Doha: The Ministry of Sports and Youth, in cooperation with the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), announced the launch of the “The Art of Debate and Argument Building” training programme for GCC youth. The programme will run until October 24 in Doha.
According to Qatar News Agency, the programme is held in partnership with the Qatar Foundation’s QatarDebate Center and aims to develop the skills of GCC youth in the art of debate, enhance their critical thinking and logical analysis capabilities, and encourage constructive dialogue and persuasion skills.
The initiative also seeks to empower participants with the foundations and skills of debate, develop public speaking and discussion management skills, and promote shared values and cultural understanding among GCC youth. The QatarDebate Center provides training to youth participating in the programme through certified trainers.
The programme features specialized training workshops and practical experiences through mini-debate simulations, in addition to cultural activities and field visits to prominent landmarks in Qatar. These activities aim to enhance communication and build professional networks among the participating Gulf youth.
It targets youth from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, aged 18 to 29, with a total of 36 young men and women participating. Five participants are from each country, in addition to 11 participants from the host country, Qatar.
In this context, Fawaz Abdullah Al Musaifari, Director of the Youth Affairs Department at the Ministry of Sports and Youth, remarked on the Ministry’s commitment to supporting joint Gulf youth work. He emphasized the importance of strengthening cohesion and integration among youth from the GCC countries by providing a supportive environment to empower Gulf youth and enhance their capabilities.
He explained that this programme is a practical model of this approach, aimed at equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for leadership and effective community contribution, thus enhancing the position of Gulf youth in the comprehensive development process.
Regarding QatarDebate’s participation, Turki Al-Suwaidi, Programme Specialist at QatarDebate, expressed pride in partnering with the Ministry of Sports and Youth to implement this programme. He noted that QatarDebate is committed to transferring debate training expertise to a new generation of ambitious youth in the GCC countries.
Programme Director Nasser Mohammed Al Jabri emphasized the team’s readiness to ensure the programme’s success, noting that all necessary preparations have been made to provide a rich and distinguished training experience for all participants.
Organising this programme reflects the Ministry of Sports and Youth’s commitment to promoting a culture of constructive dialogue and mutual understanding among the youth of the region and offering quality programmes that align with global best practices in building the capacity of youth and empowering them to become future leaders in their communities.