How to Register for the Middle East Youth Summit (MEYS) 2026 – 6th Edition

The Middle East Youth Summit (MEYS) 2026, organized by Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB), a global youth empowerment organization, has officially opened registration for its 6th Edition.

The summit will take place on December 7–10, 2026, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. It welcomes outstanding young people, innovators, and changemakers from around the world to join a four-day international program focused on leadership, innovation, collaboration, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

If you have been looking for an international platform to strengthen your leadership skills, showcase your ideas, and expand your global network, this is your opportunity. Here is everything you need to know about the registration process.

Who Can Join MEYS 2026

• Be between 15 and 40 years old.

• Be open to participants of all nationalities.

• Have an interest in leadership, innovation, and social impact.

• Have basic English communication skills.

• No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is required.

• Not be affiliated with any extremist organization.

Registration Pathways & Deadlines

MEYS 2026 offers two registration schemes:

Fully Funded

• Requires registration form, essay, and interview assessment

• Fully funded participants must pay the program fee first; reimbursement processed before the event

• Declaration Letter required for interview invitees who have not completed installment payments

• Fully funded participants receive the same benefits as all delegates

• Opportunity to serve as moderator during panel discussion

Self-Funded

• No essay required

• No interview

• No twibbon or social campaign requirement

• Applicants rejected from fully funded will automatically convert to self-funded without re-registering

• Only need to complete program fee/installments

Important registration deadlines:

• Fully Funded: July 25, 2026.

• Self-Funded: November 7, 2026.

Because places (particularly fully funded seats) are limited, it’s best to apply as early as possible.

How to Register: Step by Step

To register for MEYS 2026, follow these steps:

Before starting, please:

• Use a laptop and open the site in incognito mode

• Prepare ID/photo and essay (if fully funded)

• Use a personal email (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.)

Registration Steps:

• Open middleeastyouthsummit.com

• Choose Self Funded or Fully Funded

• Create an account using full name, personal email, and password

• Sign in

• Open Submission → Edit Submission

• Complete personal details, professional profile, entry information, and (if applicable) essay and theme selection

• Review your information carefully

• Proceed to payment

• After payment status shows “Success,” click Submit to finalize

Important Notes:

• After final submission, no edits can be made

• Fully funded applicants must complete mandatory social media sharing (twibbon)

• Self funded applicants do not need to submit an essay or social sharing

• Full guideline: 

Why You Should Join MEYS 2026

The Middle East Youth Summit is much more than an international conference. It is a place where you can meet young leaders from different countries, exchange ideas, develop impactful community projects, and build meaningful international connections.

Throughout the program, you will participate in mentoring sessions, leadership discussions, project development activities, and cross-cultural collaboration with delegates from around the world.

The summit also supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), giving you the opportunity to contribute to meaningful solutions for global challenges.

Beyond the program itself, the international experience, certificate, and global network can strengthen your academic portfolio, career opportunities, and future leadership journey

Conclusion

The Middle East Youth Summit (MEYS) 2026 – 6th Edition offers an incredible opportunity for young people worldwide to grow as future leaders while experiencing an international summit in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

If you plan to join, choose the registration pathway that best fits your goals, prepare your documents early, and complete your application before the deadline.

Don't wait until the last minute. Applying early gives you more time to prepare a stronger application and increases your readiness for one of YBB's most inspiring international youth programs.