Mr Hussam Ahmed represents the Republic of Sudan at the Young Ambassadors Programme 2026 in Muscat, alongside participants from sixteen countries
Muscat – 5 November 2026
The Afro-Arab Youth Council took part in the Young Ambassadors Programme 2026, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman in Muscat from 1 to 5 November 2026, with participants from sixteen countries around the world.
The Council was represented by Mr Hussam Ahmed, representing the Republic of Sudan, as part of the Council's support for Sudanese youth engagement in international platforms and for opportunities to gain experience in a genuine international working environment.
The programme served as an international platform for building leadership, diplomatic and international relations skills, through a series of specialised sessions delivered by experts from the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), covering the United Nations system, its principal organs and the mechanisms of multilateral diplomacy, with particular focus on the Security Council and the Human Rights Council.
The programme included a practical simulation of United Nations proceedings, in which participants took on diplomatic representation, multilateral negotiation, deliberation and the drafting of resolutions, alongside sessions on diplomatic protocol and etiquette that strengthened participants' understanding of formal representation in international settings.
Beyond the training sessions, the programme offered an opportunity to exchange perspectives with young people from diverse national and cultural backgrounds, to build international connections, and to gain practical insight into the dynamics of international relations and multilateral cooperation.
The Council extends its appreciation to the Sultanate of Oman for hosting the programme, and its thanks to the organising and partner institutions, to the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, and to the trainers, experts and everyone who contributed to its success.
This participation reflects the Council's continued commitment to strengthening the capacities of Arab and African youth, expanding their presence in leadership and diplomacy, and supporting their engagement in international decision-making.
