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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.
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