QatarDebate Center

Debate skills workshop for Doha Institute students
2021-01-23 13:00 - 2021-02-04 15:00 (Asia/Qatar) | 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.

1st QPSDL for girls
2020-11-21 | Online
We are pleased to host the 1st Qatar Preparatory Schools Debate League (Girls) for the 2020/2021 season.
We are expecting 38 teams from 20 schools, who will compete among themselves for the QPSDL title.

Date : Saturday, November 21st 2020
Time : 7:45 – 4:30pm
Venue : Online – via Discord

Adjudicators Academy - Qatar
2020-11-15 16:00 - 2020-11-18 19:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Overview:
As part of our ongoing training and efforts to develop a wide network of qualified debate judges, we are pleased to hold a training session for local adjudicators in Qatar as part of the Adjudicators Academy program.

Date:
15th – 18th November 2020

Time:
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

for inquiries and more information email us at: qdap@qf.org.qa

Debate Skills for university students
2020-11-14 10:00 - 2020-11-28 13:30 | Doha
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:

– Saturday, 14 November 2020
– Saturday, 21 November 2020
– Saturday, 28 November 2020

Time:

– 10:00 am – 1:15 pm

To register click here

**This workshop is in Arabic

for inquiries and more information, kindly contact us through the following email: qdap@qf.org.qa

2nd QUDL - 2020/2021
2020-11-14 | Online
This Saturday QatarDebate is hosting the 2nd Qatar Universities Debate League for the 2020/2021 season.

In this online tournament we will witness the participation of 24 teams from 8 universities, who will compete among them for the QUDL title.
Good Luck all !!

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

Introduction to art of debate - for High school students
2020-11-08 18:00 - 2020-11-11 20:00 | Online
Overview:
An introductory workshop to the art of debate for high school students in Qatar. This workshop will include the basic skills of competitive debates, including building a case, argumentation, refutation, speaker roles, and adjudication, in addition to practical exercises and implementations.

Who can register

– High School students in Qatar

Dates: 8 – 11 November 2020
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

* Limited seats – registrations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.
* This workshop is in Arabic.
*Once accepted, you will receive more details on the session.

To register click here

1st QSDL for Boys - 2020/2021
2020-11-07 | Online
The 1st Qatar Schools Debate League for boys.
This 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.

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

1st QSDL for Girls - 2020/2021
2020-10-31 | Online
The 1st Qatar Schools Debate League for girls.
This edition of the QSDL will be unique as it will be held virtually with the participation of many high schools in Qatar who will compete among them for the QSDL title for this season.

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

Introduction to art of debate
2020-10-26 16:30 - 2020-10-29 18:30 | Online
Overview:
An introductory workshop to the art of debate which include the basic skills of competitive debates, including building a case, argumentation, refutation, speaker roles, and adjudication.
This workshop is directed to anyone that wishes to enter the debate field and learn the basics of debating.

This workshop aims to:

– Introduce the concept of debate
– prepare participants for the advanced stages of debate levels
– Introducing the elements of debating such as building a case, argumentation and refutation.

Who can register

– a freshman in the debate field.
– must be 18 years or over.

Dates: 26 – 29 October 2020
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm

* Limited seats – registrations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.
* This workshop is in Arabic.

To register click here

1st QUDL - 2020/2021
2020-10-24 | Online
We are pleased to kickoff the 2020/2021 debate season with the 1st Qatar Universities Debate League.
This edition of the QUDL will be unique as it will be held virtually with the participation of many universities in Qatar who will compete among them for the QUDL title for this season.
We are expecting 30 teams from 10 universities.
Good Luck all !!

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

Open workshop series
2020-10-06 16:00 - 2020-11-10 18:00 | Online
Overview
QatarDebate’s Open High School Workshops are a core part of our regular learning programs offered to high schools students.
The workshops are a gateway to school students to develop their debate skills further and to deeply explore this field.

Date: 6 sessions – 6th October – 10th November 2020.
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Click Here to register
For more information or for any inquiries, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa
*ِRegistration deadline: 28th September 2020.

QatarDebate-US Embassy: English Speaking Club
2020-10-05 16:00 - 2020-11-02 17:30 | Online
English Speaking Club

Overview
The aim of this Club is to provide participants with a space where they can practice speaking in conversational English, develop a clearer understanding of how to communicate effectively, and be ready to engage in discussions with confidence in expressing their views.

Date: 5 sessions every Monday, from 5th October until 2nd November 2020.
Time: 4:00-5:30 pm
Location: Online – more details about the session will be communicated to participants

This is your chance to enhance your English language skills with our debate coaches through this training program, Click Here to register now.

Running & Coaching Debate Clubs
2020-10-05 16:00 - 2020-10-21 19:00 | Online
Overview
This 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.

Date: 5 sessions – 5th – 21st October 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

BP 101: Debaters & Adjudicators Training
2020-10-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Online
Overview
QatarDebate is pleased to kickoff the 2020-2021 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, October 3rd 2020.
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: 28th September 2020.

Public Debate: Is Multilateralism in Crisis?
2020-09-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Online
Qatar Foundation at the 2020 Global Goals Week
QatarDebate: Is Multilateralism in Crisis?

Qatar Foundation is joining forces with partners from around the world to put together a series of events in September 2020 during and around the United Nations’ Global Goals Week.

QatarDebate is hosting a virtual debate on the efficacy and challenges to multilateralism, in the context of recent world events, such as a global pandemic. A group of talented university debaters will exchange arguments on whether multilateralism has been a success, or a failed experiment?

Join us as we find the inspiration for new ideas, solutions, and partnerships that will fuel our determination towards addressing the wide range of complex global problems facing humanity.

Ahmad Al Naimi – Kings College London

Alanoud Al Thani – Georgetown University

Tareq Al Hammadi – NewYork University

Michel Nehme – Harvard University

Paloma O’Connor – Harvard University

Aditya Dhar – Harvard University

Team Qatar for debating in Arabic
2020-09-24 - 2020-10-06 | Online
Register to join Team Qatar – Arabic team

QatarDebate is pleased to announce the opening of the registration period to join Team Qatar, the national Qatari debate team in Arabic. This team will represent Qatar in the next International Schools Debating Championship (5th ISDC) held in Qatar in 2022.

Are you eligible to join Team Qatar?

– Qatari national
– High School Student – between the age of 14 – 18
– No debate experience required.
– Registration is open to both girls and boys (Two separate teams)

Upon registration, you will be called for an interview between 1st – 6th October, then if selected training session will kick off on the 10th of October.

Click Here to register.

Path Academy 2020/21 - First Stage
2020-09-19 08:00 - 2020-12-26 17:00 | Online
After the great success of the Debate Summer Camp, QatarDebate launches the Path Academy, one of QatarDebate’s newest initiatives, aiming to develop high school students’ skills and experiences in the debate field.
The Program will be a year long program divided into 3 stages, the first stage will go on until December this year, including many training workshops and debate tournaments. In this batch of the Academy, we have 22 participants from Qatar, Kuwait and Oman.

Team Qatar 2020/2021
2020-09-01 - 2020-10-01 | Doha
Register to join Team Qatar

QatarDebate is pleased to announce the opening of the registration period to join Team Qatar, the national Qatari debate team, and the team that will represent Qatar in the next World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) in the summer of 2021, which will be hosted by Macau.

Are you eligible to join Team Qatar?

– Qatari national
– High School Student – between the age of 14 – 19 by July 2021(students as young as 11 to be considered for the development team)
– No debate experience required.

Upon registration, you will participate in a series of workshops and training sessions beginning October 4th, 2020 leading up to the selection process, where our team at QatarDebate will select up to 5 individuals who will represent Qatar in the WSDC 2021.

Click Here to register.

Elite Academy Virtual Program
2020-07-07 19:00 - 2020-07-14 21:00 | QatarDebate Virtual Classroom, Online, Qatar
Elite Academy members join once again “virtually” in a fruitful and interactive program designed by QatarDebate to further expand and develop their skills and guide them in their projects throughout their time in the Elite Academy.
The program focuses on debate related training sessions so participants can advance in their debate skills and be able to teach and pass on their skills to others.

Skills Workshop 5: Refutation
2020-07-07 16:30 - 18:00 | QatarDebate Virtual Classroom, Online, Qatar
Skills Workshop 5
Refutation

Workshop OverviewThis workshop focuses on strategies to deconstruct arguments effectively. The session will include strategies on refuting principle, policy and other direct and indirect refutations.

Date: Tuseday, 7th July 2020
Time: 4:30 – 6:00 PM

Important Notes:

This workshop is for school students between the age of 14 – 18 years old.
Once you register, our team will reply with a confirmation of your acceptance to attend the workshop along with more details on the session.

Register HERE
