Middle East Youth Summit 2025

Alhamdulillah, my experience at the Middle East Youth Summit, Saudi Arabia, 2024, was truly transformative. As a delegate representing Pakistan, I had the privilege of engaging with talented and driven individuals from diverse backgrounds. The summit provided a unique platform for us to discuss pressing issues, share perspectives, and forge meaningful connections. I'm grateful for the opportunity to be part of this global Islamic community, where we can learn from each other and work together towards creating positive change. I highly recommend this program to young Muslims who aspire to make a difference and be part of a larger narrative. To the younger generation, I say: seize opportunities, be open to new experiences, and strive to be a positive influence in your communities. May Allah guide and empower us all to be agents of change and compassion.

— Usama Mukhtiar, Pakistan

It was a profound honor and a great pleasure to be part of YBB’s Middle East Youth Summit 2024, held in the blessed city of Mecca. As my very first international summit, the experience was truly unforgettable. Engaging with passionate and visionary youth from across the globe, and exchanging ideas across cultures, was both inspiring and enlightening. The summit not only fostered meaningful dialogue but also emphasized the value of global collaboration in addressing today’s challenges. The city tour was absolutely breathtaking, and performing Umrah alongside a diverse group of international participants added a deeply spiritual and unifying dimension to the journey. It was a moment of reflection, connection, and shared purpose. I am humbled and grateful to have been recognized as the Best Male Presenter of the Middle East Youth Summit 2024—an honor that motivates me to continue striving for impactful youth engagement and leadership. A heartfelt thank you to YBB for creating such a powerful platform that connects hearts and minds beyond borders. I look forward to more opportunities to represent, collaborate, and grow through initiatives like this in the future.

— Mohamed Ajward Shaham Ahamed, Srilanka

Participating in Middle East Youth Summit was a great experience. The program is so unique since it is held in Mecca and you can also have umrahI made many friends from different countries and gained new insights on current situation of the Islamic world. Furthermore, it was a pleasure for me to have an umrah during the program, since it gave blesses to me. As a MEYS, I strongly recommend for anyone to participate in this event.

— Naufaldi, Indonesia

Attending the Middle East Youth Summit (MEYS) by YBB as a representative of Indonesia was a truly meaningful and unforgettable experience. It was not only a platform for personal development, but also a unique spiritual journey—worshiping while building bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood with peers from around the world. For nearly two weeks, we learned together, exchanged ideas, discussed global issues, and explored Makkah and Madinah in the warm spirit of togetherness. Meeting friends from Australia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and many other countries made the event feel like more than just a conference—we became a family. Even now, the connection and mutual support between us remain strong. MEYS is not just an event, but a journey across nations, cultures, and hearts. Truly, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

— Alisha, Indonesia

Being part of the Middle East Youth Summit 2023 was a truly life-changing experience. As a delegate representing Indonesia, I had the incredible opportunity to connect with inspiring young leaders from around the world, share ideas, and engage in meaningful discussions about global issues, leadership, and cultural understanding. The summit empowered me to grow not only as a youth leader but also as a global citizen. Through workshops, panel sessions, and cross-cultural exchanges, I gained valuable insights into how youth can actively contribute to peacebuilding, innovation, and social impact. I’m truly grateful to Youth Break The Boundaries for organizing such a powerful and unifying event. It strengthened my belief in the potential of youth collaboration and inspired me to bring the spirit of unity and progress back to my community in Indonesia.

— Ilham Muhammad, Indonesia