QatarDebate Center

Qatar Preparatory Schools Arabic Debate League
2023-05-13 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Qatar) | Doha, Qatar, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Qatar Preparatory Schools Arabic Debate League

This league will host more than 50 preparatory schools from across the country to compete for the 2022-2023 season league title.
Two leagues will be held simultaneously, the QPSDL for boys and the QPSDL for girls.

6th International Schools Debating Championship - Qualification Rounds
2023-05-06 - 2023-05-07 | QatarDebate Virtual Classroom, Online, Qatar
6th International Schools Debating Championship
Qualification Rounds
6 – 7 May 2023

The 6th International Schools Debating Championship, the biggest Arabic debating event in the world for schools. More than 50 countries take part in the international championship to debate, discuss, and find solutions to some of the world’s most talked about topics, as well as compete for the title to be the world champions.
All teams will compete among each other in this stage which consists of 5 preliminary rounds. The qualification rounds will take place virtually (online).

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National Arabic QSDL Championship - Girls
2023-05-01 13:00 - 2023-05-03 18:00 | Doha, Qatar, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
National Arabic QSDL Championship – Girls

The National Arabic QSDL championship for the 2022-2023 season will be held among the top secondary school teams in the country as they compete for the championship’s title.

National Arabic QSDL Championship - Boys
2023-04-30 13:00 - 2023-05-02 18:00 | Doha, Qatar, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
National Arabic QSDL Championship – Boys

The National Arabic QSDL championship for the 2022-2023 season will be held among the top school teams in the country as they compete for the championship’s title.

Qatar Universities National Debate Championship
2023-03-18 08:30 - 19:30 | Education City – QF, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
QUDL National Championship for the 2022-2023 season

After a very competitive debate season, the top teams in the country will compete for the national debate championship title.

Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
Time: 8:30 – 7:30pm
Venue: Georgetown University, Education City

2nd Asian Arabic Debating Championship
2023-01-29 08:00 - 2023-02-03 17:00 | Muscat, Oman, Oman, Muscat, Muscat, Oman
The 2nd edition of the Asian Arabic Debating Championship is here and we are excited to host this edition of the championship in Muscat, Oman.
QatarDebate hosted the first edition of the Asian Arabic Debating Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at IIUM. with the participation of 30 teams from 20 countries from all over the Asian continent.
After the great success of the first edition of the championship, QatarDebate is organizing the second edition in Muscat Oman from 29 January to 3 February and is expected to host the top teams in the continent that took part in the 6th International Universities Debating Championship.

Date: 29th Jan – 3 Feb 2023
Location: Muscat, Oman

3rd USADC
2022-10-14 08:00 - 2022-10-16 17:00 | Stanford University, Stanford University, California, Palo Alto, United States
3rd U.S. Arabic Debating Championship

We are excited to announce the 3rd edition of the U.S Universities Arabic Debating Championship (3rd USADC), hosted at Stanford University in collaboration with the Abbasi Program between 14th – 16th October, 2022.
This championship follows the tremendous success of the 1st USADC at Harvard in 2019 and the 2nd USADC at the University of Chicago in 2021.
The championship will bring together the brightest young minds from across the United States to debate critical global issues in Arabic. Up to 40 American University teams, including the University of Chicago, Harvard University, Duke University, Stanford University, and many more vying for the title of National Champion.

Date: 14 – 16 October 2022
Location: Stanford University, California, USA

Arabic QSDL Season
2022-10-01 08:00 - 2023-05-27 17:00 | Doha, Qatar, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Qatar Schools Arabic Debate League for the 2022/2023 season

Join this year’s debate league (Arabic Program) and compete among the best schools in Qatar for the league title.

Debate Coordinators at Schools can now register to participate in this season’s debate activities and to get updated on upcoming leagues and national championships in Qatar.

The Arabic QSDL begins on the 1st of October.

Register Here

National Arabic Debating Team
2022-09-19 08:00 - 2022-11-30 17:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Team Qatar 2022 / 2023
National Arabic Debating Team

This program will be a set of practical workshops aimed at training students from schools in the art of debate. These workshops aim to empower them with cognitive tools such as critical thinking, analysis, speech, and discourse organization. It also aims to provide them with knowledge content in various fields such as politics, economics, law, environment, philosophy, and others. In an advanced stage of this program, intensive debate and feedback is given to individual students in order to develop their strengths and bridge shortcomings.
4 members will be selected to represent the national team which will compete in the 6th International Schools Debating Championship. This tournament is the largest in the world for schools in Arabic debates, usually with 50 teams vying for the title, the national team won the championship twice, in 2021 and 2016.

To join Team Qatar, the applicants must follow the following conditions:
• – The applicant must be a Qatari citizen.
• – The applicant should be available for weekly training.
• – The applicant should be prepared for local and international participations.

Join one of the best debate teams in the world
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QatarDebate Open - Debate Tournament
2022-09-17 08:30 - 17:00 | Qatar Foundation – Education City, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
QatarDebate Open – Debate Tournament

QatarDebate would cordially like to invite you to our first tournament of the 2022-23 season – the QatarDebate Open (BP – British Parliamentary Style).
We expect some of the top-performing debaters across Qatar vying for the Champion title. The tournament will consist of preliminary rounds and a break to Finals, followed by an Awards Ceremony recognizing and awarding the Champion, Runner-up & Best Speakers.
Registration is now open! Please fill in the registration form HERE.
Registration closes on Monday, 12th September 2022.

Date : Saturday, September 17th 2022
Time : 9:00 – 5:00pm
Venue : Education City
Format : British Parliamentary – 3 Prelims & Final

Registration is open to all (institution teams, composite teams, high school teams) – N1 judge rule applies

Reg Fees : Team – QAR 250 (2 debaters)
Judges – Free
Observers – QAR 150 per person

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

Debate Workshop Series
2022-09-13 16:00 - 2022-10-18 18:00 | Education City – QF, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Debate Workshop Series

Overview
Looking to improve your communication skills? Want to be more persuasive when debating others? Then look no further than the Debate Workshop Series from QatarDebate.
This intensive training course will equip participants with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively engage in discussions and debate others. With a focus on communication styles and their impacts, participants will develop a better understanding of how to communicate their ideas persuasively. They will also learn how to formulate arguments and respond to opposing viewpoints.
The Debate Workshop Series is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their public speaking and debating skills. It is ideal for students or anyone who wants to be more confident when speaking in public or debating important issues.

Date: Every Tuesday from 13th September – 18th October 2022.
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM

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For more information or for any inquiries, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa

*ِRegistration deadline: 5th September 2022.

Running & Coaching Debate Clubs
2022-09-12 16:00 - 2022-09-21 19:00 | Doha
Running & Coaching Debate Clubs

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 – 12th – 21st September 2022.
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM

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For more information or for any inquiries, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa

**Registration Deadline: 5th September 2022

Introduction to debate for adjudicators
2022-09-05 16:00 - 2022-09-07 19:00 | Education City – QF, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Introduction debate for adjudicators

This workshop will enable the participants to enter the debate world as new adjudicators, and be able to join QatarDebate’s debate judges network. In this workshop the basics of debating will be discussed along with the judging process, in addition to practical applications of judging debate rounds.

Date: 5 – 7 September 2022
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: QatarDebate Center

Last day to register – 31 August 2022.
**This workshop is in Arabic

BP 101: University Debating for Beginners
2022-09-03 10:00 - 17:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
BP 101: University Debating for Beginners

Overview
QatarDebate is pleased to kickoff the 2022-2023 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 3rd 2022.
Time: 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
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For more information or for any inquiries, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa
*ِRegistration deadline: 28th August 2022.

National Debating Team
2022-08-23 08:00 - 2022-10-31 23:30 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
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 beginning September 14th 2022, leading up to the Selections dates when QatarDebate will select the 5 individuals who will represent Qatar at the WSDC 2023.

Join one of the top debating teams in the world
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6th International Universities Debating Championship
2022-06-17 - 2022-06-22 | Doha
6th International Universities Debating Championship
17th – 22th June 2022

The sixth International Schools Debating Championship is back again !!
The International Universities Debating Championship is a global event that brings students from different countries, to debate, discuss and exchange ideas in Arabic about the most pressing societal and global challenges and contemporary issues.

This championship also provides an opportunity for debaters around the world to get to know each other, exchange experiences and build bridges of communication based on dialogue and logic, in addition to raising the status of the Arabic language in an enriching and civilized medium.

The New York Time Debate in Davos
2022-05-24 | Davos, Switzerland, Switzerland
The New York Time Debate in Davos

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.

Date: Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm
Thomas 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”

Debate Panelists:

– Philip Rosedale, Co-founder of Highfidelity
– Shep Ogden, co-founder and CEO of Offbeat Media Group
– Erin McDannald, CEO of Lighting Environments.
– Tanvi Singh, Managing Director of Digital Transformation & Product Labs, Credit Suisse
– Nicole Büttner, Co-Founder and C.E.O. of Merantix Labs
– Daniela Braga, Founder and C.E.O. of Defined.ai

Jury

– Rebecca Blumenstein, Deputy Managing Editor, The New York Times
– Peggy Johnson, C.E.O. of Magic Leap
– Kai-Fu Lee Founder, Chairman and C.E.O. of Sinovation Ventures and President, Sinovation Ventures Artificial Intelligence Institute

Tune in to our Social media platforms to view our coverage of the event

QD Ramadan Training: Debate Series
2022-04-13 15:00 - 2022-04-27 16:30 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Overview

This 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.

Training Session Details

Venue: In-Person & Online
Dates Mondays & Wednesdays – full schedule below
Times 3:00 – 4:30pm
Target Audience: Open to Public – focus on secondary & tertiary level students
Registration Capacity: Up to 35 participants
Registration Link: HERE

Training Sessions

Date
Session
Brief

Wednesday
Apr-13
The Darkside of the Healthcare Industry
Introduction to privatization, discrimination, mistrust: how healthcare can sometimes hurt more than it helps people.

Monday
Apr-18
Media: How the fifth estate shapes society
Social 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]

Wednesday
Apr-20

Approaching Narrative Debates
As 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.

Monday,
Apr-25
Conflicted: Brief History of the Indian Partition & Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
This 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.

Wednesday
Apr-27
The Billionaire Brand
(Gates)keeping, IPs, and Innovation Theatre: Billionaires are changing the world through R&D, but for better or for worse?

Oasis of Dialogue - Episode 4
2022-03-21 18:00 - 20:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
Episode 4: Oasis of Dialogue
Modern Civilization: One World, Two Realities

Join 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.

The 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.

Guest Speakers

Ali Aldafiri – Journalists and presenter of “Almoqabala” program on Al Jazeera

Dr. Nayef bin Nahar – Director of the Ibn Khaldon Center for Social and Human Sciences

Dr. Ali Alsanad – Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies

The registration to attend the session is closed, for more inquiries contact us at: qdoutreach@qf.org.qa

Pre-Nationals Training
2022-03-20 16:00 - 2022-03-24 19:00 | Doha, Qatar, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
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
– Online Via Zoom

Monday, 21 March

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Contextualising & Characterising Arguments
– Trainer: Banun Sabri
– In-Person Training – QatarDebate Center

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Debating Economics: Sanctions Explained

– Trainer: Amanda Chan
– Online Via Zoom

Tuesday, 22 March

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

How to: Rebuttals & Preemptions
– Trainer: Banun Sabri
– In-Person Training – QatarDebate Center

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

International Relations Theories applied in Debating
– Trainer: Alanoud Al Thani
– In-Person Training – QatarDebate Center

Wednesday, 23 March

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Framing & Comparatives (Schools Focused)
– Trainer: Wadha Al Humaidi
– In-Person Training – QatarDebate Center

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

New Frontiers: Cybersecurity and Cyber Currency
– Trainer: Ahmad Al Naimi
– Online Via Zoom

Thursday, 23 March

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Fighting Ugly, or Ugly Fighting: Dynamics of Social Movements
– Trainer: Banun Sabri
– In-Person Training – QatarDebate Center

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Proposition Strategies
– Trainer: Amanda Chan
– In-Person Training – QatarDebate Center

Register Here

"Let's Debate" Competition
2022-02-28 08:00 - 2022-03-13 17:00 | Doha
“Let’s Debate” Competition
The first one on one debating competition in Qatar

We 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.

Competition Goals:

– Increase debater’s self-reliance in the debate and encourage them to be independent.
– A change in the normal debate championship routine.
– Encourage debaters to speak fluently and to face the audience confidently.
– Develop the skills of being precise in your talking points and efficiency in arranging and communicating ideas.

General rules:

– Participation in competition is as an individual.
– The competition is in a knock-out style.
– Competition is in Arabic.
– Motions are announced 15 minutes before each round.

Rules & conditions:

– Participants age must be between 17 – 35 years.
– Participants must be residents in Qatar to take part in the championship..

Register here

Debate Skills for Professionals
2022-01-16 16:30 - 2022-01-25 19:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
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 are requested not to register for this training program.

How to register?

To register, please click on the link here and await a confirmation email.
Registration closes on Wednesday, 12th January, or when we reach our maximum capacity.

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2nd U.S. Universities Arabic Debating Championship
2021-11-11 08:00 - 2021-11-14 17:00 | Chicago, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
2nd U.S. Universities Arabic Debating Championship

We 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.
We 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.
The 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.

Debate in the Classroom
2021-11-09 16:00 - 2021-11-10 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 – 9th and 10th November 2021.
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 PM

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For more information or for any inquiries, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa
*ِRegistration deadline: 1st November 2021.

QatarDebate-US Embassy: English Speaking Club
2021-10-18 16:00 - 2021-11-15 18:00 | Online
English Speaking Club

Overview
QatarDebate 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.
Join our sessions and receive a certificate of participation from U.S. embassy Doha.

Date: 5 sessions every Monday, from 18th October until 15th November 2021.
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Location: Online – through Zoom

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

Open workshop series
2021-10-12 16:00 - 2021-11-16 18:00 | Online
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

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For more information or for any inquiries, please contact us at: qdep@qf.org.qa
*ِRegistration deadline: 30th September 2021.

Debate Skills Workshop
2021-10-11 16:00 - 2021-10-14 18:00 | Online
Debate Skills Workshop

Overview
The 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.

Workshop Details
Date: Monday to Thursday – 11 – 14 October 2021
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Location: Online via ZOOM

*This workshop is in Arabic
Click here to register

Running & Coaching Debate Clubs
2021-10-04 16:00 - 2021-10-18 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 – 4th – 18th October 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: 28th September 2021

Youth4Climate at Milan
2021-09-30 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.
