ستوديو 5 يختتم «مبرمجو الاقتصاد الرقمي»

Qatar's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), through Studio 5, has concluded Digital Economy Coders, an online software module for teens aged 11 to 14, according to a post published by the ministry.

Over four sessions, participants designed and coded their own personal finance app, called Money Smart, using the Thunkable app-building platform, the ministry said.

According to MCIT, participants built the app's screens and learned core programming concepts such as variables, functions, lists and if statements. They also coded features to track income and expenses, set a savings goal and follow their progress toward it.

The ministry said the programme strengthened participants' programming, logical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as their financial literacy. It described the module as "an enriching journey that combined coding with smart money habits", aimed at preparing young people to take an active part in the digital economy.

The programme's Arabic name is «مبرمجو الاقتصاد الرقمي». The accompanying promotional artwork carries the label "Mobile APP Development" alongside the MCIT and Studio 5 branding.

Studio 5 is the ministry's platform through which the module was delivered. MCIT tagged its announcement with references to Qatar National Vision 2030, digital society and app development.

The post did not give the dates of the sessions, the number of participants, or any details about future editions or how to register for them. Startup News will report any official announcement from MCIT or Studio 5 about upcoming cohorts for this age group.

Why it matters: the module illustrates a project-based approach to teaching code, in which a single practical build connects technical concepts with a life skill such as budgeting and saving — framed by the ministry as part of preparing a generation ready to participate in the digital economy.