My name is Jad Ismail, a junior in Al-Asriyya school and the deputy head of organizing of this year’s
AsriyyaMUN conference. It is with great pleasure, privilege and honor to welcome you to the
international court of justice and to the 13 th annual MUN conference. And it is my absolute honor to be
this year’s ICJ president
In this committee, ICJ, you are tasked with holding an entire country responsible for its actions and not
just tackling general global issues then writing an entire resolution, then debate them and hoping that
the work you did is recognized amongst the plethora of other delegates. This committee is so much
more, it makes you intrigued, ambitious and excited and gives each member of the ICJ to shine.
During the 3 daylong conference, the prosecution and defense are asked to provide a list of stipulations,
evidences and 3 witnesses to aid you in succeeding and either proving the country in question is guilty
or innocent. And for the judges, you should have your ears open, following up on what the advocates
are saying and take all the notes that you can as at the end of the day you are responsible for the
outcome of this case.
Members of the international court of justice, I am anticipating that throughout this conference that
every single one of you will participate in arguments, heated debates and decision making.
I am yearning and eager to see what you will do.
Good luck to all of you !