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The Qatar Scientific Club (QSC) honoured winners of the 9th Scientific Exhibition for Innovation and Research, organised in co-operation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE). The exhibition featured 61 projects and scientific studies that advanced to the final round from nearly 290 submissions that underwent multiple stages of evaluation and judging, as part of the club’s efforts to promote a culture of scientific research and innovation among students and support the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. The exhibition drew broad participation from students across different educational levels. The first day was dedicated to presenting research projects from the “Researcher” competition for primary and preparatory students, while the second day featured projects from the “Researcher” and “Innovation” competitions for secondary school students. Representatives from the MoEHE and the Ministry of Sports and Youth attended the event, along with school administrators, supervisors and participating students. At the conclusion of the exhibition, officials from the QSC and MoEHE honoured winning students and gold medal recipients. In the school innovation competition, first place went to the project “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for User Behaviour Analysis in Cybersecurity” from the Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys. The project “NeuroStride”, which focused on the early detection of Parkinson’s disease using artificial intelligence (AI), took second place, while a project designing an integrated robotic system equipped with an automatic soil-feeding mechanism from Qatar school for girls placed third. In the “Researcher” competition for the secondary level, first place was awarded to the study “Automated Irrigation System Using Open-Source Technology” from the Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys. A study on detecting myopia using neural networks placed second, while a project designing a technological system to reduce impulsive behaviour among people with autism placed third. At the preparatory level, the research project “Rafi”, designed to support communication for children with Down syndrome using technology and AI, won first place. A project converting sign language into written and spoken language using AI placed second, while a project on safe vehicle speed control and emergency health alerts placed third.At the primary school level, first place went to a project designing a sustainable smart home integrating renewable energy, AI and smart agriculture. A project producing bioplastic from bananas took second place, while the “Drink Link” smart project placed third. In a statement issued yesterday, QSC deputy executive director Abdulrahman Saleh Khamis said that the school innovation competition aims to foster a culture of innovation and encourage students to transform theirideas into models and projects that can be developed and applied. He said the initiative contributes to preparing a generation capable of supporting the knowledge economy and advancing the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. Khamis also praised the advanced level of the participating projects and the ongoing co-operation with the MoEHE and the Ministry of Sports and Youth.QSC Administrative and Financial Affairs director Fatima al-Muhannadi said that the “Researcher” competition is being held for the ninth consecutive year since its launch in 2017. She said the two competitions have become an important scientific platform for developing students’ research and innovation skills by combining scientific methodology with practical applications and modern technologies. – QNA 

The National Planning Council (NPC) has concluded the "Data Summer Camp 2025" organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Youth (MSY), represented by the Qatar Scientific Club (QSC).The camp was held over five days at the Club’s headquarters in Doha.The camp welcomed 125 participants who had the opportunity to explore Qatar’s Open Data Portal, which hosts more than 1,100 datasets covering various economic, social, and service sectors.They also worked on developing innovative solutions, including interactive dashboards using Microsoft Power BI, smart applications, and predictive models based on artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms.These efforts strengthened their ability to link real-world challenges with modern digital tools and implement projects that contribute to the Qatar National Vision 2030.The programme featured specialised workshops, practical exercises, and applied projects inspired by the needs and development aspirations of Qatari society.This enriched the participants’ experience and enhanced their skills in deriving analytical insights and effectively utilising data.During the closing ceremony, the top three winning teams in both categories, high school and university students aged 15-22, were honoured.The ceremony included final presentations by the shortlisted teams, where participants presented their projects designed to provide practical solutions aligned with the pillars of the Qatar National Vision 2030.In the high school category, Team Mesaieed won first place for a project on using solar energy in households to reduce natural gas consumption and contribute to the transition toward renewable energy and sustainable development.Team Smaisma secured second place for a project proposing solutions to prevent water waste and showcasing datasets that could help raise awareness of this critical issue.Team Al Sadd came third with a project analysing the number of students with disabilities and the dedicated staff supporting them.In the university category, Team Tamkeen claimed first place for a project creating a platform for persons with disabilities aimed at reducing employment gaps compared to their peers.Team Al Khor came second for a project analysing national databases to identify the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions and electricity consumption, providing insights to integrate renewable energy sources and implement measures to reduce Qatar’s carbon footprint.Team Reginald won third place for a project analysing Qatar’s import and export activities using Harmoniszed System (HS) codes and linking them to a *CO₂ emissions database, enabling precise and targeted environmental analysis.The director of the NPC’s National Data Affairs Department, Maha Rashid al-Mattwi, emphasised the importance of this camp as part of a series of regular initiatives and activities organised by the Council to promote innovation, encourage youth to develop skills in statistical analysis and AI, and harness the power of data to support Qatar’s economy."The Data Summer Camp is an important step toward preparing a new generation capable of understanding the language of numbers, analysing data, and transforming information into tools for development and innovation,” she said."We believe Qatar’s future depends on nurturing young minds and equipping them with the tools of digital transformation so they can play an active role in nation-building and in realising its ambitious vision," al-Mattwi added.