Arab League

Older than the United Nations itself, the Arab League has long stood as one of the 

earliest examples of regional political convergence. Older than the United Nations itself, the Arab League has long stood as one of the earliest examples of regional cooperation and diplomacy. HIAMUN ’26’s theme, Convergence, reflects the idea that Arab states, despite differing political systems, economic interests, and national priorities, can unite through dialogue and collective action to address shared regional concerns. Established in 1945, the Arab League itself was built upon this very principle. Despite differing political systems, economic interests, and national priorities, all could converge through diplomacy and collective dialogue to address shared regional concerns and unify their efforts and grow together. 

My distinguished chair, Laila Sallab, and I are incredibly excited to welcome you all to the Arab League this year. Together, we hope to create a committee environment that reflects the complexity and realism of true regional diplomacy. And to reflect on the importance of compromise, cooperation, and teamwork in addressing issues. 

This year, we are proud to present to you 3 unique topics that are extremely pressing and deeply interconnected in today's Arab world. The first is “Addressing the Structural Tensions of the Kafala System,” lies, and the convergence point between issues of economic dependency, labor rights, and foreign relations between labor-exporting and labor-receiving nations. Secondly, “Addressing the Protracted Statelessness and Displacement of Bidun Populations” requires delegates to tackle identity, sovereignty, and human rights issues, which have created generations of legally invisible populations across the region. Last but definitely not least, “Combating the Role of Informal Hawala Networks in Undermining Financial Regulation in the Arab World”, which demands delegates to find solutions that balance between economic accessibility, regional instability, security concerns, and financial governance. These topics were carefully selected to cover a wide range of unique regional issues that require convergence of ideas, opinions, and compromise to reach proper solutions 

Today, amid continued humanitarian suffering, displacement, and instability across parts of the Arab world, this principle of convergence remains more important than ever. In moments where division threatens progress, regional solidarity and collective responsibility become essential in preserving both justice and human dignity.

Laila and I are beyond excited to witness the passion, drive, and critical thinking firsthand. We encourage every delegate to engage fearlessly in debate, think beyond conventional solutions, and embrace the spirit of collaboration that defines both the Arab League and HIAMUN itself. Welcome to HIAMUN ’26 Convergence and welcome to the Arab League.

Abdallah Beddah, President of the Arab League

Topics

1. Addressing the Structural Tensions of the Kafala System 

2. Addressing the Protracted Statelessness and Displacement of Bidun Populations.

3. Combating the Role of Informal Hawala Networks in Undermining Financial Regulation in the Arab World