The Middle East Youth Summit (MEYS) 2026, organized by Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB), has officially opened registration for youth delegates worldwide.
MEYS 2026 will take place in Makkah, Saudi Arabia from March 30 to April 2, 2026.
This summit is designed to empower Muslim youth through an international Islamic symposium, leadership development, cultural exchange, and spiritual activities including performing Umrah.
Who Can Join MEYS 2026
- Eligible participants are Muslim youth (15 and 40 years old) from any nationality and educational background.
- No requirement for English-language certificates (like TOEFL or IELTS).
- Applicants must not have a criminal record, and must not be affiliated with extremist organizations.
Registration Pathways & Deadlines
MEYS 2026 offers two registration schemes
Fully Funded
- Requires registration form, essay, and interview
- Competitive selection
- 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: November 15, 2025 – January 15, 2026.
- Self-Funded: November 15, 2025 – February 15, 2026.
Because places (particularly fully funded seats) are limited, it’s best to apply as early as possible.
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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
Why You Should Join MEYS 2026
MEYS 2026 is more than just a summit. It’s a global platform where Muslim youth from all over the world come together to learn, to lead, to connect.
If you’ve ever dreamed of making a real impact socially, spiritually, and globally this is your chance!
You’ll grow personally and spiritually. You’ll connect with peers who share your values. You’ll build ideas that can shape communities and even influence global conversations.
And at the same time, you’ll get exposure to different cultures, perspectives, and global Muslim leadership.
Conclusion
If you’re Muslim, between ages 15 and 40, and ready to step up as a young global leader, registration for MEYS 2026 is now open.
Don’t wait. Follow the steps by visiting the official site, read guidelines, prepare your essay, and submit your application as early as you can.
This could be the start of an incredible journey; personal growth, global network, meaningful impact rooted in faith and shared values.
Take the step. Become part of MEYS 2026, and let’s build a better united Muslim youth community worldwide!
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