Member of Qatar Foundation, QatarDebate Center held the Doha Forum Youth Edition 2024 Wednesday, which brought together a distinguished group of youth speakers representing 90 countries, alongside global experts, and partners, to discuss pressing global issues.
The two-day Doha Forum youth edition served as a prelude to Doha Forum 2024, scheduled for December 7-8, and this year spotlighted the importance of innovative solutions under the theme, “The Innovation Imperative.” Doha Forum Youth Edition offers an exceptional opportunity for youth from around the world to engage in meaningful and impactful dialogues about humanity’s most significant challenges.
In the face of global disruptions affecting security, climate, economy, and governance, innovation has become a necessity, not a luxury. The forum reflected this urgency by empowering young leaders to develop innovative ideas and collaborate to address global challenges with bold and transformative solutions. The forum began with opening remarks by Program Director at QatarDebate Center Abdulrahman al-Subaie who emphasised the importance of this unique platform, describing it as a global stage for dialogue and idea exchange.
Al-Subaie added: “A decade ago, QatarDebate began with modest local steps. Few could have imagined that its influence would extend across Qatar and the world, producing a generation of aware, articulate youth who now represent their nations on international platforms, presenting solutions for a more stable future.”
The Program Director at QatarDebate Center highlighted the strong partnership with Doha Forum, noting it as a fundamental element in achieving this vision. He continued, “this partnership between QatarDebate and Doha Forum is not merely organisational; it reflects a shared belief that youth are the cornerstone of building a brighter, more sustainable future.”
Al-Subaie added, “we need your voices now more than ever. You possess the energy and creativity to reimagine traditional ideas. Through this forum, we provide you with the opportunity to learn from others’ experiences and to build bridges of collaboration with peers worldwide.”
In turn, Executive Director of the Permanent Committee for Organising Conferences Mubarak Ajlan al-Kuwari addressed the audience saying, “today is a truly remarkable day as we open the Doha Forum-Youth Edition. This is more than an event; it marks the beginning of a new phase filled with youth-led ideas and ambitions that hold the key to the future.”
Al-Kuwari added, “this forum is your platform, an open space for your ideas, dreams, and passion for creating change. We believe that you, the youth of today, are the leaders of tomorrow, and your energy and creativity will guide the world toward a better future.” The speakers captivated the young audience from around the world with inspiring keynote speeches on cultural diplomacy, technological development and its transformative role, geopolitics, matters pertaining to security, and economic development.
