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The Doha Debates are a unique venture in the Arab world. Last in the series.
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0910 GMT on Saturday 29th May Repeated: 2110 GMT on Saturday 29th May, 0210 and 1510 GMT on Sunday 30th May |
While governments around the world tighten restrictions on press freedom, the Doha Debates openly dissect the vital issues of the Middle East in front of its people and on global television
The Doha Debates are chaired by the award-winning former BBC correspondent and interviewer Tim Sebastian, who founded them in 2004 and secured their editorial independence.
The Doha Debates are an initiative of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development which is headed by Her Highness, Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser al Missned.
Past speakers have included President Bill Clinton, Shimon Peres, Amre Moussa, Ayad Allawi, Mahmoud Al Zahar and Sir Malcolm Rifkind.
Most Debates are held at the Qatar Foundation headquarters in Doha.
Doha Debates Comedy Special: This House believes that women are superior to men
For the last in the current series of The Doha Debates, four stand-up comedians will debate the motion This House believes women are superior to men.
As always, the debate will be chaired by Tim Sebastian and the audience will be asked to vote for a winning side at the end of the debate.
This weekend on BBC World News
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