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 […]

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  

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

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 […]

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

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  

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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  

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