Letters

My name is Ahmed Alsayed and I’m a radio presenter on Radio Bahrain 96.5 FM and I host a show called the A List (weekdays 3pm-6pm).

I recently read the story you published about Zaina Arekat, a bed-bound musician who has recorded an album. It was such a touching tale that it inspired me to find her and get in touch to share her talent and story of courage with our listeners.

I just wanted to congratulate reporter Mai Al Khatib-Camille for such a beautiful article.

Ahmed Alsayed, radio presenter.

Keeping children safe online is one of the biggest challenges in today’s modern and hyper-connected world. It has become impossible for parents alone to monitor their every move online, leaving them vulnerable to cybercriminals, illicit content providers and cyberbullies.

In 2017, the Bahrain Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) launched the National Internet Safety Review (NISR), which found that 38 per cent of young people were victims of cyberbullying. According to the study, instant messaging, text messaging and social networking platforms are the three most common mediums used for cyberbullying in the kingdom.

In light of this, in March Kaspersky Lab will be hosting a first-of-its-kind, proactive, engaging cyber-security roadshow in Bahrain – targeted at school-going children between the ages of eight and 13.

Kaspersky’s own Maria Namestnikova, children’s online safety expert, and Amir Kanaan, general manager of Kaspersky Lab Middle East, will lead this campaign in Manama.

The ‘Safe Kids’ roadshow events will be conducted for free in around 20 schools in the kingdom and will be interactive, fun and educational sessions designed to engage students and make them conscious of their own online safety.

Maha Hussein, by email.