Students at Dubai schools encouraged to enhance Internet skills

'The Internet touches every aspect of our lives. It is a useful medium of education, entertainment and communication. But to derive the maximum benefit from this efficient tool, it is essential to learn how to use the Internet efficiently,' said Marwan Al Naqi, Acting Manager, Community Outreach & Marketing, Dubai e-Government.

After presenting guidelines on how to overcome hackers and viruses, Naqi encouraged the students to learn about the different aspects of the Web and use them in their dailies lives, including studies, and day-to-day transactions.

'Dubai has emerged as the leader in IT in the region because of the vision of its rulers to leverage the Web services and improve business and community relations,' added Naqi. Dubai e-Government has made it possible for people to pay their bills, fines and license fees online, without the need for standing in queues, through the advanced portal www.dubai.ae. People can now download forms and submit them online. They can do multiple transactions through a single sign on system.'

'It is important that youngsters learn to use the computer in all aspects of life, as the future moves towards a paperless society. Been computer literate is an essential tool for today's job market,' said Fatma Ghanem Al Merri, Director of Al Raya School for Girls.

The presentation was part of the series of community outreach programmes being conducted by Dubai e-Government to increase awareness of e-Services; in an effort to prepare the community for when more than 70 per cent of government services will be made available online.