Vodafone Qatar has partnered with Dreama Orphan Care Centre and Protection and Social Rehabilitation Centre (Aman) to support their students’ remote learning using 5G technology, amid the coronavirus pandemic that has forced all students in Qatar to continue their education virtually.
In addition to the centres being equipped with high-speed Internet powered by its GigaNet 5G network, Vodafone Qatar has provided the students with laptops and tablets, the company has said in a statement.
Vodafone Qatar chief human resources officer Khames al-Naimi said, “As part of our corporate social responsibility, we are pleased to be able to bridge the technology gap for the children of Dreama and Aman.
“We hope that by extending the benefits of our 5G network and improving accessibility to devices especially at this time, we can help make sure they have access to learning with no disruptions. We believe in education and its importance to every person as a fundamental right, and support the important work done by the centres.”
Having access to a 5G-supported online learning environment will be especially beneficial for Dreama and Aman teachers and students to use capabilities such as video-calling as part of their lesson plans to engage with one another in real time, the statement notes. 5G’s incredible speed allows for a superior web browsing experience and faster downloads/uploads when sharing documents and high-quality content to enhance the overall learning process.
Mariam al-Misned, CEO of Dreama and acting CEO of Aman, said: “We sincerely thank Vodafone Qatar for their gracious support to our students and for making it possible for us to provide them with the highest standards of online education while we prioritise their safety. With these technological tools, we are confident that students will be better empowered to keep pursuing their educational goals.”
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