{
  "id": 11039427,
  "title": "HIA, Ehsan make travel more accessible for elderly",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/hia-ehsan-make-travel-more-accessible-for-elderly",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/734560/qatar/hia-ehsan-make-travel-more-accessible-for-elderly"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the International Day of Older Persons, Hamad International Airport (HIA) and the Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan), a Qatari Foundation initiative, launched a program to make travel more accessible for the elderly. This initiative aims to empower the elderly, improve their quality of life, and ensure a smoother, more comfortable, and inclusive travel experience.\n\nThe program includes periodic visits to the airport, guided tours of its facilities and services, and awareness sessions on various aspects of the passenger journey. These sessions cover travel procedures, digital solutions, and accessibility services, helping the elderly navigate their travel experience with greater confidence and independence.\n\nEhsan's Executive Manager, Manal al-Mannai, highlighted the importance of community partnerships in supporting the elderly. She emphasized Ehsan's commitment to integrating their efforts to empower the elderly and enhance their independence and active participation in society. The program combines awareness with practical experience, aiming to better understand the elderly's needs and provide services that meet those needs.",
  "summary": "To mark the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP), Hamad International Airport (HIA) and the Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan), one of the centers operating under the Qatar Fo...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "HIA, Ehsan team up to make travel more accessible for older persons",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/hia-ehsan-team-up-to-make-travel-more-accessible-for-older-persons",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:07:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}