AJMI - Doha

The program, which was presented by trainer Dr. Rania Al-Jamal in the framework of the activities of Al Jazeera Ambassadors initiative, with the aim to develop skills of 32 students, from various schools in the Sultanate, on arts of speech and communication and to enhance their self-confidence in facing the public.

Dr. Al-Gammal described the program as a rich and inspiring experiment by all standards, adding that working with such a large group of young people, from different governorates of the Sultanate of Oman, gave her the opportunity to get to know their cultural and intellectual diversity closely. She added that she noticed, in all of them, a clear keenness to develop themselves and a great interest in Arabic language which facilitated the process of communication and building mutual trust.

The trainer expressed her great admiration for students great interaction, saying that their interaction exceeded all expectations, as they showed a passion for learning, active involvement in practical activities and readiness to receive feedback and self-development. They also played successfully the role of evaluators for their colleagues to enhance their analytical abilities, and demonstrated their willingness and readiness to acquire new experiences outside the ordinary and to accept challenges with positive spirit.

She concluded her speech with praising the positive impact of this type of program in empowering young people and allowing them to express themselves, stressing that investing in skills of young people, especially in the fields of language and communication produces a confident and conscious generation, capable of proudly representing its culture and identity in various forums.

The training program focused on basics of public speaking, use of body language and effective speech in order to reach the audience effectively, in addition to building self-confidence, enhancing skills of expressing opinions and dealing with various topics in a balanced spirit. Special attention was also given to developing skills of performance and improvisation which allow participants to use Arabic language in more creative ways in various fields.