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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201108
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
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SUMMARY:1st QSDL for Boys - 2020/2021
DESCRIPTION:The 1st Qatar Schools Debate League for boys. \nThis edition of the QSDL will be unique as it will be held virtually with the participation of 34 teams from 20 schools in Qatar who will compete among them for the QSDL title for this season. \n  \nFor more inquires please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/1st-qsdl-for-boys-2020-2021-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201108
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
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SUMMARY:1st QSDL for Boys - 2020/2021
DESCRIPTION:The 1st Qatar Schools Debate League for boys. \nThis edition of the QSDL will be unique as it will be held virtually with the participation of 34 teams from 20 schools in Qatar who will compete among them for the QSDL title for this season. \n  \nFor more inquires please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/1st-qsdl-for-boys-2020-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201115
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20201112T090920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T042453Z
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SUMMARY:2nd QUDL - 2020/2021
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday QatarDebate is hosting the 2nd Qatar Universities Debate League for the 2020/2021 season. \n  \nIn this online tournament we will witness the participation of 24 teams from 8 universities\, who will compete among them for the QUDL title. \nGood Luck all !! \n  \nFor more inquires please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/2nd-qudl-2020-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201122
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20201119T063114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T041022Z
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SUMMARY:1st QPSDL for girls
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to host the 1st Qatar Preparatory Schools Debate League (Girls) for the 2020/2021 season. \nWe are expecting 38 teams from 20 schools\, who will compete among themselves for the QPSDL title. \n  \nDate            : Saturday\, November 21st 2020 \nTime           : 7:45 – 4:30pm \nVenue         : Online – via Discord \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/1st-qpsdl-for-girls/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20201123T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20201125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20200906T181133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200906T181133Z
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SUMMARY:Debate in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThis interactive learner-centered workshop aims to equip teachers with new ideas\, tools and techniques on how to use debate as an effective learning tool within the school curriculum. By the end of this session\, participants can expect to have gained better understanding of how debate benefits teachers and students\, and how to incorporate the use of argumentation and critical thinking skills in their classrooms. \n  \n  \nDate: 2 sessions – 23rd and 25th November 2020. \nTime: 4:00 – 7:00 PM \n  \nClick Here to register \nFor more information or for any inquiries\, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa \n*ِRegistration deadline: 14th October 2020. \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/debate-in-the-classroom-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201129
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20201128T142915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T143535Z
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SUMMARY:1st QPSDL for boys
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to host the 1st Qatar Preparatory Schools Debate League (boys) for the 2020/2021 season. \nWe are expecting 30 teams from 22 schools\, who will compete among themselves for the QPSDL title. \n  \nDate            : Saturday\, November 28th\, 2020 \nTime           : 7:45 – 4:30pm \nVenue         : Online – via Discord \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/1st-qpsdl-for-boys/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210117T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210126T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20201227T062634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T052257Z
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SUMMARY:Debate 101: Debate Skills for Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nQatarDebate invites you to participate in this 4-session training that aims to sharpen the participants’ presentation\, persuasion\, critical thinking\, and argumentation skills of today’s professionals. \n  \nSession Details\n  \nWeek 1:\nSession 1: Sunday\, January 17 (4.30pm – 7.30pm)\nSession 2: Tuesday\, January 19 (4.30pm – 7.30pm) \nWeek 2:\nSession 3: Sunday\, January 24 (4.30pm – 7.30pm)\nSession 4: Tuesday\, January 26 (4.30pm – 7.30pm) \n  \nVenue:\nQatarDebate Center\, Multaqa\, Education City (In-person training) \n\n  \n  \nLearning Objectives:\n\n– Learn to manage public speaking nervousness and learn the elements of a persuasive speech while presenting in front of an audience.\n– Learn and practice persuasion techniques.\n– Sharpen critical thinking skills by questioning how we think about things.\n– Learn to make well-structured arguments and identify logical fallacies.\n– Practice debate skills in an interactive and fun learning environment.\n\n  \nRegistration link: Click Here\n\n  \n**Registration closes on 13th January 2021.\n  \nCertificates:\nParticipants will receive certificates upon completing the training (attendance is compulsory for all days of training). \n  \n\nPlease note\, this program is intended for adult professionals only and not students. We have separate training programs at QatarDebate that cater to school and university students. Students are requested not to register for this training program. Thank you for your understanding.
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/debate-101-debate-skills-for-professionals-2/
LOCATION:QatarDebate Center\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210131
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20210128T073232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T163922Z
UID:4237-1611964800-1612051199@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:3rd QUDL - 2020/2021
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday QatarDebate is hosting the 3rd Qatar Universities Debate League for the 2020/2021 season. \n  \nIn this online tournament we will witness the participation of 16 teams from 6 universities\, who will compete among them for the QUDL title. \nGood Luck all !! \n  \nFor more inquiries please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/3rd-qudl-2020-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210207
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20210204T092926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T175253Z
UID:4249-1612569600-1612655999@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:2nd QSDL for Boys - 2020/2021
DESCRIPTION:This Saturday QatarDebate is hosting the 2nd Qatar Schools Debate League for boys for the 2020/2021 season. \n  \nIn this online tournament we will witness the participation of 30 teams from 22 schools\, who will compete among each other for the QSDL title. \nGood Luck all !! \n  \nFor more inquiries please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/2nd-qsdl-for-boys-2020-2021/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210401T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20210323T115143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T115143Z
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SUMMARY:5th ISDC - English Category Training
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for the 5th ISDC  QatarDebate is offering 2 workshops in preparation for the tournament\, especially for our new nations competing. \n  \n\n\n– WSDC Format for Beginners:\n\nThursday\, April 1st – 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm UTC+3\n\n  \n\n\n– Motion Analysis:\n\nFriday\, April 2nd – 10:30 am – 12:00 pm UTC+3\n\n  \nThese trainings will be conducted by one of the best coaches out there – Ms. Ameera Moore. \n  \n \nHaving debated through all her varsity years\, Ameera has a myriad of titles to her name. Debate wise she is a 2-time United Asians Debate Champion\, an Asian BP Champion\, a 2-time Cambridge IV Champion (Open and ESL) and was part of the first ever Asian team to have won Australs in the Open Category. Her experiences at WUDC includes topping the ESL tab and being a 2-time Open Octofinalist. As a judge\, the list is no shorter! She has served on the adjudication core of numerous tournaments including the Worlds Universities Debating Championship\, Worlds Schools Debating Championship\, Asians BP\, Cambridge IV\, Australs\, Australs Womens and Malaysia Nationals. As a coach\, she had the honour of being part of the coaching squad when the Malaysian WSDC team broke first at WSDC 2018. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRegistration is open to all registered teams in the 5th International Schools Debating Championship – English Category. \nPlease register HERE\, by March 29th 2021. \n  \nFor any inquiries\, please contact qdep@qf.org.qa \n  \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/isdc5-english-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:English Programs,Outreach Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210419T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20210419T095220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210419T095543Z
UID:4726-1618840800-1620230400@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:QD Ramadan Webinars: Debate Content Series
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis Ramadan\, QatarDebate is holding a Debate Content Webinar Series. This will be a 6-part series that discusses popular theories and philosophies usually used in debates. Students will engage in lively discussions and research with QD coaches on subjects ranging from Economic Principles to International Relations\, Ethics & Morals\, etc. \n  \nWebinar Details\nVenue: Online – link will be sent upon registration \nDates: Mondays & Wednesdays – full schedule below \nTimes: 2:00 – 3:30pm \nTarget Audience : Open to Public – focus on secondary & tertiary level students \nRegistration Capacity  : Up to 35 participants \n  \nWebinar Sessions\n\n– Ethics in Artificial Intelligence – 19th April – Click Here to register\n– Debating Economics – 21st April – Click Here to register\n– Social Justice in the South – 26th April – Click Here to register\n– Debating Moral Philosophy – 28th April – Click Here to register\n– Capitalism & Social Movements – 3rd May – Click Here to register\n– Debating the Environment – 5th May – Click Here to register
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/qd-ramadan-webinars-debate-content-series/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210905T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20210905T090604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210905T114727Z
UID:5298-1630828800-1636995600@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:Team Qatar 2021/2022 - English Team
DESCRIPTION:National English Debating Team for 2021/22\n  \nRegistration for Team Qatar English is now open!  \nThe National Team will represent Qatar in the next World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) in the summer of 2022. Limited spots available. Register now to have a shot at being a National Team debater! \n  \nAre you eligible to join Team Qatar? \no    Qatari national \no    Be between the age of 14 – 19 by July 2022 (students as young as 11 to be considered for the development team) \no    No debate experience required \n  \nUpon registration\, you will participate in a series of training sessions beginning September 19th\, 2021 leading up to the selection process\, where our team at QatarDebate will select up to 5 individuals who will represent Qatar. \n  \nJoin one of the top debating teams in the world \nClick here to register  \n  \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/tq-2021-22/
LOCATION:Doha
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20210831T102455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T102455Z
UID:5224-1632564000-1632589200@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:BP 101: Debaters & Adjudicators Training
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nQatarDebate is pleased to kickoff the 2021-2022 season with this introductory workshop on British Parliamentary format debating and adjudicating British parliamentary style debates. \nThis will be a beginners training for university freshmen and school debaters who are transitioning into the university circuit\, as well as new adjudicators who wish to adjudicate BP format debates. \n  \nDate: Saturday\, September 25th 2021. \nTime:  \n\nDebaters – 10:00 am – 01:00 pm\nJudges – 02:00 pm – 05:00 pm\n\n  \nClick Here to register \nFor more information or for any inquiries\, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa \n*ِRegistration deadline: 20th September 2021. \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/bp-101-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211004T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20210831T104724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T110533Z
UID:5236-1633363200-1634583600@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:Running & Coaching Debate Clubs
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThis training series targets new and existing coaches and coordinators in our QSDL community. It is a series of 5 training sessions for teachers and universities students facilitating introducing debate or managing debate clubs and activities in schools. The training aims to equip aspiring debate coaches with a range of tools and resources on how to start or reignite a debate club and independently run sessions at their respective debate clubs. \n  \nDate: 5 sessions – 4th – 18th October 2021. \nTime: 4:00 – 7:00 PM \n  \nClick Here to register \nFor more information or for any inquiries\, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa \n  \n**Registration Deadline: 28th  September 2021 \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/running-coaching-debate-clubs-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211012T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20210831T105612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T080532Z
UID:5240-1634054400-1637085600@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:Open workshop series
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nQatarDebate invites you to take part in the Open Workshop series. This a series of 6 workshops\, held weekly open to any secondary school students hoping to learn more about debating and develop their skills. It is designed as a course that will teach you everything from the basics of debating\, you will enhance your Public Speaking Skills\, Critical Thinking and Argumentation Skills\, learn more about important issues in current affairs and become certified as a debater\, qualifying you to confidently participate in debates. \n  \nDate: 6 sessions – 12th October – 16th November 2021. \nTime: 4:00 – 7:00 PM \n  \nClick Here to register \nFor more information or for any inquiries\, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa \n*ِRegistration deadline: 30th September 2021. \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/open-workshop-series-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211018T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20210927T071212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T120105Z
UID:5406-1634572800-1636999200@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:QatarDebate-US Embassy: English Speaking Club
DESCRIPTION:English Speaking Club\n  \nOverview \nQatarDebate and the U.S. embassy Doha invite high school students (16-19 years old) interested in practicing their conversational English to join QatarDebate and the U.S. embassy Qatar: English Speaking Club. \nJoin our sessions and receive a certificate of participation from U.S. embassy Doha. \n  \nDate: 5 sessions every Monday\, from 18th October until 15th November 2021. \nTime: 4:00-6:00 pm \nLocation: Online – through Zoom \n  \nThis is your chance to enhance your English language skills with our debate coaches through this training program\, Click Here to register now. \n  \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/qd-us-english-speaking-club/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211109T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20210831T110132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T110132Z
UID:5244-1636473600-1636570800@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:Debate in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nThis interactive learner-centered workshop aims to equip teachers with new ideas\, tools and techniques on how to use debate as an effective learning tool within the school curriculum. By the end of this session\, participants can expect to have gained better understanding of how debate benefits teachers and students\, and how to incorporate the use of argumentation and critical thinking skills in their classrooms. \n  \n  \nDate: 2 sessions – 9th and 10th November 2021. \nTime: 4:00 – 7:00 PM \n  \nClick Here to register \nFor more information or for any inquiries\, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa \n*ِRegistration deadline: 1st November 2021. \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/debate-in-the-classroom-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220116T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20211227T073304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211227T105252Z
UID:5740-1642350600-1643137200@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:Debate Skills for Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Debate Skills for Professionals\n  \nOverview\nQatarDebate invites you to join this four-session training that aims to sharpen participants’ presentation\, persuasion\, critical thinking\, and argumentation skills. Over the years\, we’ve had the honor to train professionals from many organizations in and outside Qatar Foundation. \n  \nWorkshop Details\nDates:              January 16th\, 18th\, 23rd\, and 25th\, 2022 \nTime:               4:30 pm to 7:30 pm \nVenue:             QatarDebate Center\, Multaqa\, Education City (In-person) \n  \nWho should attend this training?\nThis program is intended for adult professionals only and not students. We have separate training programs that cater to school and university students. Students are requested not to register for this training program. \n  \nHow to register?\n\nTo register\, please click on the link here and await a confirmation email.\nRegistration closes on Wednesday\, 12th January\, or when we reach our maximum capacity.\n\n  \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/debate-skills-for-professionals/
LOCATION:QatarDebate Center\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220320T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220324T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20220316T121958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T062723Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-Nationals Training
DESCRIPTION:Pre-Nationals Training 2021/2022 Season\n  \nQatarDebate is offering a week of evening workshops in the lead-up to 2021-2022 season Nationals. \nThe workshops are open for school and university students who wish to sharpen their skills in preparation for the  upcoming QSDL and QUDL nationals. \nBelow is a list of the offered workshops: \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, 20 March\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nThe Invisibles & The Other Pandemic: Understanding Poverty and Its Impacts on Society\n– Trainer: Banun Sabri\n– In-Person Training – QatarDebate Center \n  \n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n\n\nWhy Privacy Matters\n\n\n\n \n– Trainer: Farhan Sakkir\n– Online Via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, 21 March\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n\n\n\n\nContextualising & Characterising Arguments\n– Trainer: Banun Sabri\n– In-Person Training – QatarDebate Center \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDebating Economics: Sanctions Explained\n\n\n\n\n\n– Trainer: Amanda Chan\n– Online Via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, 22 March\n\n\n  \n\n\n4:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n\n\n  \nHow to: Rebuttals & Preemptions\n– Trainer: Banun Sabri\n– In-Person Training – QatarDebate Center \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n4:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n\n\n  \nInternational Relations Theories applied in Debating\n– Trainer: Alanoud Al Thani\n– In-Person Training – QatarDebate Center\n\n\n\nWednesday\, 23 March\n\n\n  \n\n\n4:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n\n\nFraming & Comparatives (Schools Focused)\n– Trainer: Wadha Al Humaidi\n– In-Person Training – QatarDebate Center \n  \n  \n\n\n4:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n\n\nNew Frontiers: Cybersecurity and Cyber Currency\n– Trainer: Ahmad Al Naimi\n– Online Via Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, 23 March\n\n\n  \n\n\n4:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n\n\nFighting Ugly\, or Ugly Fighting: Dynamics of Social Movements\n– Trainer: Banun Sabri\n– In-Person Training – QatarDebate Center \n  \n  \n\n\n4:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n\n\nProposition Strategies\n– Trainer: Amanda Chan\n– In-Person Training – QatarDebate Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/pre-nationals-training/
LOCATION:Doha\, Qatar\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220413T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
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SUMMARY:QD Ramadan Training: Debate Series
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n  \nThis Ramadan\, QatarDebate is holding a 5-part Debate Training Series that discusses popular theories and philosophies usually used in debates. Students will engage in lively discussions and research with QD coaches. *Please note that the training is offered by seasoned debaters and focuses around using these themes in debates\, rather than by legal or environmental experts focusing on the theory. \n  \n  \nTraining Session Details\n  \nVenue:                              In-Person & Online\nDates                                 Mondays & Wednesdays – full schedule below\nTimes                                3:00 – 4:30pm\nTarget Audience:            Open to Public – focus on secondary & tertiary level students\nRegistration Capacity:   Up to 35 participants\nRegistration Link:          HERE \n  \n  \n  \nTraining Sessions\n  \n  \n\n\n\nDate\nSession\nBrief\n\n\nWednesday \nApr-13\nThe Darkside of the Healthcare Industry\nIntroduction to privatization\, discrimination\, mistrust: how healthcare can sometimes hurt more than it helps people.\n\n\nMonday \nApr-18\nMedia: How the fifth estate shapes society\nSocial media has given nearly everyone a voice and a platform. What happens when all the world’s a stage\, and we are all merely Users? [if too vague then alt: A look into what algorithms\, echo chambers\, and Mark Zuckerberg have done to our world]\n\n\nWednesday \nApr-20\n  \nApproaching Narrative Debates\nAs competitive debaters\, you will have already or will soon encounter motions about narratives. This workshop is intended to be a narrative 101 – by referring to various examples of narrative debates we will define what narratives are\, delineate the types of narratives\, and analyze various strategies that can be taken in such debates. We will also go over general guidelines that can be helpful in most narrative debates and learn skills that will ultimately help you win these debates.\n\n\nMonday\, \nApr-25\nConflicted: Brief History of the Indian Partition & Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan\nThis workshop explores the historical background and context of tensions in South Asia. From the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan to the partition of India\, we analyze history to understand today.\n\n\nWednesday \nApr-27\nThe Billionaire Brand\n(Gates)keeping\, IPs\, and Innovation Theatre: Billionaires are changing the world through R&D\, but for better or for worse?\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/qd-ramadan-training/
LOCATION:QatarDebate Center\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220823T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20221031T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20220823T095454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T065038Z
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SUMMARY:National Debating Team
DESCRIPTION:National English Debating Team\nTeam Qatar 2022/23\n  \n  \nRegistration for Team Qatar English is now open!  \nThe National Team will represent Qatar in the next World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) in the summer of 2023. Limited spots available. Register now to have a shot at being a National Team debater! \n  \nAre you eligible to join Team Qatar? \no    Qatari national \no    Be between the age of 14 – 19 by July 2023 (students as young as 11 to be considered for the development team) \no    No debate experience required \n  \nUpon registration\, you will be invited to Wednesday trainings beginning September 14th 2022\, leading up to the Selections dates when QatarDebate will select the 5 individuals who will represent Qatar at the WSDC 2023. \n  \nJoin one of the top debating teams in the world \nClick here to register  \n  \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/national-debating-team/
LOCATION:QatarDebate Center\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220903T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220903T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20220822T112833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220822T113129Z
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SUMMARY:BP 101: University Debating for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:BP 101: University Debating for Beginners\n  \nOverview \nQatarDebate is pleased to kickoff the 2022-2023 season with this introductory workshop on British Parliamentary format debating and adjudicating British parliamentary style debates. \nThis will be a beginners training for university freshmen and school debaters who are transitioning into the university circuit\, as well as new adjudicators who wish to adjudicate BP format debates. \n  \nDate: Saturday\, September 3rd 2022. \nTime:  10:00 am – 05:00 pm \nClick Here to register \n  \nFor more information or for any inquiries\, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa \n*ِRegistration deadline: 28th August 2022. \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/bp-101-university-debating-for-beginners/
LOCATION:QatarDebate Center\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220912T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20220822T114547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T125042Z
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SUMMARY:Running & Coaching Debate Clubs
DESCRIPTION:Running & Coaching Debate Clubs\n  \nOverview \nThis training series targets new and existing coaches and coordinators in our QSDL community. It is a series of 5 training sessions for teachers and universities students facilitating introducing debate or managing debate clubs and activities in schools. The training aims to equip aspiring debate coaches with a range of tools and resources on how to start or reignite a debate club and independently run sessions at their respective debate clubs. \n  \nDate: 5 sessions – 12th – 21st September 2022. \nTime: 4:00 – 7:00 PM \n  \nClick Here to register \nFor more information or for any inquiries\, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa \n  \n**Registration Deadline: 5th  September 2022 \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/running-coaching-debate-clubs-3/
LOCATION:Doha
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220913T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20221018T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20220822T115610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T132240Z
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SUMMARY:Debate Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Debate Workshop Series\n  \nOverview \nLooking to improve your communication skills? Want to be more persuasive when debating others? Then look no further than the Debate Workshop Series from QatarDebate. \nThis intensive training course will equip participants with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively engage in discussions and debate others. With a focus on communication styles and their impacts\, participants will develop a better understanding of how to communicate their ideas persuasively. They will also learn how to formulate arguments and respond to opposing viewpoints. \nThe Debate Workshop Series is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their public speaking and debating skills. It is ideal for students or anyone who wants to be more confident when speaking in public or debating important issues. \n  \nDate: Every Tuesday  from 13th September – 18th October 2022. \nTime: 4:00 – 6:00 PM \n  \nClick Here to register \nFor more information or for any inquiries\, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa \n  \n*ِRegistration deadline: 5th September 2022.
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/debate-workshop-series-4/
LOCATION:Education City – QF\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220917T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20220904T070125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220904T112857Z
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SUMMARY:QatarDebate Open - Debate Tournament
DESCRIPTION:QatarDebate Open – Debate Tournament\n  \n  \nQatarDebate would cordially like to invite you to our first tournament of the 2022-23 season – the QatarDebate Open (BP – British Parliamentary Style). \nWe expect some of the top-performing debaters across Qatar vying for the Champion title. The tournament will consist of preliminary rounds and a break to Finals\, followed by an Awards Ceremony recognizing and awarding the Champion\, Runner-up & Best Speakers. \nRegistration is now open! Please fill in the registration form HERE. \nRegistration closes on Monday\, 12th September 2022. \n  \n  \nDate                : Saturday\, September 17th 2022 \nTime                : 9:00 – 5:00pm \nVenue              : Education City \nFormat             : British Parliamentary – 3 Prelims & Final \n  \nRegistration is open to all (institution teams\, composite teams\, high school teams) – N1 judge rule applies \n  \nReg Fees         : Team – QAR 250 (2 debaters) \n                          Judges – Free \n                          Observers – QAR 150 per person \n  \n  \nFor more inquiries please contact us at:\nqdep@qf.org.qa 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/qatardebate-open/
LOCATION:Qatar Foundation – Education City\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20230318T083000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20230318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20230313T090419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230313T091120Z
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SUMMARY:Qatar Universities National Debate Championship
DESCRIPTION:QUDL National Championship for the 2022-2023 season\n  \nAfter a very competitive debate season\, the top teams in the country will compete for the national debate championship title. \n  \n  \nDate: Saturday\, March 18\, 2023 \nTime: 8:30 – 7:30pm \nVenue: Georgetown University\, Education City \n  \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/national-qudl/
LOCATION:Education City – QF\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20230513T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20230518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20230315T083254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T110927Z
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SUMMARY:National Schools Debating Championships
DESCRIPTION:The National Schools Debating Championships\n  \nTo conclude the 2022-2023 debate season\, the top schools in the debate season will compete for the national championship title for this year’s season. \n  \nQatarDebate will host the qualification rounds for the national championship\, for secondary schools and preparatory schools\, both for boys and girls\, followed by the grand finals. \n  \nChampionships Schedule: \n\n13th May 2023\n\nThe preliminary and qualification rounds for all categories.\n\n\n\n  \n\n15th May 2023\n\nThe grand final for secondary schools – girls\n\n\n16th May 2023\n\nThe grand final for secondary schools – boys\n\n\n17th May 2023\n\nThe grand final for preparatory schools – girls\n\n\n18th May 2023\n\nThe grand final for preparatory schools – boys
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/national-schools-debating-championships/
LOCATION:Doha\, Qatar\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20230520T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20230527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20230220T105237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230406T074241Z
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SUMMARY:Debate Skills Training for Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n  \nQatarDebate English Program invites you to join our annual debate skills training for professionals. This training aims to sharpen participants’ presentation\, persuasion\, critical thinking\, and argumentation skills to help them in the workplace. Over the years\, we’ve trained professionals from many organizations in and outside Qatar Foundation. \n  \nDates\n  \nModule 1: Saturday\, May 20 (9.30 am – 3.30 pm) \nModule 2: Saturday\, May 27 (9.30 am – 3.30 pm) \n  \n  \nLearning Objectives:\n  \n\n– Learn to manage public speaking nervousness and learn the elements of an effective speech while presenting in front of an audience.\n– Learn and practice persuasion techniques.\n– Sharpen critical thinking skills by questioning how we think about things.\n– Learn to make well-structured arguments and identify logical fallacies.\n– Practice debate skills in an interactive and fun learning environment.\n\n\nRegistration Fee: \nOne participant: 500 QAR \nTwo participants: 800 QAR \nFive participants: 1750 QAR \n  \n  \n  \nRegistration:\n– \nٍRegister Here \n  \n\nCertificates:\nParticipants will receive a certificate for attending this training. \n  \nPlease note: This program is intended for adult professionals only and not students. We have separate training programs at QatarDebate that cater to school and university students. Students are requested to not register for this training program. Thank you for your understanding.\nThis training is in English
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/debate-skills-training-for-professionals/
LOCATION:QatarDebate Center\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231201
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20230823T124837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T131657Z
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SUMMARY:English National Debate Team
DESCRIPTION:Registration for Team Qatar English is now open!\nThe National Team will represent Qatar in the next World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) in the summer of 2024 in Belgrade. \nLimited spots available.\nRegister now to have a shot at being a National Team debater! \nJoin one of the top debating teams in the world \n\nRegister Here\n \nIf your application is accepted\, you will be invited to Sunday trainings beginning September 17th 2023\, leading up to Selections in late November/early December when QatarDebate will select the representatives who will represent Qatar at the WSDC 2024. \n\nProgram Details\n  \nDate & Time\nTrainings begin 17th Sep. 2023 \nLocation\nQatarDebate Center – Multaqa\, Education City. \nTarget Audience\nQatari Nationals\, between the age of 14 – 19. \nLanguage\nThis Program is in English \nAre you eligible to join Team Qatar? \no    Qatari national \no    Be between the age of 14 – 19 by July 2024 \no    No debate experience required \nFor inquires & more information email us at: qdep@qf.org.qa
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/team-qatar/
LOCATION:QatarDebate Center\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20230917T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20231127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T221555
CREATED:20230823T115123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T120353Z
UID:12187-1694966400-1701108000@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:Debate Academy
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the inaugural semester of The Debate Academy is now open!\nDebaters of the Academy will have access to personalized coaching from some of the top coaches in the world for the entire fall semester. Limited spots available. Register now to be among the best debaters in the country! \nJoin to become an elite debater in the country \n			\n						Register Here\n					 \nIf your application is accepted\, you will be invited to trainings beginning week of September 17th 2023\, ending the week of November 27th 2023 \n\nProgram Details\n\n\n						Date & Time\n				\n\n						17th Sep. to 27 Nov. 2023 \n4:00 pm – 6:00 PM \nOnce a week					 \n\n						Location\n				\n\n						QatarDebate Center – Multaqa\, Education City.					 \n\n						Target Audience\n				\n\n						School students from Grades 7 and above\, no previous experience required					 \n\n						Language\n				\n\n						Workshop will be in English Language					 \nFor inquires & more information email us at: qdep@qf.org.qa
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/debate-academy/
LOCATION:QatarDebate Center\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:English Programs
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