Ehsan, MCIT join hands to promote digital literacy among senior citizens
<p>DOHA: The Empowerment and Elderly Care Centre (Ehsan), in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), yesterday launched the ‘Wakib’ initiative to equip senior citizens with the digital skills needed to navigate modern technologies and electronic services safely and independently.</p> <p>The initiative is expected to benefit around…
Doha, Qatar - The Empowerment and Elderly Care Centre (Ehsan) and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) have joined forces to launch the 'Wakib' initiative, aimed at improving digital literacy among senior citizens. The program, which will benefit around 240 senior citizens annually, focuses on teaching practical skills such as using smartphones, accessing e-government services, digital communication, online safety, and artificial intelligence applications.
Duha Al Buhendi, Director of the Digital Society and Digital Competencies Department at MCIT, expressed delight in the partnership with Ehsan. She emphasized the initiative's goal of empowering senior citizens to embrace technology confidently and incorporate it into their daily lives. The 'Wakib' program is part of the Ministry's 'Together Digital' initiative and offers tailored training to meet the unique needs of older individuals.
The courses aim to bridge the digital divide among older people, strengthen their digital capabilities, and ensure their active participation in Qatar's digital transformation. Ehsan's Executive Director, Manal Ahmed Al Mannai, stated that the initiative marks a significant milestone in the centre's efforts to enhance the well-being of senior citizens and enable them to benefit from the opportunities provided by the digital world.
Al Mannai highlighted the strategic partnership with MCIT as a testament to coordinated national efforts to create an inclusive digital society, ensuring that no segment is left behind. The 'Wakib' initiative aligns with Qatar's Digital Agenda 2030, focusing on building an inclusive digital society where everyone has the skills and opportunities to benefit from technological advancements.
By making digital technologies and government services more accessible to older people, 'Wakib' supports the objectives of Qatar's digital strategy, fostering independence, social integration, and active participation in national development.
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