Doha: Workinton M7, a creative and tech startup hub opened its fourth coworking space in the heart of Msheireb Downtown Doha yesterday.
The hub was inaugurated by H E Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, in the presence of H E Akbar Al Baker - Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive and Secretary General of Qatar Tourism, alongside several prominent guests.
H E Sheikha Al-Mayassa said, “When Qatar Museums created M7, our vision was to support and encourage the growth of the creative industries in Qatar by providing a hub for our talents in fashion, design, tech development, and more. M7 combines culture and entrepreneurship, and so we warmly welcome the Alfardan Group and its Workinton Qatar concept. At Workinton M7, our emerging creative leaders will find first-class resources, a dynamic community, and an inspiring environment, including the remarkable art installation by Sheikh Mubarak bin Nasser Al Thani that distinguishes this space.”
Commenting on the opening, Omar Alfardan, President and CEO of Alfardan Group, said: “Workinton M7 adds to the many spaces that have enhanced Doha’s cultural and historic downtown. Through this innovative coworking space, we are committed to supporting the young Qatari community and Qatar’s diversification efforts by providing a platform and resources to arts and tech entrepreneurs to launch and grow their businesses.”
In line with the art-filled conference rooms and collaborative setting, the opening event welcomed the unveiling of a stunning life-sized MINI Cooper installation. The car was mounted onto a wall and was converted into a breathtaking piece of art, painted by reputed artist Sheikh Mubarak bin Nasser Al Thani, who works with dimensions, colours, geometrics, abstraction, and literal expressionism to capture the likes of cities, skylines, history and culture.
The Workinton M7 offers an array of working environments including flexible and private offices, “focus zones”, a gaming zone, as well as a fully-equipped multimedia studio for photo and video shoots, recording podcasts, and more. Floor-to-ceiling windows see natural light pouring into flood the space whilst a terrace overlooking Msheireb’s Barahat Square offers respite and rest.
Creating a more holistic approach, Workinton M7 will be further supported by educational workshops and events, daily wellbeing activities and gatherings to bring the community together in an atmosphere where collaboration is encouraged.
