QatarDebate Center

Youth4Climate at Milan
2021-09-30 14:00 - 16:00 (Asia/Qatar) | Doha
QatarDebate at the Youth4Climate event in Milan

In partnership with Connect4Climate, Earth Day, and the Italian Government, Qatar Foundation is hosting 10 unique sessions and activations at the Youth4Climate event in Milan, Italy under the theme of “Unlocking Potential, Driving Ambition”
The events are happening September 28th – October 1st at three venues in Milan, please check the details below to sign up for the events.

QatarDebate is joining Qatar Foundation in hosting a public debate during the Youth4Climate event to raise awareness about our environment and drive towards ambitious climate actions.
Debate: Transforming societal views towards the environment
30, September @ 2 PM

Young activists debate and discuss the reforms needed to transform societal attitude towards the environment. There is no room for generic conversation as debaters get challenged and have in depth discussions on the most effective methods of engaging people, navigating around cultural norms and traditions, fighting fake news, cultivating grassroots movements, policy reforms, and more.

BP 101: Debaters & Adjudicators Training
2021-09-25 10:00 - 17:00 | Online
Overview
QatarDebate is pleased to kickoff the 2021-2022 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.

Date: Saturday, September 25th 2021.
Time:

Debaters – 10:00 am – 01:00 pm
Judges – 02:00 pm – 05:00 pm

Click Here to register
For more information or for any inquiries, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa
*ِRegistration deadline: 20th September 2021.

Team Qatar 2021/2022 - English Team
2021-09-05 08:00 - 2021-11-15 17:00 | Doha
National English Debating Team for 2021/22

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 2022. Limited spots available. Register now to have a shot at being a National Team debater!

Are you eligible to join Team Qatar?
o Qatari national
o Be between the age of 14 – 19 by July 2022 (students as young as 11 to be considered for the development team)
o No debate experience required

Upon 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.

Join one of the top debating teams in the world
Click here to register

Team Qatar 2021/2022 - Arabic Team
2021-09-05 08:00 - 2021-09-15 17:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
National Arabic Debating Team for 2021/22

Registration for Team Qatar Arabic is now open!
This program will feature a set of practical workshops aimed at training high school students in the art of debate. These workshops aim to empower students with cognitive tools such as critical thinking, analysis, presentation skills , and public speaking. It also aims to enrich them with knowledge in various fields such as politics, economics, law, environment, philosophy, and others. In an advanced period of these workshops, intensive debates will conducted and feedback is provided to the students individually in order to develop their strengths and fill in the shortcomings.

Are you eligible to join Team Qatar?
o Qatari national
o Available for weekly trainings
o Available to participate in local and international events

Join the two world champion team !!
Click here to register

Introduction to Debating - Germany Training Camp
2021-09-04 08:00 - 2021-09-09 17:00 | Online
Debating in Arabic 101
(Online Germany Training Camp)

Overview:

A training camp for Arabic speakers in Germany between the ages of 14-25 years. The program includes five training sessions on the basics of debating, such as motion building, argumentation, and refutation, in addition to a set of debate skills.

Program Details

Date: 4th – 9th September (dates expected to change based on registrants feedback)
Time: To be decided based on registrants feedback

Click here to register: https://forms.gle/QteUfEBke8MEcbch8

Summer Debate Camp
2021-08-07 16:00 - 2021-08-11 19:00 | Online
Overview
The camp targets high school students and are citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and aims to introduce novice students in the field of debate to the basics of competitive debates, such as case building, argumentation and refutation, and speaker roles, This five-day intensive training program allows participants to participate in local and international debate tournaments.

Date: 7 – 11 August 2021
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm – Doha time
Location: Online via zoom

To register: click here

**This workshop is in Arabic

Introduction to the art of Debates
2021-07-04 15:00 - 2021-07-06 17:00 | Online
Introduction to the art of Debates
For International Trainers

Workshop Overview
The workshop aims to introduce the trainers to the basic debate skills so they can enroll in more advanced workshops such as TOT and Adjudication Principles.
The workshop includes: introducing the concept of competitive debate, stance building, argumentation, refutation, and speakers’ roles.

Date: 4- 6 July 2021
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/211743283422450

This workshop is in Arabic.

Content Development Workshops: Ethics in Technology
2021-06-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
Content Development Workshops: Ethics in Technology
Ethical Dilemmas in Technology

Workshop Overview:
This workshop is directed to debaters, trainers and judges who are interested in deepening their knowledge in debating issues in the field of technology and the ethical dilemmas they impose on us.
The workshop sheds light on a group of the most prominent ethical dilemmas that resulted from the rapid technological development that the world has witnessed in recent decades in areas such as: artificial intelligence, self-driving cars, social media, information security and privacy.

Workshop Date: 30 June 2021
Time: 4:00 – 600 PM
Location: Online – via Zoom
To Register: Click Here

**This workshop is in Arabic

Content Development Workshops: Genetic Engineering
2021-06-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
Content Development Workshops: Genetic Engineering
Genetic Engineering : a catastrophe or a gateway to prosperity?

Workshop Overview:
This workshop is directed to debaters, trainers and judges who are interested in deepening their knowledge on the topic of genetic modification, its issues and ethical dilemmas with it.
The workshop will focus on the explanation of the topic of genetic modification and the most prominent ethical debates around it in the world.

Workshop Date: 23 June 2021
Time: 4:00 – 600 PM
Location: Online – via Zoom
To Register: Click Here

**This workshop is in Arabic

Content Development Workshops: Climate Change
2021-06-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
Content Development Workshops: Climate Change
Climate Change: mitigation or adaptation?

Workshop Overview:
This workshop is dedicated to debaters, trainers and adjudicators who are interested in deepening their knowledge of contemporary issues in the field of climate change and ways to fight it, whether it is mitigation or adaptation, and the arguments supporting both methods.
This workshop sheds light on a set of information and scientific facts related to the phenomenon of climate change and its harms to humans, and the methods adopted to combat it, in addition to addressing the comparison between benefits and losses when interested in mitigation or adaptation to climate change.

Workshop Date: 16 June 2021
Time: 4:00 – 600 PM
Location: Online – via Zoom
To Register: Click Here

**This workshop is in Arabic

QatarDebate at SPIEF 2021 - Climate Change Debate
2021-06-05 17:00 - 18:00 | SPIEF2021
Climate Change: mitigation or adaptation?

QatarDebate is at the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum along with leading organization from across the globe and joining 50 Qatari organizations participating in the forum.
QatarDebate is organizing a public debate during SPIEF 2021 on climate change and ways to deal with it and what is better for us as humanity and for our planet, mitigating it or adapting to it?

Joining the debate are 4 young debaters from Qatar and from Russia who will engage in a fruitful and exciting debate on the most effective approach to deal with climate change.
Panelists:
Judges:

– Chair: Aisha Al-Nesf – QatarDebate – Head Of Educational Programs
– Salman Ali – Debate Instructor at QatarDebate
– Rashid Al-Suwaidi (counselor Embassy of Qatar, Russia)

Proposition:

– Salama al-Suwaidi
– Khashu Atsayeef

Opposition:

– Dana Darwish
– Khava Tsechoeva

Date: 5th June 2021
Time: 5:oo PM
Watch the debate live here: https://spiefqatar.com/program/climate-change-fighting-or-adapting/

QD Ramadan Webinars: Debate Content Series
2021-04-19 14:00 - 2021-05-05 16:00 | Online
Overview
This 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.

Webinar Details
Venue: Online – link will be sent upon registration
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays – full schedule below
Times: 2:00 – 3:30pm
Target Audience : Open to Public – focus on secondary & tertiary level students
Registration Capacity : Up to 35 participants

Webinar Sessions

– Ethics in Artificial Intelligence – 19th April – Click Here to register
– Debating Economics – 21st April – Click Here to register
– Social Justice in the South – 26th April – Click Here to register
– Debating Moral Philosophy – 28th April – Click Here to register
– Capitalism & Social Movements – 3rd May – Click Here to register
– Debating the Environment – 5th May – Click Here to register

5th ISDC - English Category Training
2021-04-01 15:00 - 2021-04-02 12:00 | Online
In preparation for the 5th ISDC QatarDebate is offering 2 workshops in preparation for the tournament, especially for our new nations competing.

– WSDC Format for Beginners:

Thursday, April 1st – 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm UTC+3

– Motion Analysis:

Friday, April 2nd – 10:30 am – 12:00 pm UTC+3

These trainings will be conducted by one of the best coaches out there – Ms. Ameera Moore.

Having 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.

Registration is open to all registered teams in the 5th International Schools Debating Championship – English Category.
Please register HERE, by March 29th 2021.

For any inquiries, please contact qdep@qf.org.qa

Model United Nations in Arabic
2021-03-07 18:00 - 2021-03-08 19:30 | Online
Overview:
QatarDebate and THIMUN Qatar are collaborating to introduce a Model United Nations in Arabic which will be a virtual event with the participation of the 3rd batch of the Elite Academy. This event will establish bigger programs that aims to focus on organizing more events for Arabic MUN especially for youth student.

Topic of this conference: “Children in armed conflict”
Number of participating countries: 18 Countries will be represented

Date: 7th and 8th March
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Public Art Debate
2021-02-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Doha
Qatar Museums, in collaboration with QatarDebate Center will host a virtual debate to examine the role of public art in shaping culture.
Join the discussion and attend our virtual session attended by top debaters in the debate community in Qatar.

A group of elite students from different educational institutes in Qatar will participate in the debate to discuss the following topics:

1. The emergence of art and its role in society.
2. the development of culture and its consolidation through public art.
3. Artists’ intrest in their community’s culture.
4. The importance of having public art as a part of a country’s culture.

Date:
Tuesday, 23rd February 2021

Time:
6:00 Pm

Join through Zoom via the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85162220406
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Event in collaboration with Qatar Museums

Path Academy - First Batch - Phase II
2021-02-06 08:00 - 2021-04-01 17:00 | Online
Kicking off the second phase of the Path Academy – First Batch – for the 2020/2021 season.

After a successful first phase where students participated in intensive training workshops, debate tournaments and fun exercises, 18 participants have been selected to proceed to the second phase of the academy.

2nd QSDL for Boys - 2020/2021
2021-02-06 | Online
This Saturday QatarDebate is hosting the 2nd Qatar Schools Debate League for boys for the 2020/2021 season.

In this online tournament we will witness the participation of 30 teams from 22 schools, who will compete among each other for the QSDL title.
Good Luck all !!

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

High schools Debate Tournament - Boys
2021-02-06 | Online
QatarDebate is pleased to host the High schools Debate Tournament for boys for the 2020/2021 season.
20 teams from 15 schools in Qatar will participate in the tournament which will be held virtually.

Good Luck to all participating schools and debaters.

for inquiries and more information you can reach us at: qdap@qf.org.qa

High schools Debate Tournament - Girls.
2021-01-30 | Online
QatarDebate is pleased to host the High schools Debate Tournament for girls for the 2020/2021 season.
20 teams from 13 schools in Qatar will participate in the tournament which will be held virtually.

Good Luck to all participating schools and debaters.

for inquiries and more information you can reach us at: qdap@qf.org.qa

3rd QUDL - 2020/2021
2021-01-30 | Online
This Saturday QatarDebate is hosting the 3rd Qatar Universities Debate League for the 2020/2021 season.

In this online tournament we will witness the participation of 16 teams from 6 universities, who will compete among them for the QUDL title.
Good Luck all !!

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

Debate skills workshop for Doha Institute students
2021-01-23 13:00 - 2021-02-04 15:00 | Online
Debate skills workshop and a mini debate tournament for Doha Institute students

Workshop Overview

An advanced workshop on debate skills offered by QatarDebate Center for the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies students.
The workshop includes advanced skills in competitive debating, and includes: advanced level of argumentation and refutation, case analysis, debate preparations, and best practices and tips for debaters.

Workshop details:
Date:
Thursdays and Saturdays – 23rd, 28th, 30th January and 4th February 2021.
Time:
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Location:
Online via Zoom (link will be sent to participants once approved by QatarDebate team)

Certificates will be provided to participants that complete the training criteria, and that is attending at least 80% of the sessions and passing a test as well as delivering a full speech during a debate held among the participants.

**This workshop is aimed for Doha Institute for Graduate Studies students only

Netting Zero - Making 2021 the Year We Break Fossil Fuel Addiction
2021-01-19 21:30 - 22:30 | Online
Netting Zero – A Virtual Event on Climate Change

QatarDebate presents a virtual event hosted by The New York Times, a new digital event gathering key stakeholders to discuss solutions to climate challenges on the road to the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference “COP 26” agenda.
This event brings together policy makers, energy leaders and technologists to map a path towards breaking our fossil fuel addiction.

The event will host three high-level experts from different industry and policy perspectives; two participants will then be involved to challenge the experts’ arguments.

Topic: Making 2021 the Year We Break Fossil Fuel Addiction

Platform: Zoom
Time: 9.30 pm (Doha Time) 6.30 pm (UK Time) 1.30 pm (NY City Time)
Date: 19th January, 2021

Speakers:

– Session Host: Ivan Penn, New York Times Journalist.
– Nigel Topping, UK High-Level Climate Action Champion for COP26
– Kingsmill Bond, CFA, is the Energy Strategist for Carbon Tracker
– Mary Anne Hitt, Director, Beyond Coal, Sierra Club
– Salvatore Bernabei, CEO, Enel Green Power

Register By clicking here

Hosted by:

Debate 101: Debate Skills for Professionals
2021-01-17 16:30 - 2021-01-26 19:30 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Overview
QatarDebate 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.

Session Details

Week 1:
Session 1: Sunday, January 17 (4.30pm – 7.30pm)
Session 2: Tuesday, January 19 (4.30pm – 7.30pm)
Week 2:
Session 3: Sunday, January 24 (4.30pm – 7.30pm)
Session 4: Tuesday, January 26 (4.30pm – 7.30pm)

Venue:
QatarDebate Center, Multaqa, Education City (In-person training)

Learning Objectives:

– Learn to manage public speaking nervousness and learn the elements of a persuasive 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 link: Click Here

**Registration closes on 13th January 2021.

Certificates:
Participants will receive certificates upon completing the training (attendance is compulsory for all days of 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 not to register for this training program. Thank you for your understanding.

Debate 101 - For U.S. Universities' Students
2021-01-02 10:00 - 2021-01-04 12:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Workshop Overview

An interactive online workshop offered to the Arabic speaking students and Arabic learners from American universities to introduce them to debating skills and prepare them to participate in the upcoming US Universities Arabic Debating Championship (USADC). The introductory workshop covers the main debate skills; case building, argumentations, refutations, and competitive debates concept, rules, and speakers roles. The 10 hour workshop includes individual and group practical sessions, online test and a full debate for all participants with personal feedback.

Workshop details:

Date: 2-5 Jan 2021 (4 days)
Language: Arabic
Location: Online – via Zoom (link will be sent to accepted participants)
Time: 2PM – 4PM ETA (10PM – 12AM Doha Time)

To register click here

**This workshop is for American Universities students only.

1st QUADL - 2020/2021
2020-12-19 | Online
This Saturday QatarDebate is hosting the 1st Qatar Universities Arabic Debate League for the 2020/2021 season.

In this online tournament, we will witness the participation of 12 teams from 5 universities, who will compete among them for the QUDL title.
Good Luck all !!

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

Debate Skills for university students
2020-12-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
Overview:
In preparation for the first round of the Qatar Universities Arabic Debate League, we are pleased to announce the debate skills workshop for local university students, with the aim of developing their skills and preparing them to participate in competitive debates.

Who can attend?

– University students in Qatar
– No previous experience required

Date:

– 4 days – 13th – 16th December 2020

Time:

– 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

To register click here

**This workshop is in Arabic

Youth views on marriage and its challenges
2020-12-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Online
Overview:

QatarDebate and the Doha International Family Institute is pleased to host a discussion panel on marriage and its challenges from the point of view of youth in Qatar.
This discussion session is part of a series of discussion sessions leading up to the International Conference for the Doha International Family Institute, which aims to provide a platform for the Arab youth to speak up and present their views on marital relations and challenges they face when getting married.
We are honored to have 5 youth speakers from the Qatari community to join us and share their opinions in this fruitful discussion panel.

Join us and register your attendance here.

Date: Wednesday, 2nd December 2020
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: Online (Microsoft teams)
Language: This session will be held in Arabic.

Attendance

– Upon registration, our team will contact you with a confirmation on attending the event.
– Attendance of the event will be online via Microsoft Teams platform
– People attending the event must be over 18 years old and are residents in Qatar.

First Session:
Title: Economical and social factors in marital relations.
Second Session:
Title: Effects of modern practices and social media on marital relations.

Introduction to the Art of Debate - preparatory school students
2020-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
Overview
An introductory workshop on the basics of debates, including case building, argumentation , refutation, speaker roles and the ranking system.
This workshop is key to everyone that wishes to enter the field of competitive debates and take part in debate tournaments and championships.

Who can attend this workshop?

– Preparatory school students in Qatar
– No need for prior debate experience.

Date: 29th November – 1st December
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Online – via Zoom (link will be sent to participants)

To Register Click Here

** This workshop is in Arabic

1st QPSDL for boys
2020-11-28 | Online
We are pleased to host the 1st Qatar Preparatory Schools Debate League (boys) for the 2020/2021 season.
We are expecting 30 teams from 22 schools, who will compete among themselves for the QPSDL title.

Date : Saturday, November 28th, 2020
Time : 7:45 – 4:30pm
Venue : Online – via Discord

Debate in the Classroom
2020-11-23 16:00 - 2020-11-25 19:00 | Online
Overview
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.

Date: 2 sessions – 23rd and 25th November 2020.
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Click Here to register
For more information or for any inquiries, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa
*ِRegistration deadline: 14th October 2020.
