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Data Summer Camp 2026 aims to empower students to leverage digital technologies

The second edition of the Data Summer Camp 2026 concluded on Wednesday (August 12), following five days of activities organised by the National Planning Council (NPC), in collaboration and partnership...

Data Summer Camp 2026 aims to empower students to leverage digital technologies

The second edition of Data Summer Camp 2026 concluded on August 12 following five days of activities organized by the National Planning Council (NPC), in collaboration with the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC) and Microsoft Qatar. The camp, aimed at empowering students aged 14 to 17, provided a comprehensive educational and hands-on experience in data analysis, digital technologies, and artificial intelligence.

Participants learned about data fundamentals, sources, and the National Data Programme, as well as how to design interactive dashboards using Power BI and AI technologies. Through interactive activities and challenges, students developed innovative data-driven projects. The camp aimed to equip young people with practical skills aligned with future requirements, fostering a data culture and preparing a generation capable of leveraging data for development.

QSC emphasized the camp's role in building the capabilities of young people, while NPC highlighted its commitment to fostering a data culture among youth.

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