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SUMMARY:The New York Time Debate in Davos
DESCRIPTION:The New York Time Debate in Davos\n  \nThe New York Times and QatarDebate Center – a member of Qatar Foundation\, are proud to host an exciting debate during the World Economic Forum week at Davos. \n  \nDate: Tuesday\, May 24\, 2022 \nTime: 6:00 pm \nThomas Friedman\, Op-Ed columnist at The New York Times and three-time Pulitzer Prize winner\, will moderate the Debate on the motion “The Metaverse Is an “Opium of the People” in the Making” \n  \n  \nDebate Panelists:\n\n– Philip Rosedale\, Co-founder of Highfidelity\n– Shep Ogden\, co-founder and CEO of Offbeat Media Group\n– Erin McDannald\, CEO of Lighting Environments.\n– Tanvi Singh\, Managing Director of Digital Transformation & Product Labs\, Credit Suisse\n– Nicole Büttner\, Co-Founder and C.E.O. of Merantix Labs\n– Daniela Braga\, Founder and C.E.O. of Defined.ai\n\n  \n  \nJury\n\n– Rebecca Blumenstein\, Deputy Managing Editor\, The New York Times\n– Peggy Johnson\, C.E.O. of Magic Leap\n– Kai-Fu Lee Founder\, Chairman and C.E.O. of Sinovation Ventures and President\, Sinovation Ventures Artificial Intelligence Institute\n\n  \n  \nTune in to our Social media platforms to view our coverage of the event
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/the-new-york-time-debate-in-davos/
LOCATION:Davos\, Switzerland\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220413T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220427T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T091300Z
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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:20220321T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20220306T130632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220317T090413Z
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SUMMARY:Oasis of Dialogue - Episode 4
DESCRIPTION:Episode 4: Oasis of Dialogue\nModern Civilization: One World\, Two Realities\n  \n  \n  \nJoin us on the fourth episode of Oasis of Dialogue\, where we’ll discuss the duality of media coverage and international institutions response to world events. The double standards and prejudiced narrative in reporting has been very evident following media coverage of war on Ukraine. \n  \nThe Oasis of Dialogue provides a platform for exchanging ideas actively to promote the concept of free speech and open dialogue and aims to enrich the exchange of ideas and assess opinions. It is an interactive session centered on some of the most pressing issues where experts\, professionals and activists come together to exchange thoughts and reach tangible conclusions. \n  \n  \n  \nGuest Speakers\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAli Aldafiri – Journalists and presenter of “Almoqabala” program on Al Jazeera  \n\n\nDr. Nayef bin Nahar – Director of the Ibn Khaldon Center for Social and Human Sciences  \n\n\nDr. Ali Alsanad – Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \n  \nThe registration to attend the session is closed\, for more inquiries contact us at: qdoutreach@qf.org.qa\n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/oasis-of-dialogue-episode-4/
LOCATION:QatarDebate Center\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220320T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220324T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
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:20220228T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20220130T093611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T090351Z
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SUMMARY:"Let's Debate" Competition
DESCRIPTION:“Let’s Debate” Competition\nThe first one on one debating competition in Qatar\n  \nWe are pleased to announce the launch of  the first “one on one” debate competition in Qatar\, a new fun and exciting competition for all members of the debate community in Qatar. \n  \nCompetition Goals:\n\n– Increase debater’s self-reliance in the debate and encourage them to be independent.\n– A change in the normal debate championship routine.\n– Encourage debaters to speak fluently and to face the audience confidently.\n– Develop the skills of being precise in your talking points and efficiency in arranging and communicating ideas.\n\n  \nGeneral rules:\n\n– Participation in competition is as an individual.\n– The competition is in a knock-out style.\n– Competition is in Arabic.\n– Motions are announced 15 minutes before each round.\n\n  \nRules & conditions:\n\n– Participants age must be between 17 – 35 years.\n– Participants must be residents in Qatar to take part in the championship..\n\n  \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/lets-debate-competition/
LOCATION:Doha
CATEGORIES:Arabic Programs,Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220116T163000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20220125T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20211227T073304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211227T105252Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211111T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210926T082207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210926T084352Z
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SUMMARY:2nd U.S. Universities Arabic Debating Championship
DESCRIPTION:2nd U.S. Universities Arabic Debating Championship\n  \nWe at QatarDebate are proud to announce the hosting of the 2nd edition of the U.S. Universities Arabic Debating Championship\, in November 2021 with the participation of various prestigious universities from across the states. \nWe are expecting more than 30 universities to take part in the biggest Arabic debating championship in America. The championship will be held in Chicago\, Illinois hosted by The University of Chicago. \nThe U.S. Universities Arabic Debating Championship is one of QatarDebate’s outreach programs that aim to spread the culture of debating and open dialogue along with spreading the Arabic language in the United States and the world. \n  \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/2nd-u-s-universities-arabic-debating-championship/
LOCATION:Chicago\, The University of Chicago\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arabic Programs,Outreach Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211109T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211110T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210831T110132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T110132Z
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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 – 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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211018T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210927T071212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T120105Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211012T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210831T105612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T080532Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211011T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211014T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20211004T090147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T090746Z
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SUMMARY:Debate Skills Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Debate Skills Workshop\n  \nOverview\nThe workshop is considered one of the foundational workshops in the field of debates and adjudication\, as it discusses debate skills\, in addition to an introduction to adjudication\, which qualifies the participant to participate in judging debate rounds\, and develop their debate skills. The workshop targets all segments of our community by learning about debate skills and the basics of adjudication. \n  \nWorkshop Details\nDate: Monday to Thursday – 11 – 14 October 2021 \nTime: 4:00 – 6:00 PM \nLocation: Online via ZOOM \n  \n*This workshop is in Arabic \nClick here to register \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/debate-skills-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arabic Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211004T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210831T104724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T110533Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210930T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210926T075406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210926T075408Z
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SUMMARY:Youth4Climate at Milan
DESCRIPTION:QatarDebate at the Youth4Climate event in Milan\n  \nIn 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” \nThe events are happening September 28th – October 1st at three venues in Milan\, please check the details below to sign up for the events. \n  \n \n  \nQatarDebate 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. \nDebate: Transforming societal views towards the environment\n30\, September @ 2 PM \n  \nYoung 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.
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/youth4climate/
LOCATION:Doha
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210831T102455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210831T102455Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210905T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20211115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
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:20210905T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210905T122645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210905T122645Z
UID:5311-1630828800-1631725200@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:Team Qatar 2021/2022 - Arabic Team
DESCRIPTION:National Arabic Debating Team for 2021/22\n  \nRegistration for Team Qatar Arabic is now open!  \nThis 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. \n  \nAre you eligible to join Team Qatar? \no    Qatari national \no    Available for weekly trainings \no    Available to participate in local and international events \n  \n  \nJoin the two world champion team !! \nClick here to register  \n  \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/tq-2021-22-ar/
LOCATION:QatarDebate Center\, Education City\, Doha\, Doha\, 00974\, Qatar
CATEGORIES:Arabic Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210904T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210808T152541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210808T152819Z
UID:5018-1630742400-1631206800@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Debating - Germany Training Camp
DESCRIPTION:Debating in Arabic 101\n(Online Germany Training Camp)\n\nOverview:\n  \nA 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. \n  \n  \nProgram Details\n  \nDate: 4th – 9th September (dates expected to change based on registrants feedback) \nTime: To be decided based on registrants feedback \n  \nClick here to register: https://forms.gle/QteUfEBke8MEcbch8
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/debate101-germany/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arabic 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:20210807T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210811T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210713T113049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T090539Z
UID:5002-1628352000-1628708400@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:Summer Debate Camp
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe 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. \n  \nDate:  7 – 11 August 2021 \nTime: 4:00 – 7:00 pm – Doha time \nLocation: Online via zoom \n  \nTo register: click here \n  \n**This workshop is in Arabic \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/summer-debate-camp/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arabic Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210704T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210706T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210630T034203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T034203Z
UID:4953-1625410800-1625590800@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to the art of Debates
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to the art of Debates\nFor International Trainers\n  \nWorkshop Overview \nThe 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.\nThe workshop includes: introducing the concept of competitive debate\, stance building\, argumentation\, refutation\, and speakers’ roles. \n  \nDate: 4- 6 July 2021 \nTime: 3:00 – 5:00 PM \n  \nRegister Here: https://form.jotform.com/211743283422450 \n  \nThis workshop is in Arabic.
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/intro-to-debate/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arabic Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210630T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210630T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210613T113821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T113821Z
UID:4902-1625068800-1625076000@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:Content Development Workshops: Ethics in Technology
DESCRIPTION:Content Development Workshops: Ethics in Technology\nEthical Dilemmas in Technology\n \nWorkshop Overview: \nThis 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nWorkshop Date: 30 June 2021 \nTime: 4:00 – 600 PM \nLocation: Online – via Zoom \nTo Register: Click Here \n  \n**This workshop is in Arabic
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/cdw-ethics-in-tech/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arabic Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210623T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210623T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210613T112239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T112256Z
UID:4893-1624464000-1624471200@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:Content Development Workshops: Genetic Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Content Development Workshops: Genetic Engineering\nGenetic Engineering : a catastrophe or a gateway to prosperity? \n  \nWorkshop Overview: \nThis 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. \nThe workshop will focus on the explanation of the topic of genetic modification and the most prominent ethical debates around it in the world. \n  \nWorkshop Date: 23 June 2021 \nTime: 4:00 – 600 PM \nLocation: Online – via Zoom \nTo Register: Click Here \n  \n**This workshop is in Arabic
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/cdw-genetic-engineering/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arabic Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210616T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210616T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210603T150134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T094330Z
UID:4856-1623859200-1623866400@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:Content Development Workshops: Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Content Development Workshops: Climate Change\nClimate Change: mitigation or adaptation? \n  \nWorkshop Overview: \nThis 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. \nThis 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. \n  \nWorkshop Date: 16 June 2021 \nTime: 4:00 – 600 PM \nLocation: Online – via Zoom \nTo Register: Click Here \n  \n**This workshop is in Arabic
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/cdw-climate-change/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Arabic Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210605T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210605T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210604T101402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T101634Z
UID:4866-1622912400-1622916000@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:QatarDebate at SPIEF 2021 - Climate Change Debate
DESCRIPTION:Climate Change: mitigation or adaptation?\n  \nQatarDebate 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. \nQatarDebate 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? \n  \nJoining 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. \nPanelists: \nJudges: \n\n– Chair: Aisha Al-Nesf – QatarDebate – Head Of Educational Programs\n– Salman Ali – Debate Instructor at QatarDebate\n– Rashid Al-Suwaidi (counselor Embassy of Qatar\, Russia)\n\nProposition: \n\n– Salama al-Suwaidi\n– Khashu Atsayeef\n\nOpposition: \n\n– Dana Darwish\n – Khava Tsechoeva\n\n  \n  \nDate: 5th June 2021 \nTime: 5:oo PM \nWatch the debate live here: https://spiefqatar.com/program/climate-change-fighting-or-adapting/ \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/qatardebate-at-spief-2021-climate-change-debate/
LOCATION:SPIEF2021
CATEGORIES: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:20260404T034303
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:20210401T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210323T115143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T115143Z
UID:4571-1617289200-1617364800@qatardebate.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210307T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210308T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210304T130030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T130030Z
UID:4538-1615140000-1615231800@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:Model United Nations in Arabic
DESCRIPTION:Overview:\nQatarDebate 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.  \n  \n Topic of this conference: “Children in armed conflict” \nNumber of participating countries: 18 Countries will be represented  \n  \n  \nDate: 7th and 8th March \nTime: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/mun-in-arabic/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Outreach Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210223T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210223T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210222T125328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T131001Z
UID:4436-1614103200-1614108600@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:Public Art Debate
DESCRIPTION:Qatar Museums\, in collaboration with QatarDebate Center will host a virtual debate to examine the role of public art in shaping culture. \nJoin the discussion and attend our virtual session attended by top debaters in the debate community in Qatar. \n  \nA group of elite students from different educational institutes in Qatar will participate in the debate to discuss the following topics: \n\n1. The emergence of art and its role in society.\n2. the development of culture and its consolidation through public art.\n3. Artists’ intrest in their community’s culture.\n4. The importance of having public art as a part of a country’s culture.\n\n  \nDate:\nTuesday\, 23rd February 2021 \n  \nTime:\n6:00 Pm \n  \n  \nJoin through Zoom via the following link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85162220406  \nPasscode: QMDebate \n  \n  \nEvent in collaboration with Qatar Museums \n \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/public-art-debate/
LOCATION:Doha
CATEGORIES:Arabic Programs,Outreach Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210206T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Qatar:20210401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210204T110328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T175700Z
UID:4253-1612598400-1617296400@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:Path Academy - First Batch - Phase II
DESCRIPTION:Kicking off the second phase of the Path Academy – First Batch – for the 2020/2021 season. \n  \nAfter 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. \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/path-academy-first-batch-phase-ii/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Outreach 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:20260404T034303
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210207
DTSTAMP:20260404T034303
CREATED:20210204T085514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T175002Z
UID:4245-1612569600-1612655999@qatardebate.org
SUMMARY:High schools Debate Tournament - Boys
DESCRIPTION:QatarDebate is pleased to host the High schools Debate Tournament for boys for the 2020/2021 season. \n20 teams from 15 schools in Qatar will participate in the tournament which will be held virtually. \n  \nGood Luck to all participating schools and debaters. \n  \nfor inquiries and more information you can reach us at: qdap@qf.org.qa \n 
URL:https://qatardebate.org/event/high-schools-debate-tournament-boys/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="QatarDebate":MAILTO:qatardebate@qf.org.qa
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