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Middle East Youth Summit 2027
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Publish Date 9/29/2026 Application Deadline 11/10/2026 · Closing soon Opportunity Type Conferences Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The Middle East Youth Summit 2027 brings together young Muslims from different countries to participate in an international program focused on leadership, cooperation, and positive change. The seventh edition will be held in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and aims to empower young leaders to transform the challenges facing their communities into opportunities for sustainable development. Participants will work in multicultural teams to develop social projects linked to one of the Sustainable Development Goals while developing their leadership, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills.
Details
  • Organizing organization: Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB).
  • Location: Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
  • Program dates: March 22–25, 2027.
  • Duration: 4 days and 3 nights.
  • Theme: Empowering young leaders to create positive change within Muslim communities.
  • Project themes: Quality education, gender equality, reduced inequalities, and partnerships for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Participation: Working in teams of 5–7 participants to develop a social project.
  • Fully funded track: Applications are open from September 1 to November 10, 2026.
  • Required essay: In English, with a maximum of 800 words.
  • Essay question: How can young Muslim leaders transform community challenges into opportunities for sustainable development?
  • Application fee: A registration fee applies to the fully funded track according to the current registration system.
  • Flights and visa: Covered by the participant.
Eligibility Criteria
  • The applicant must be Muslim.
  • Age between 15 and 40 years old.
  • All nationalities are eligible.
  • All educational backgrounds are eligible.
  • IELTS or TOEFL certificates are not required.
  • The applicant must not have been convicted of a crime.
  • The applicant must not be affiliated with any extremist organization.
  • Willingness to participate in all stages of the fully funded selection process.
  • Commitment to the program requirements and full participation if selected.
  • Submit the essay in English, with a maximum of 800 words.
  • Select one of the four Sustainable Development Goal themes and develop the essay around a real problem in the applicant’s community.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Accommodation for 4 days and 3 nights.
  • Three meals per day.
  • Airport assistance.
  • Hotel booking support for visa application purposes.
  • Invitation letter.
  • Registration and hotel check-in.
  • Group Umrah.
  • Participation in an international conference and group discussions.
  • Participation in the Sustainable Development Goals project competition.
  • Visits to Islamic historical sites.
  • International networking opportunities.
  • Certificate of participation.
  • International awards and recognition.
  • Media and social media exposure.
  • Mentoring sessions before the program.