NPC, Qatar Science Club organise Data Summer Camp 2026
<p>Doha, Qatar: The National Planning Council (NPC), in cooperation with the Qatar Scientific Club of the Ministry of Sports and Youth and with the participation of Microsoft Qatar, organised the activities of the second edition of the Data Summer Camp 2026, from August 8 to 12, with the participation of about 40 high school students, male and female.</p> <p>The camp aims to prepare a generation…
Doha, Qatar witnessed the organization of the second edition of the Data Summer Camp 2026, organized by the National Planning Council (NPC) in collaboration with the Qatar Scientific Club and Microsoft Qatar. The event took place from August 8 to 12, and gathered approximately 40 high school students, both male and female. The primary objective of the camp was to equip a new generation with essential skills in data and digital transformation, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030).
The camp provided a unique educational experience that blended theoretical knowledge with practical application over a five-day period.
Beyond its immediate educational goals, the camp aimed to heighten awareness about the significance of data among high school students. It introduced them to national and open data, as well as the national data programme, and empowered them to convert analytical results into practical ideas and initiatives that could tackle national challenges.
The camp also sought to bolster participants' abilities to utilize digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) to aid development and promote a data-driven decision-making culture.
Hessa Ali Al Malki, Director of the Statistical and Data Training Center at NPC, emphasized that the organization of the summer data camp reflects the NPC's dedication to fostering a data culture among young people and preparing national cadres capable of leveraging data for development and decision-making. She highlighted the camp as one of the quality initiatives the NPC is committed to implementing, based on the belief that data has become a cornerstone in planning and public policy-making.
Eng. Hessa Al Najjar, the supervisor of the Data Summer Camp programme, shared that the Qatar Scientific Club's hosting of the camp aligns with its efforts to cultivate the capabilities of young people in science, technology, and innovation. She noted that the camp provides interactive educational environments, further enriching the participants' learning experiences.
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