Doha: Qatar Scientific Club (QSC) of the Ministry of Sports and Youth (MSY) wrapped up its summer scientific camp held under the theme "Pioneers of Science and Technology". Throughout the weeks-long camp, plenty of scientific and technological activities and workshops were held, alongside creative projects that drew broad participation from young people of both genders.
According to Qatar News Agency, this was part of QSC's efforts to capitalize on the summer break by honing young people's skills and promoting their predilection for science and technology, as well as innovation, turning their innovative ideas into concrete projects and models. The move aligns with QSC's strategic objectives and MSY's thrust toward youth empowerment and supporting the domains of learning, research, and innovation.
In collaboration with the Public Works Authority, the club implemented the fifth "Future Engineer" program, bringing together 40 young people, which resulted in six ventures, including reducing power consumption, protecting workers while performing works, monitoring excavation operations, drainage, smart cities, and enhancing the efficiency of preventive maintenance.
Additionally, QSC, in collaboration with the Qatar Society of Engineers, organized the two-week second Summer Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM 2026) Program, with the participation of 40 young people, resulting in several creative projects. In the domain of AI, QSC organized the second Summer Data Camp 2026 in cooperation with the National Planning Council and Microsoft, bringing together 37 participants.
These efforts resulted in seven projects inspired by the pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030, including education, population growth, and accessibility to healthcare within the human development pillar, and sports utilities and traffic safety within the social development pillar. As part of the camp activities, the first phase of the "Young Inventors" program was implemented, with 34 participants. The second phase is set to begin soon to further develop ideas and projects into more mature prototypes.
The Makerspace Department organized seven workshops, benefiting 84 participants, in addition to providing technical, technological, and logistical support for collaborative programs. Workshops covered emerging technologies like digital fabrication using 3D printing and its applications in various fields, including education and medicine.
In the automotive mechanics section, QSC conducted six specialized training workshops and a car repair challenge, with 74 participants. The promising innovator section held 12 training workshops covering various scientific and technological fields, benefiting 840 participants.
Through the program, participants explored Earth's atmosphere, indicators of life, and physical phenomena while using Arduino and sensors for data collection and analysis. During the "From Idea to Smart Prototype" program, participants learned stages from concept to prototype, advancing interactive projects, and designing smart devices, 3D models, and robots.
The club also conducted lectures and training workshops on AI and its applications, led by Qatari trainers. Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs at QSC, Fatima Al Mohannadi, remarked on the club's success in terms of participant numbers, achieving program objectives, and implementing innovative projects.
Al Mohannadi noted the club's success in empowering youth and qualifying young leaders with practical expertise, alongside building a supportive environment for innovation. The diversity of programs and partnerships underscores the club's commitment to fostering an environment that combines knowledge, experience, application, and innovation, preparing a generation capable of engaging in national development.