Overview QatarDebate 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.   Date: 6 sessions - 12th October - 16th November 2021. Time: 4:00 - 7:00 PM […]

Practice speaking in conversational English and develop a clearer understanding of how to communicate effectively

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 - 9th and 10th November 2021. 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: 1st […]

Debate Skills for Professionals   Overview QatarDebate 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.   Workshop Details Dates:              January 16th, 18th, 23rd, and 25th, 2022 Time:               4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Venue:             QatarDebate Center, Multaqa, Education City (In-person)   Who should attend this training? This program is intended for adult professionals only and not students. We have separate training programs that cater to school and university students. Students […]

A one on one debate competition for everyone in the debate community in Qatar. Register now!!

Pre-Nationals Training 2021/2022 Season   QatarDebate is offering a week of evening workshops in the lead-up to 2021-2022 season Nationals. The workshops are open for school and university students who wish to sharpen their skills in preparation for the  upcoming QSDL and QUDL nationals. Below is a list of the offered workshops:   Sunday, 20 March   4:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Invisibles & The Other Pandemic: Understanding Poverty and Its Impacts on Society - Trainer: Banun Sabri - In-Person Training - QatarDebate Center   4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Why Privacy Matters   - Trainer: Farhan Sakkir - […]

QatarDebate is holding a 5-part Debate Training Series that discusses popular theories and philosophies usually used in debates.

The 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.

National English Debating Team Team Qatar 2022/23     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 2023. 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 2023 (students as young as 11 to be considered for the development team) o    No debate experience required   Upon registration, you will be invited to Wednesday trainings […]