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Oman to host Asia’s top Arabic debating talent this month

Wednesday, 15 October 2025 20:11

Muscat – Oman will host the third Asian Arabic Debating Championship from October 28 to November 1, with over 145 participants from 40 educational institutions across 18 Asian countries. The event was announced on Wednesday by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MCSY) in cooperation with QatarDebate Center and the Oman Debate Center. Hilal […]

Muscat – Oman will host the third Asian Arabic Debating Championship from October 28 to November 1, with over 145 participants from 40 educational institutions across 18 Asian countries. The event was announced on Wednesday by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth (MCSY) in cooperation with QatarDebate Center and the Oman Debate Center.

Hilal bin Saif al Siyabi, Director General of Youth Affairs at MCSY, said the upcoming edition follows the success of last year’s championship in Muscat, which attracted around 400 students from universities and colleges across Asia. “The previous event received wide recognition in academic and youth circles for encouraging critical thought and constructive dialogue,” he said.

Siyabi noted that Oman’s selection to host the championship for a second consecutive year reflects the country’s supportive environment for knowledge exchange and its growing role as a platform for regional youth initiatives. He added that the championship also underscores Oman’s partnership with Qatar in promoting the culture of debate across the region.

Abdulrahman bin Ibrahim al Subaie, Programme Director at QatarDebate Center, said this year’s edition will feature teams from leading Asian universities. “About 40 institutions will compete in an atmosphere that values differing views and cultural diversity,” he said, adding that the championship continues to grow since its first edition in Kuala Lumpur, which saw participation of 26 teams.

Subaie said Oman’s proposal to host the event was selected for its strong preparation and capacity to deliver large-scale youth gatherings.

Nasser bin Humaid al Hinai, CEO of Oman Debate Center, said the championship aims to promote critical thinking, open dialogue and respect for differing opinions among youth. “It also reinforces the role of Arabic as a language of thought and cultural expression,” he said.

Teams will debate on a range of current issues – social, econo-mic, environmental, educational and health-related – representing different sides of each argument. The competition will progress through several stages, from preliminary rounds to the finals.

The opening ceremony will be held on October 28, and the finals will take place on November 1, when the winning teams will be announced and honoured.

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