QatarDebate Center

QatarDebate Open - Debate Tournament
2022-09-17 08:30 - 17:00 (Asia/Qatar) | Qatar Foundation – Education City, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
QatarDebate Open – Debate Tournament

QatarDebate would cordially like to invite you to our first tournament of the 2022-23 season – the QatarDebate Open (BP – British Parliamentary Style).
We 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.
Registration is now open! Please fill in the registration form HERE.
Registration closes on Monday, 12th September 2022.

Date : Saturday, September 17th 2022
Time : 9:00 – 5:00pm
Venue : Education City
Format : British Parliamentary – 3 Prelims & Final

Registration is open to all (institution teams, composite teams, high school teams) – N1 judge rule applies

Reg Fees : Team – QAR 250 (2 debaters)
Judges – Free
Observers – QAR 150 per person

For more inquiries please contact us at:
qdep@qf.org.qa

Qatar Universities National Debate Championship
2023-03-18 08:30 - 19:30 | Education City – QF, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
QUDL National Championship for the 2022-2023 season

After a very competitive debate season, the top teams in the country will compete for the national debate championship title.

Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
Time: 8:30 – 7:30pm
Venue: Georgetown University, Education City

National Schools Debating Championships
2023-05-13 08:00 - 2023-05-18 17:00 | Doha, Qatar, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
The National Schools Debating Championships

To 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.

QatarDebate 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.

Championships Schedule:

13th May 2023

The preliminary and qualification rounds for all categories.

15th May 2023

The grand final for secondary schools – girls

16th May 2023

The grand final for secondary schools – boys

17th May 2023

The grand final for preparatory schools – girls

18th May 2023

The grand final for preparatory schools – boys

Debate Skills Training for Professionals
2023-05-20 09:30 - 2023-05-27 15:30 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Overview

QatarDebate 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.

Dates

Module 1: Saturday, May 20 (9.30 am – 3.30 pm)
Module 2: Saturday, May 27 (9.30 am – 3.30 pm)

Learning Objectives:

– Learn to manage public speaking nervousness and learn the elements of an effective speech while presenting in front of an audience.
– Learn and practice persuasion techniques.
– Sharpen critical thinking skills by questioning how we think about things.
– Learn to make well-structured arguments and identify logical fallacies.
– Practice debate skills in an interactive and fun learning environment.

Registration Fee:
One participant: 500 QAR
Two participants: 800 QAR
Five participants: 1750 QAR

Registration:
–
ٍRegister Here

Certificates:
Participants will receive a certificate for attending this training.

Please 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.
This training is in English

English National Debate Team
2023-09-17 - 2023-11-30 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Registration for Team Qatar English is now open!
The National Team will represent Qatar in the next World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) in the summer of 2024 in Belgrade.
Limited spots available.
Register now to have a shot at being a National Team debater!
Join one of the top debating teams in the world

Register Here

If 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.

Program Details

Date & Time
Trainings begin 17th Sep. 2023
Location
QatarDebate Center – Multaqa, Education City.
Target Audience
Qatari Nationals, between the age of 14 – 19.
Language
This Program is in English
Are you eligible to join Team Qatar?
o Qatari national
o Be between the age of 14 – 19 by July 2024
o No debate experience required
For inquires & more information email us at: qdep@qf.org.qa

Debate Academy
2023-09-17 16:00 - 2023-11-27 18:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Registration for the inaugural semester of The Debate Academy is now open!
Debaters 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!
Join to become an elite debater in the country

Register Here

If your application is accepted, you will be invited to trainings beginning week of September 17th 2023, ending the week of November 27th 2023

Program Details

Date & Time

17th Sep. to 27 Nov. 2023
4:00 pm – 6:00 PM
Once a week

Location

QatarDebate Center – Multaqa, Education City.

Target Audience

School students from Grades 7 and above, no previous experience required

Language

Workshop will be in English Language
For inquires & more information email us at: qdep@qf.org.qa

BP 101: University Debating for Beginners
2023-09-23 10:00 - 17:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
British Parliamentary Debate Style training
QatarDebate is pleased to kickoff the 2023-2024 season with this introductory workshop on British Parliamentary format debating and adjudicating British parliamentary style debates.
This 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.
Prepare for the new debate season and register now

Register Here

Registration Deadline

18 September 2023

Date & Time

23 Sep. 2023
10:00 am – 5:00 PM

Location

QatarDebate Center – Multaqa, Education City.
Program Details

Target Audience

University Students & adjudicators preparing for the debate season.

Language

Workshop will be in English Language
For inquires & more information email us at: qdep@qf.org.qa

Running & Coaching Debate Clubs
2023-10-07 09:00 - 2023-10-14 14:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
This 10-hour training aims to equip aspiring debate coaches with various skills, tools, and resources to nurture a passion for debate in their students. By the end of the training series, participants facilitate debate workshops for their students.

Register Here

Registration Deadline

2 October 2023

Program Details

Date & Time

7 Oct. & 14 Oct. 2023
9:00 am – 2:00 PM

Location

QatarDebate Center – Multaqa, Education City.

Target Audience

Aspiring debate coaches & coordinators.

Language

Workshop will be in English Language
For inquires & more information email us at: qdep@qf.org.qa

Running & Coaching Debate Clubs
2024-09-28 09:00 - 2024-10-12 15:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Running & Coaching Debate Clubs
Join to run and manage your debate club at your school
This 10-hour training aims to equip aspiring debate coaches with various skills, tools, and resources to nurture a passion for debate in their students. By the end of the training series, participants facilitate debate workshops for their students.

Register Here

Registration Deadline: Sept 23, 2024

Program Details

Date & Time

28 Sep. & 12 Oct. 2024
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location

QatarDebate Center – Multaqa, Education City.

Target Audience

Aspiring debate coaches & coordinators.

Language

Workshop will be in English Language

English National Debate Team - 2024 - 2025 Season
2024-09-29 08:00 - 2024-11-30 19:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
National Debate Team
Join the 2025 Team Qatar Now!

Represent Qatar at the World Schools Debate Championship 2025 in Panama!

Registration for Team Qatar English is now open!
The National Team will represent Qatar in the next World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) in the summer of 2025 in Panama. Limited spots available. Register now to have a shot at being a National Team debater!
Join the 3rd Best Debate Team in the world

Register Here

If your application is accepted, you will be invited to Sunday trainings beginning September 29th 2024, leading up to Selections in late November when QatarDebate will select the representatives who will represent Qatar at the WSDC 2025.

Program Details

Date & Time

Trainings begin 29th Sep. 2024

Location

QatarDebate Center – Multaqa, Education City.

Target Audience

Qatari Nationals, between the age of 14 – 19.

Language

This Program is in English
Are you eligible to join Team Qatar?
o Qatari national
o Be between the age of 14 – 19 by July 2025
o No debate experience required

Debate Academy - Fall 2024
2024-09-29 16:00 - 2024-11-24 18:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Debate Academy – Fall 2024
Registration for The Debate Academy is now open!
Join to become an elite debater in the country
Debaters 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!

Register Here

If your application is accepted, you will be invited to trainings beginning week of September 29th 2024, ending the week of November 24th 2024.

Program Details

Date & Time

29th Sep. to 24th Nov. 2024
4:00 pm – 6:00 PM
Once a week

Location

QatarDebate Center – Multaqa, Education City.

Target Audience

School students from Grades 7 and above, no previous experience required

Language

Workshop will be in English Language

Debate in the Classroom Workshop
2025-01-18 09:00 - 15:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Debate in the Classroom Workshop

This 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.

Register Here

Registration Deadline: 13 Jan, 2025

Program Details

Date & Time

18 Jan. 2025
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location

QatarDebate Center – Multaqa, Education City.

Language

Workshop will be in English Language

Running & Coaching Debate Clubs
2025-09-27 08:00 - 2025-10-01 19:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Running & Coaching Debate Clubs
Join to run and manage your debate club at your school
This 10-hour training aims to equip aspiring debate coaches with various skills, tools, and resources to nurture a passion for debate in their students. By the end of the training series, participants facilitate debate workshops for their students.

Register Here

Registration Deadline: Sept 24, 2025
Program Details

Target Audience

Aspiring debate coaches & coordinators.

Language

Workshop will be in English Language

Date & Time

28 Sep. 2025

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
30 Sep. & 1 Oct. 2025

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location

QatarDebate Center – Multaqa, Education City.

BP 101: University Debating for Beginners
2025-09-27 10:00 - 15:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
British Parliamentary Debate Style Training
QatarDebate is pleased to kickoff the 2025-2026 season with this introductory workshop on British Parliamentary format debating and adjudicating British parliamentary style debates.
This 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.
Prepare for the new debate season and register now

Register Here

Registration Deadline

23 September 2025
Program Details

Date & Time

27 Sep. 2025
10:00 am – 3:00 PM

Location

QatarDebate Center – Multaqa, Education City.

Target Audience

University Students & adjudicators preparing for the debate season.

Language

Workshop will be in English Language
For inquires & more information email us at: qdep@qf.org.qa

Doha Forum: Youth Edition 2025
2025-12-03 08:00 - 2025-12-04 17:00 | Doha, Qatar, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Overview

Step beyond promises and into action at the Doha Forum Youth Edition 2025.This year, QatarDebate Center invites young leaders to explore the critical theme of “Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress,” mirroring the main Doha Forum’s focus. We will delve into how to translate commitments into tangible change across various sub-themes which are: Geopolitics, Economic Development, Emerging Technologies, Cultural Diplomacy, and Security.
Join us to contribute your innovative ideas and be part of a generation that champions true equity and drives lasting progress.

Program Details

Date & Time

3 – 4 December 2025

Location

Doha, Qatar
Find Out More Here

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Qatar Primary Schools Debate Tournament (Girls)
2026-05-16 08:00 - 15:00
Local Programs
Qatar Primary Schools Debate Tournament (Girls)
QatarDebate is a national center founded by Qatar Foundation to promote a culture of dialogue, critical thinking, and respectful debate among students across Qatar. Through our school programs, we aim to empower young learners with essential communication and reasoning skills.
It is our pleasure to invite you to the inaugural Qatar Primary Schools Debate Tournament (Girls).

Date & Time
Saturday, 16th May 20267:45 am – 3:00 pm

Language
English

Eligibility
For students inGrade 5 and 6

Team Cap & Registration Rules

Up to 2 teams per school (if you have trained judges to meet the n1 rule).
2nd teams are on a waiting list and will be confirmed depending on capacity after the registration deadline.
Please register 2 teams but do not pay the registration fee for the 2nd team yet.
Registration fee for the 2nd teams will be accepted only after the registration deadline.

Register Now

Qatar Primary Schools Debate Tournament (Boys)
2026-05-23 08:00 - 15:00
Local Programs
Qatar Primary Schools Debate Tournament (Boys)
QatarDebate is a national center founded by Qatar Foundation to promote a culture of dialogue, critical thinking, and respectful debate among students across Qatar. Through our school programs, we aim to empower young learners with essential communication and reasoning skills.
It is our pleasure to invite you to the inaugural Qatar Primary Schools Debate Tournament (Boys).

Date & Time
Saturday, 23rd May 20267:45 am – 3:00 pm

Language
English

Eligibility
For students inGrade 5 and 6

Team Cap & Registration Rules

Up to 2 teams per school (if you have trained judges to meet the n1 rule).
2nd teams are on a waiting list and will be confirmed depending on capacity after the registration deadline.
Please register 2 teams but do not pay the registration fee for the 2nd team yet.
Registration fee for the 2nd teams will be accepted only after the registration deadline.

Register Now

Summer Debate Camp 2026
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-09 13:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Summer Camp
Summer Debate Camp
This 4-day camp is designed to introduce young learners to the art of debate through engaging activities, team-based challenges, and structured practice rounds. Students will develop critical thinking, public speaking, and collaboration skills in a fun and supportive environment. Each day combines interactive drills, guided learning, and opportunities to showcase progress.

Date & Time
July 6 – 9, 20269:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Age Group
9 – 12 years

Registration Fee
QAR 600

Why join?

Train with professional debate coaches.
Build confidence in public speaking, argumentation, and critical thinking.
Practice speaking individually and as part of a team.
Have access to personalized coaching.
Receive certification upon completion.

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