NCSA President Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki and Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education H E Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al-Nuaimi honouring the participants during the Youth Cyber Security Camp at Raffles Hotel yesterday.
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.
The summer camp, which was organised by the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and co-hosted by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and the Ministry of Sports and Youth, convened nearly 400 students aged between 13 and 17 from various public and private schools, including Qatar Science and Technology Secondary School for Boys.
The closing ceremony was attended by a number of officials, including NCSA President, Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki; Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, H E Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al-Nuaimi, in addition to a number of the agency’s partners, industry leaders, and participating students.
At the ceremony, Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Farahid Al Malki honoured NCSA’s partners, speakers, and experts, alongside the winners of the Consultation Corner Competition and Best Projects awards.
“It was amazing to learn from the experts during the panel sessions”, a participant told The Peninsula. “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.”
To meet overwhelming demand, the camp recently introduced daily virtual sessions for the first time, attracting over 1,000 international students. Officials stressed that this milestone extended the programme’s global reach while reinforcing Qatar’s leadership in advancing cybersecurity awareness and digital inclusion.
Beyond the technical training, 15 interactive and fun activities kept students energised while building strong bonds among peers. This supportive environment encouraged team cooperation and helped participants actively connect with the curriculum.
The Youth Cyber Security Camp delivered over 50 hours of practical training across 15 core cybersecurity domains, including web fundamentals, attack analysis, network security, cyber defense, and ethical hacking.
Another student expounded that “Taking part in this camp was incredible. Working under real-time pressure helped sharpen my problem-solving skills and showed me how to approach complex digital threats with a creative mindset.”
During the programme, attendees also applied their expertise by building 80 graduation projects aimed at tackling genuine cybersecurity issues, proving their ability to translate intensive training into practical, solution-oriented outcomes.
