Scale7, 1st fashion & design business incubator in Qatar, officially launched

Tribune News Network Doha In the presence of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of the Qatar Museums, Scale7 - ...

Tribune News NetworkDohaIn the presence of Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of the Qatar Museums, Scale7 - the first fashion and design business incubator in Qatar, was officially inaugurated on November 5.Founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) in partnership with M7, in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha, the official launch ceremony was graced by Abdulrahman Hesham Al Sowaidi, QDB’s Acting CEO; Ahmad Musa Al-Namla, CEO of Qatar Museums; Aysha Khalifa Al Romaihi, Project Manager of Scale7; official dignitaries and media representatives. During the opening tour, HE Sheikha Al Mayassa was briefed on Scale7’s manifold attributes by providing a full and detailed explanation of the incubator’s mission, its unique facilities, and the cutting-edge machinery and tools that were embedded within. In addition to the most prominent programmes, courses, and workshops that have been conducted since the soft opening of the incubator earlier this year.She toured the digital fabrication laboratories, which include a space dedicated to introducing entrepreneurs to “new age” technology tools and the methods of using them, such as laser cutting techniques, 3D printing, and numerous other devices highlighting the advanced technology within this industry, in addition to the stage area that is specifically designated for fashion shows.HE Sheikha Al Mayassa concluded the tour by inspecting the digital photography studio, which incorporates the latest professional equipment essential to capture enhanced shots of high-quality products.