QatarDebate Center

QD Ramadan Training: Debate Series
2022-04-13 15:00 - 2022-04-27 16:30 (Asia/Qatar) | 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.

Click Here to Register

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

Click Here to register
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

Click Here to register
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.

Team Qatar 2021/2022 - English Team
2021-09-05 08:00 - 2021-11-15 17:00 | Doha
National English Debating Team for 2021/22

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 2022. 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 2022 (students as young as 11 to be considered for the development team)
o No debate experience required

Upon 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.

Join one of the top debating teams in the world
Click here to register

Team Qatar 2021/2022 - Arabic Team
2021-09-05 08:00 - 2021-09-15 17:00 | QatarDebate Center, Education City, Doha, Doha, 00974, Qatar
National Arabic Debating Team for 2021/22

Registration for Team Qatar Arabic is now open!
This 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.

Are you eligible to join Team Qatar?
o Qatari national
o Available for weekly trainings
o Available to participate in local and international events

Join the two world champion team !!
Click here to register

Introduction to Debating - Germany Training Camp
2021-09-04 08:00 - 2021-09-09 17:00 | Online
Debating in Arabic 101
(Online Germany Training Camp)

Overview:

A 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.

Program Details

Date: 4th – 9th September (dates expected to change based on registrants feedback)
Time: To be decided based on registrants feedback

Click here to register: https://forms.gle/QteUfEBke8MEcbch8

Summer Debate Camp
2021-08-07 16:00 - 2021-08-11 19:00 | Online
Overview
The 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.

Date: 7 – 11 August 2021
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm – Doha time
Location: Online via zoom

To register: click here

**This workshop is in Arabic

Introduction to the art of Debates
2021-07-04 15:00 - 2021-07-06 17:00 | Online
Introduction to the art of Debates
For International Trainers

Workshop Overview
The 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.
The workshop includes: introducing the concept of competitive debate, stance building, argumentation, refutation, and speakers’ roles.

Date: 4- 6 July 2021
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Register Here: https://form.jotform.com/211743283422450

This workshop is in Arabic.

Content Development Workshops: Ethics in Technology
2021-06-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
Content Development Workshops: Ethics in Technology
Ethical Dilemmas in Technology

Workshop Overview:
This 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.
The 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.

Workshop Date: 30 June 2021
Time: 4:00 – 600 PM
Location: Online – via Zoom
To Register: Click Here

**This workshop is in Arabic

Content Development Workshops: Genetic Engineering
2021-06-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
Content Development Workshops: Genetic Engineering
Genetic Engineering : a catastrophe or a gateway to prosperity?

Workshop Overview:
This 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.
The workshop will focus on the explanation of the topic of genetic modification and the most prominent ethical debates around it in the world.

Workshop Date: 23 June 2021
Time: 4:00 – 600 PM
Location: Online – via Zoom
To Register: Click Here

**This workshop is in Arabic

Content Development Workshops: Climate Change
2021-06-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Online
Content Development Workshops: Climate Change
Climate Change: mitigation or adaptation?

Workshop Overview:
This 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.
This 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.

Workshop Date: 16 June 2021
Time: 4:00 – 600 PM
Location: Online – via Zoom
To Register: Click Here

**This workshop is in Arabic

QatarDebate at SPIEF 2021 - Climate Change Debate
2021-06-05 17:00 - 18:00 | SPIEF2021
Climate Change: mitigation or adaptation?

QatarDebate 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.
QatarDebate 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?

Joining 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.
Panelists:
Judges:

– Chair: Aisha Al-Nesf – QatarDebate – Head Of Educational Programs
– Salman Ali – Debate Instructor at QatarDebate
– Rashid Al-Suwaidi (counselor Embassy of Qatar, Russia)

Proposition:

– Salama al-Suwaidi
– Khashu Atsayeef

Opposition:

– Dana Darwish
– Khava Tsechoeva

Date: 5th June 2021
Time: 5:oo PM
Watch the debate live here: https://spiefqatar.com/program/climate-change-fighting-or-adapting/

QD Ramadan Webinars: Debate Content Series
2021-04-19 14:00 - 2021-05-05 16:00 | Online
Overview
This 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.

Webinar Details
Venue: Online – link will be sent upon registration
Dates: Mondays & Wednesdays – full schedule below
Times: 2:00 – 3:30pm
Target Audience : Open to Public – focus on secondary & tertiary level students
Registration Capacity : Up to 35 participants

Webinar Sessions

– Ethics in Artificial Intelligence – 19th April – Click Here to register
– Debating Economics – 21st April – Click Here to register
– Social Justice in the South – 26th April – Click Here to register
– Debating Moral Philosophy – 28th April – Click Here to register
– Capitalism & Social Movements – 3rd May – Click Here to register
– Debating the Environment – 5th May – Click Here to register

5th ISDC - English Category Training
2021-04-01 15:00 - 2021-04-02 12:00 | Online
In preparation for the 5th ISDC QatarDebate is offering 2 workshops in preparation for the tournament, especially for our new nations competing.

– WSDC Format for Beginners:

Thursday, April 1st – 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm UTC+3

– Motion Analysis:

Friday, April 2nd – 10:30 am – 12:00 pm UTC+3

These trainings will be conducted by one of the best coaches out there – Ms. Ameera Moore.

Having 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.

Registration is open to all registered teams in the 5th International Schools Debating Championship – English Category.
Please register HERE, by March 29th 2021.

For any inquiries, please contact qdep@qf.org.qa

Model United Nations in Arabic
2021-03-07 18:00 - 2021-03-08 19:30 | Online
Overview:
QatarDebate 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.

Topic of this conference: “Children in armed conflict”
Number of participating countries: 18 Countries will be represented

Date: 7th and 8th March
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Public Art Debate
2021-02-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Doha
Qatar Museums, in collaboration with QatarDebate Center will host a virtual debate to examine the role of public art in shaping culture.
Join the discussion and attend our virtual session attended by top debaters in the debate community in Qatar.

A group of elite students from different educational institutes in Qatar will participate in the debate to discuss the following topics:

1. The emergence of art and its role in society.
2. the development of culture and its consolidation through public art.
3. Artists’ intrest in their community’s culture.
4. The importance of having public art as a part of a country’s culture.

Date:
Tuesday, 23rd February 2021

Time:
6:00 Pm

Join through Zoom via the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85162220406
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Event in collaboration with Qatar Museums

Path Academy - First Batch - Phase II
2021-02-06 08:00 - 2021-04-01 17:00 | Online
Kicking off the second phase of the Path Academy – First Batch – for the 2020/2021 season.

After 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.

2nd QSDL for Boys - 2020/2021
2021-02-06 | Online
This Saturday QatarDebate is hosting the 2nd Qatar Schools Debate League for boys for the 2020/2021 season.

In this online tournament we will witness the participation of 30 teams from 22 schools, who will compete among each other for the QSDL title.
Good Luck all !!

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

High schools Debate Tournament - Boys
2021-02-06 | Online
QatarDebate is pleased to host the High schools Debate Tournament for boys for the 2020/2021 season.
20 teams from 15 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

High schools Debate Tournament - Girls.
2021-01-30 | Online
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
