support for NGO access within conflict zones.
2. Presenting potential alterations to the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA) and the addition of new members. 
3. Maintaining Arab culture and economic systems in the face of growing global influence.
4. Developing a League-wide equivalent of the Schengen Area to ensure easy travel, work, and trade between member states.

Special Council on Arab Culture and Heritage

1. Protecting historic cultural sites from the impacts of climate change and ensuring their longevity.
2. Exploring the role of digital technologies in the promotion and preservation of arts and culture.
3. Celebrating intangible cultural heritage practices throughout and beyond the MENA region.
4. Investigating the role of museums in protecting cultural heritage and recovering cultural property from non-member states.

Arab Court of Justice 

1. The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria v. The Kingdom of Morocco: Regarding the alleged intelligence gathering network in the Western Sahara.
2. The Arab Republic of Egypt v. The Hellenic Republic of Greece (represented by Comoros): Regarding the trial of nine Egyptians in the aftermath of the 2023 Messenia migrant boat disaster.
3. The Republic of Iraq v. The Republic of Turkiye (represented by Lebanon): Regarding the Tigris-Euphrates basin water sharing disputes.
4. Al Jazeera (represented by Qatar) v. The State of Palestine: Regarding the temporary suspension of Al Jazeera’s operations within Palestine.
5. The Republic of Djibouti v. The Federal Republic of Somalia: Regarding Somalia’s alleged failure to suppress piracy in the Gulf of Aden.