Studio 5/6 is a Fab Lab set up by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology to nurture the Qatari society youth as digital learners by sharpening their 21st century learning skills, as they develop in an all-pervasive digital environment.
Studio 5/6 is envisaged as a community platform that offers technology and allied equipment support for hands-on learning opportunities.
The goal of Studio 5/6 is to foster innovation, ideation, and creativity through the exploration of cutting-edge technologies in an inclusive and collaborative environment. Studio 5/6 is where formal and casual learning meet to give the maker youth in Qatar hands-on encounters that facilitate them to refine their thoughts, be progressively engaged with critical thinking, problem solving, and collaboration, allowing them to become future creators of technology. Studio 5/6 is offering different streams of education and training, through workshops, programs, bilingual content, local and international events, and collaborations.
During the past 3 years, Studio 5/6 trained around 12.600 Makers by developing their technology skills and knowledge, through interactive and creative learning. As a result, we have created a national and international community of makers, whose aim is to sharpen their skills in digital fabrication, electronics, robotic, mixed reality, gaming and web/mobile app development .

https://www.studio56.qa/

• Qatar

• Youth

Due to the fact that this project aims to develop the knowledge base and skillsets of the younger generations of the Qatari Society in regards with the latest global digital trends, then it can be easily replicated in any other country that wishes to keep their youth on track with global technological advancements and concepts.

This Project is sustainable as its main resource is intellectual manpower. Moreover, training and skills building Initiatives are considered a national duty and are part of the government's fundamental responsibilities and strategies.

Studio 5/6 aims to trigger a mindset shift in the youth of Qatar from consumers to makers and innovators by giving them the opportunity to learn about the concepts of digital fabrication and the principles of basic electronics in a fun and engaging atmosphere. We celebrate National events in Studio 5/6 by building content and designing activities under the theme of technology and digital fabrication. Highlighting the importance of exchanging and sharing culture through creativity and interactivity learning. Based on Gender Equality, Studio 5/6 conducted an ideation session targeted to female participants, in order to increase the numbers of female makers in our community.