{
  "id": 635486,
  "title": "Qatar expands global cybersecurity footprint as NCSA concludes youth summer camp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/qatar-expands-global-cybersecurity-footprint-as-ncsa-concludes-youth",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-12T05:41:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/12/08/2026/qatar-expands-global-cybersecurity-footprint-as-ncsa-concludes-youth-summer-camp"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar: The third edition of the Youth Cyber Security Camp concluded in Qatar, cementing the nation's leadership in digital innovation and cybersecurity. Organized by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), the camp brought together nearly 400 students aged 13-17 from various public and private schools.\n\nThe week-long program, which concluded with a closing ceremony attended by officials from the NCSA, Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and Ministry of Sports and Youth, aimed to equip young talent with essential cybersecurity skills.\n\nEng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki, NCSA President, highlighted the camp's success in cultivating a digitally resilient society in line with Qatar's 2030 strategic vision. The ceremony honored partners, speakers, and winners of the Consultation Corner Competition and Best Projects awards.\n\nA participant expressed their appreciation, saying, \"Listening to their experiences and real-life cybersecurity challenges didn't just teach us about online safety but motivated me to push myself and made me realise that a future in cybersecurity is totally within my reach.\"\n\nThe camp, which introduced daily virtual sessions to meet demand, attracted over 1,000 international students, further expanding its global reach. Over 50 hours of practical training covered 15 core cybersecurity domains, including web fundamentals, network security, and ethical hacking. Participants also developed 80 graduation projects addressing real-world cybersecurity challenges.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar has solidified its position as a global hub for digital innovation and cybersecurity as the third edition of the 20-day Youth Cyber Security Camp wrapped up yesterday, equipping young talent with essential online defense skills and aligning with Qatar’s 2030 strategic vision to reinforce human capital and cultivate a digitally resilient society.</p> <p>The summer camp, which…",
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}