Gone are the days when school projects meant flipping through dusty encyclopaedias at the library. Today, with just a few clicks, children can unlock a world of knowledge, expanding their horizons and connecting with cultures across the globe. The digital age has transformed learning, making information more accessible than ever. However, alongside these exciting opportunities come new risks that parents and educators cannot afford to ignore. Online learning is no longer a luxury but a necessity, a reality-driven home during the COVID-19 pandemic. As families, schools, and governments embraced virtual education, the need to safeguard children in the digital space became clearer than ever. The responsibility does not fall solely on tech developers or policymakers – it is a shared effort involving educators, parents, and children themselves. Since 2010, SafeSurf has been an active initiative of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)’s Online Safety Department. Aimed at creating a safer online environment for Bahrain’s youth, SafeSurf copes with latest trends and the extreme digital shift to ensure a safer internet-use for users in the Kingdom. We spoke to May Ali AlGhatam, Online Safety Manager, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) about the role of the Online Safety Department and how their SafeSurf initiative […]