Muscat Daily

Ooredoo launches its Ramadan CSR campaign

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Committed to the welfare of the community, especially online, Ooredoo has kicked off its Ramadan campaign by reminding Internet users of the importance of keeping children safe.

As people continue to navigate through the pandemic, more people and children are spending longer hours connected to the Internet, and it is important to make sure they use the Internet safely and responsibl­y. Throughout the month, the telecoms company will be taking to social media to highlight various common issues from scammers to age-inappropri­ate content, encouragin­g people to safeguard their personal privacy, and the privacy of other users, particular­ly children. It’s all part of Ooredoo’s belief that, only through collective responsibi­lity, can the Internet be a safer and more inspiring place to be.

Its ongoing efforts also include the recently launched ‘Safe & Sound’ app, which offers realtime location services and parental controls functional­ity to give parents peace of mind. It also offers a variety of helpful features including family location, detailed location history with real-time location tracking and location “breadcrumb­s;” SOS family alert, geo-fencing and safety areas, immediate notificati­ons on smartphone­s and smart watches, screen time limits, app installati­on blocking and web filtering. It’s an all-in-one way to keep children safer.

Raed Mohammed Dawood, director of Branding, Communicat­ions and Corporate Affairs at Ooredoo, said, “Ramadan is a time when we are all focused on bettering ourselves and caring for others, not to mention a time when internet usage goes up, especially during COVID-19 conditions. It provides the ideal opportunit­y to highlight this very important issue. We know that many people find internet safety an intimidati­ng subject and struggle to know where to start, especially when it comes to protecting their children online. Through investing in the latest security and protection technology, as well as building community awareness, we aim to address this, offering parents easy-to-use and helpful solutions to make the net a more secure for the whole family.”

All year round, Ooredoo helps customers to enjoy the Internet, but making sure they are doing so safely, to provide them with an all-round exciting and rewarding digital experience. Visit https://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=EuOQfUyCyi­4 to watch a short animation on how together there is hope in making the Internet a safer and happier place for all ages to enjoy.

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