The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), through its Studio5 initiative, participated in the Italian Republic Children’s Day through a special event titled ‘Winter and Tech Day’.
The event, held in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Qatar and Qatar Reads, brought together a diverse group of guests, educators, and students at ACS International School Doha on a day dedicated to promoting cultural exchange and showcasing the latest educational technologies.
In attendance were Duha Ali al-Buhendi, director of the Digital Society and Digital Competencies Department at MCIT; Noof Abdulaziz al-Haddad, head of the Digital Competencies Section and Studio5 project manager; Italian ambassador Paolo Toschi; and Federica Cellini Toschi.
The event targeted ACS International School Doha students, as well as children from the Italian community, aged seven to 12 and featured educational activities led by Studio5. The programme included short pop-up sessions on drone technology and robotics, along with 90-minute workshops that explored the uses of artificial intelligence for weather and climate, storytelling, digital fabrication, and 3D design.
Together, these activities offered children hands-on opportunities to explore, learn, and imagine, while emphasising the role of technology in shaping the future. The celebration was further enriched by a contribution from Qatar Reads, which introduced initiatives designed to inspire children to engage with knowledge and creativity, adding a cultural and educational dimension to the day.
Al-Buhendi said, “The collaboration between the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Italian Embassy underscores the importance of nurturing youth and building their technological and digital capacities, while reaffirming the strong cultural and educational ties between Qatar and Italy.”
She said, “For the third consecutive year, Studio5 has continued to provide ACS Doha students and the Italian community in Qatar with cutting-edge immersive educational technology experiences.
“Over 60 students aged seven to 12 gained hands-on experience in digital fabrication, 3D design, and artificial intelligence, equipping them with practical skills and inspiring them to imagine new possibilities for the future.”
Toschi said, “As we celebrate this Children’s Day, we are reminded that the friendship between Italy and Qatar is strengthened not only by our strong relations, but by our joint commitment to the generations who will shape our future. Our cooperation in innovation, science, and education reflects our shared commitment to invest in the younger generations to build a better world.”
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