VIDEO: TV, Nashwa on The BBC's Doha Debates Show

The Qatar Foundation hosts and funds a unique TV program: The Doha Debates. Each month experts from the Arab world, and around the globe, debate big picture issues. Past debate topics include: Hezbollah's right to fight on behalf of Lebanon and does the Arab media have anything to learn from journalism in the West.
We visited the broadcast and appeared on the video of the program. A great big thanks to Ali, Tim and the gang for making us feel welcome and answering all our questions. Watch the full show, Video: 'This House believes the family is a major obstacle to reform in the Arab world.'

The Doha Debates: Photo

American University of Sharjah student Talal sits in the presenter's chair to rehearse the show opener during a technical run through.

VIDEO: Production Studio. Behind the Scenes

Video production at the American University of Sharjah. Arab students learn the secrets of television production, alongside students from around the world.

VIDEO: Abortion and Dating Debate Clips

Sex education, dating and abortion are controversial issues anywhere. Here in the UAE we held two debates, one on Abortion and one on Dating. This video features clips from both debates edited together. These debates were the on-camera debuts for both hosts!

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This blog features work of students in the United Arab Emirates. The ideas expressed here are captured on video and edited by broadcast journalism students. Videos are posted freely. No effort is made to find a balance of opinion. These are all point of view pieces that represent the ideas of the filmakers or their subjects. Please take a moment to comment, we really appreciate your thoughts.