Al Yamamah University Organizes the Speak And Inspire 2025 Competition with the Participation of Secondary Schools

Driven by its belief in the importance of developing dialogue and public speaking skills among the younger generations — crucial elements in preparing future leaders — Al Yamamah University organized the Speak And Inspire 2025 competition on April 14–15, 2025, with the participation of a wide range of secondary school students.

The university hosted 17 of the leading international and private schools from Riyadh, where the debates focused on the role of artificial intelligence in education, the economy, and the labor market, all within a framework of structured debates and interactive discussions.

The competition was marked by strong interventions and outstanding performances from the students, reflecting their deep understanding and excellent preparation of the topics, and showcasing their persuasive communication skills and public speaking talents.

The first day of the competition was dedicated to male students’ debates, which addressed two main topics.
In the first topic, Financial Education, Al Riyadh Schools won first place, while Najd Schools secured second place.
In the second topic, Traffic Congestion, Riyadh Najd Schools claimed first place, and Rowad International Schools took second place.
The first day witnessed intense competition among the teams, highlighting their high level of preparation and impressive performance.

The second day was dedicated to female students’ competitions, also covering two main topics.
In the first topic, Cybersecurity, Rowad International Schools achieved first place, while Islamic Education Schools earned second place.
In the second topic, E-Waste Management, Afaq Schools secured first place, followed by Manarat Riyadh Schools in second place.
The female students’ participation stood out for the quality of their arguments, the strength of their delivery, and their ability to apply critical thinking and persuasive skills effectively.

This success reflects the university’s ongoing efforts to foster creativity and excellence, instill the values of constructive dialogue and impactful communication among youth, and enhance their personal, academic, and professional skills — in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 to build an aware and empowered generation.