QatarDebate - member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development- recently organised the third Qatar Universities Debate League (QUDL). In collaboration with the “National Committee for the Prohibition of Weapons’ (NCPW),” a Public Debate between the top 4 teams of the debate league tournament was also organised
QUDL, held in English, on January 14, was hosted by Georgetown University SFS-Q in Qatar. The event saw the participation of 20 teams from 8 universities, debating around three motions during the tournament .
The Public Debate, that followed directly after the conclusion of tournaments is part of a broader ongoing effort on the part of NCPW aimed at raising public awareness about the threat of weapons of mass destruction.
As the national debate organisation of Qatar, QatarDebate aims to create opportunities for debate and discussion about topics of national, regional, and global importance. With this intersection of goals, and the organisation of QUDL, the public debate discussed proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).
The event showcased the talents and skills of debaters taking on a topic of national interest and relevance.
“Qatar being aware of the gravity of these lethal weapons, has accelerated its accession to the conventions on the prohibition and disarmament of weapons of mass destruction, as well as internationally banned weapons, making Qatar one of the first countries supporting international efforts towards achieving the universality of these conventions and maintaining international peace and security,” said Brigadier (Air Force) Hassan Saleh Al Nesf, NCPW Deputy Chairman.
He stressed that the debate represented a model of integration between the theoretical and practical aspects on challenging issues in the country and the international community. It is also a step to invest youth energy to serve the nation and the humanity, he emphasised.
