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Middle East Youth Summit 6th - Jul 9, 2026
The Middle East Youth Summit (MEYS) 2026, organized by Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB), a global youth empowerment organization, has officially opened registr…
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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:
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.