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Press Release

FDF organises digital training workshop for senior citizens at Jebel

Hafeet Community Centre

Abu Dhabi, February 8, 2024: The Family Development Foundation (FDF) conducted a digital
training workshop targeting senior citizens and residents at the Jebel Hafeet Community Centre in

Al Ain. The session provided guidance on the issuance of the ‘Barkitna’ card, in alignment with
the foundation’s efforts to ensure a happy life for elderly people in the community.

The digital training workshop seeks to develop the skills of senior citizens in the digital world and

different areas of advanced technologies. Through its efforts, FDF aims to keep the elderly people

well-informed on the developments in the society and ensure their social integration, invest their
energies in the community and other partnerships that support individuals and the country, and
improve communication opportunities between senior citizens, family members and the society.

Aisha Al-Katbi, Coordinator of Programs and Events at FDF, said: “The Foundation constantly
seeks to conduct various workshops on digital qualification for senior citizens and residents, with

the goal of enabling them to use social media and browse the Internet and manage digital systems
to keep up with the developments in the society and future generations. The move comes as a way

to help elderly people connect with family and friends along with improving their access to social,
economic and other services seamlessly, thus supporting their integration in the society.”

Furthermore, she stated that the digital training workshops cover various topics including the

internet, social media and the basics of Microsoft software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). It also
provides step-by-step guidance for using the UAEPASS app, registering in the TAMM platform,

downloading the Barkitna card and utilising government services available through the platform.
The workshop helps senior citizens use various apps such as WhatsApp, SnapChat, Google Maps,

and others.