(MENAFN- Gulf Times) QatarDebate Centre will host one of the world's leading youth-focused platforms for global dialogue. The Doha Forum: Youth Edition 2025 will take place at Education City on December 3-4 at the Multaqa building, bringing together more than 150 young changemakers from over 100 countries with 110 international participants and 40 from Qatar. Jointly organised by QatarDebate Centre and the Doha Forum, and supported by the Ministry of Sports and Youth and Media City Qatar as strategic partners, the Youth Edition reflects a deep commitment to engaging young people in global conversations and future policymaking. Conducted in conjunction with the Doha Forum, one of the world's leading platforms for global dialogue, the Youth Edition aligns with this year's theme, "Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress.
" The event brings together leaders, decision-makers, and experts to explore how youth can contribute to tangible global progress. Reem al-Musallam, director of Communications at QatarDebate, emphasised that this edition embodies the Centre's mission to promote a culture of dialogue. "We aim to empower young minds by creating an environment that allows them to develop their skills and express their visions confidently and effectively. We are pleased to see participants engage in constructive discussions that will yield recommendations paving the way for real change."She added,
"The Youth Edition is a vital bridge connecting young people's perspectives with global policymaking. Enabling their participation is a pivotal step toward a future where promises are transformed into tangible progress, and QatarDebate is proud to welcome this distinguished group of young leaders to Doha."
Since its launch in 2017, the Youth Edition has established itself as a leading platform offering young people meaningful opportunities to showcase their ideas and engage directly with critical global issues. The 2025 edition builds on this foundation by focusing on themes such as geopolitics, economic development, emerging technologies, cultural diplomacy, and security. The event is designed to fuel active youth engagement in shaping a more just and prosperous future, in line with QatarDebate's mission to advance dialogue and debate as tools for knowledge empowerment.
The two-day programme will feature advanced training sessions on negotiation, conflict resolution, policy impact, and dialogue, led by international experts and influential youth leaders who will address contemporary complex global challenges. The agenda also includes three roundtables designed to generate actionable recommendations for presentation at the Doha Forum. These include "Justice in Action: Beyond Promises to Progress," "Who Holds the Line? Rethinking Responsibility in Geopolitics," and "The Digital Battlefield: The New Arena of Power."

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