About AMMUN
Origins of AMMUN (2002)
In 2002, two Amman Baccalaureate School (ABS) students — Hashim Dabbas and Luma Qadoumi — founded the Amman Model United Nations (AMMUN) Conference. What began with just two General Assemblies and 150 students quickly became a defining moment for ABS. After years of attending MUNs in Cairo, The Hague, and Boston, AMMUN became the conference we could finally call our own — a platform for spirited debate, global awareness, and lasting friendships. The inaugural session’s success cemented a belief that we could make a difference, and that this was only the beginning.
Rising Through Adversity (2003–2005)
The second AMMUN expanded to include three General Assemblies and an Economic and Social Council, drawing over 200 delegates. By 2005, AMMUN was poised to become one of the largest student conferences in the region, attracting 450 participants from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. When tragedy struck Jordan just a week before the event, our students demonstrated remarkable resilience — rebuilding the conference in record time. The result was a more intimate yet deeply meaningful AMMUN experience that embodied perseverance and unity.
Recognition and Excellence (2014)
By AMMUN 2014, the conference had evolved into a THIMUN-affiliated event of international standing. THIMUN Advisory Board member Ms. Cornelia Ohlig praised our student officers as “one of the best teams, if not the best.” The conference featured passionate debates, academic excellence, and a shared commitment to global dialogue. AMMUN’14 — our thirteenth session — firmly established ABS as the proud host of Jordan’s only THIMUN-affiliated MUN conference.
The Legacy Continues
Today, AMMUN continues to uphold its reputation for excellence and innovation. With each session — including AMMUN XXI and the upcoming AMMUN XXII themed “Justifying Justice” — we aim to elevate the MUN experience, uphold THIMUN standards, and inspire delegates, officers, and educators alike. More than just a conference, AMMUN remains a living testament to the power of student leadership, dialogue, and global citizenship.