Sustainability in focus at International Schools Debating Championship
03 Apr 2021 - 10:21
The Peninsula
Doha: A short video of melting ice in the Antarctic was enough to spark the interest of Moza Al Hajri, who has always been concerned about global warming and its impact on the environment one of the most pressing issues in the global arena, demanding the attention of governments, decisionmakers, and the world’s youth.
And it is the reason for Moza’s excitement at representing Qatar, and participating in debates and discussions about the environment and sustainability, in the Fifth International Schools Debating Championship.
Organised by QatarDebate, a member of Qatar Foundation, it takes place from April 3 to 7, and, for the first time, is being held in both Arabic and English, with 50 countries participating in each category.
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Wednesday, January 20th, 2021
Doha, Qatar, January 18, 2021: Aligning with the U.S.-Qatar 2021 Year of Culture, Western Kentucky University (WKU) is to name one of its halls the QatarDebate Majlis.
The accolade reflects the efforts of QatarDebate – a member of Qatar Foundation – toward promoting a culture of debate and dialogue through various programs, in cooperation with Western Kentucky University (WKU), and several other American universities. QatarDebate seeks to promote the Arabic language and enrich the experience of its learners, by employing debate as a tool for developing their language skills.
2020 represented a milestone in the partnership between QatarDebate and WKU, as both parties were scheduled to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in March on the sidelines of the 5