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Qatar Living
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Living
"Media Trailblazers" session brings together Anas Bukhash, Mohammed Islam, and Mohammad Saadon Al Kuwari
QatarDebate, founded by Qatar Foundation, concluded the second edition of the International Debate and Dialogue Conference on 20 May 2025. The two-day conference, attended by approximately 1,200 participants, brought together elite thinkers and academics from various disciplines from more than 36 countries. It also welcomed participants from prestigious universities around the world that adopt debate as part of their curricula and extracurricular activities, as well as representatives from leading civil society organizations engaged in community building, particularly among younger generations. Reflecting on the success of the conference, Abdulrahman Al-Subaie, Director of Programs at QatarDebate, delivered a speech during the closing ceremony in which he emphasized that the conference "represents an important opportunity for researchers in the fields of dialogue, debate, and human communication to present research papers that reflect efforts across all sectors related to debate as a venerable art form and dialogue as a sublime form of communication." Further underscoring the conference's significance, Al-Subaie noted that it aligns with the pioneering role of Qatar as one of the largest incubators of global dialogue and negotiation for peace, security, and justice. He added, 'By the grace of God, Qatar's efforts have culminated in global achievements that have contributed to establishing peace and providing relief to those threatened in environments of danger and conflict." He continued: "We live in an era where it is not enough to simply be right, but you must stand up for what is right. It is not enough to seek the truth, but also to desire it. It is not enough to be good, but you must also be a reformer." Al-Subaie concluded his speech by thanking Qatar Foundation and all the partners who support QatarDebate's mission, praising the significant impact the center has achieved regionally and globally. As a highlight of the conference, a public dialogue session brought together Anas Bukhash, host of ABTalks, and Mohamed Islam, host of Mo Show, in a conversation moderated by Mohammad Saadon Al-Kuwari. The session focused on the topic: "Media Trailblazers: Multiple Approaches... Collective Goal." In a dynamic exchange, the speakers discussed the diversity of their approaches and content, and their shared goals of breaking stereotypes, promoting transparency, and building trust in societies that still cling to traditional forms of expression. The audience also participated in an open dialogue session, during which questions were asked and opinions exchanged. Moreover, the final day also featured the recording of a special podcast in collaboration with media partner Doha Plus, as part of efforts to document the conference outcomes and expand the scope of meaningful discussions. The broader program of the second day included in-depth discussions through parallel sessions addressing intellectual and societal issues from multiple perspectives. These included the session 'Informal Logic Journal,' which presented selected scholarly papers accompanied by expert commentaries; the session 'Argumentation: Arab and Islamic Perspectives,' which explored the Arab heritage in this field; the session 'The Impact of Debate on Enhancing Critical Thinking and Language Learning,' which highlighted the educational dimension of debate; and the session 'Islamic Argumentation: Figures and Methods,' which reviewed pioneers of debate in Islamic heritage. A youth workshop titled 'DEMOS Dialogue: Youth Voices' was also held. Enriching the day's discourse further, Professor Hammou Nakari, a scholar of philosophy and logic from Morocco, delivered the keynote address titled 'The Logic of Disputation.' His remarks provided an overview of the Arab-Islamic intellectual legacy in debate and proposed a modern framework that integrates this heritage with contemporary theories of informal logic, argumentative reasoning, and critical thinking. Furthermore, his lecture explored four fundamental pillars that distinguish the material of debate logic in the Arab-Islamic heritage: the authenticity of debate as a method; the correlation between the validity of reasoning and its freedom from objections; the legitimacy of the right to object as a basis for constructive dialogue; and the obligation to respond according to a set of specific logical and ethical conditions. Evening sessions continued with discussions on contemporary topics. One session addressed the use of artificial intelligence in argumentation, examining its limitations and potential contributions to the art of debate. Another session, titled "Reimagining Education Through Debate: Insights and Case Studies," shared practical implementations of debate. Meanwhile, the session on "Argumentative Practice: Building Resilience, Agency, and Inclusive Dialogue" focused on strengthening dialogue skills while "Behind the Panel: Exploring the Practice and Philosophy of Debate Judging " offered insight into evaluative processes. The session "Analogical Arguments in Islamic Legal Theories and Contemporary Legal Reasoning: Abduction and Defeasibility " explored the intersection of traditional jurisprudence and modern logic. Through these diverse sessions, the conference ultimately aimed to promote intellectual dialogue and the exchange of experiences among participants from around the world, with the goal of developing debate and argumentation mechanisms across various scientific and societal fields. --- Make sure to check out our social media to keep track of the latest content. Instagram - @qatarliving X - @qatarliving Facebook - Qatar Living YouTube - qatarlivingofficial
Arab News
12-02-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Traditional and digital media should not be at ‘war,' says social media star Anas Bukhash
DUBAI: Traditional and digital media should not be at war, social media star, podcast host and entrepreneur Anas Bukhash has told the World Governments Summit in Dubai. During a session called 'How to build a social media empire in Dubai' he explained: 'I think it (traditional and digital media) should be a marriage and a good marriage, not a miserable marriage. If you have a good marriage … and they talk to each other nicely, it's the most powerful combination rather than having either-or.' He added he established his social media success by being consistent. 'I think a lot of things have to align, considering your consistency, your effort, your skill. All of it has to come together for you to be successful. And we've been doing it for ... we haven't missed a Tuesday I think in like five years or six,' he said. With more than 2 million subscribers, Bukhash's show, AB Talks, is one of the most popular channels in the Arab world. 'When I presented my concept to some social media platforms, when I wanted to start back in 2014, everybody told me not to do it. Every platform told me nobody would watch it. It's too long. Because at the time no Arabic interviews were long form,' he explained. Bukhash said he valued longevity over virality in all his projects. 'Every startup I've done, I just do it well and I do it consistently and then suddenly it blows up. And I think people respect that more than somebody who just got viral because of one interview or one clip,' he added. After studying mechanical engineering, Bukhash decided he wanted to branch out into other areas. He says he enjoys wearing many different hats rather than being stuck on one path. 'I've always looked at things and thought, how can I make it better or solve a problem for people? It's funny how a mechanical engineer has an interview show, a hair salon, a cafe, a social media agency. But that's the beauty of us as people. I always say, how can you sell something if you don't believe it? You have to believe it,' he said. 'God made you so multi-dimensional. You just made yourself one dimension, but you were never born in one dimension. I love the fact that I can be one example of someone who can do a few things although I study something irrelevant.' Bukhash said social media could be a powerful tool to help with storytelling and show people what was happening around the world — especially in recent times. 'In the US, young people have seen the tragedy and the conflict in Gaza in a way they were never able to see several years ago … You don't have to be from a certain country to see what happens in Gaza, what happens in Lebanon, what happens in so many countries. You just have to be human to know that something is off,' he said.
