On Safer Internet Day — February 6 — Google announced the launch of an online safety course in Arabic (g.co/DigitalCitizenshipCourseAR). The course is designed to help teachers and parents learn how to create a safe and positive experience online for students. By taking the course, teachers will learn how to integrate online safety learning and activities into their classroom curriculum. Google also published localized video tutorials on YouTube that will offer children online safety tips like how to protect their devices, how to strengthen their sign-ins and how to avoid scams.
The digital citizenship course, which is found on the Google for Education website, focuses on four areas:
l Safety on the go — importance of strong passwords, how locking the mobile device helps protect personal information, how to avoid potentially harmful downloads, understanding the difference between private and public WiFi networks, and how to use the latter safely.
l Safe browsing — how to distinguish between legitimate and dubious sources of information and how to incorporate best practices to critically evaluate online sources of information.
l Safety from phishing and scams — how to recognize potential scams that happen on the web and through email, learning how to avoid them, understanding what encryption is, and how to check if a web page is encrypted.
l Online reputation management — understanding why privacy matters, how to help students identify and report inappropriate behavior, and help them think about how to conduct themselves online, even in the face of difficult situations.
Joyce Baz, head of communications at Google in MENA, said: “As people do more online everyday, they need to be able to connect and explore the web with confidence and trust to get the most out of it. We want to build a safer web for everyone so that it remains a positive, safe place that inspires everyone to do and discover more. We take online safety and the safety of the Internet seriously with our products, tools, shared resources, as well as industry partnerships.”
According to a 2017 YouGov poll that surveyed 1000 millennials (ages 18-30) in the UAE, 56 percent of respondents said their parents or school teachers never spoke to them about the importance of strong passwords and online safety (54 percent in Saudi Arabia, 60 percent in Egypt).
Google launches Arabic online safety course for teachers
Google launches Arabic online safety course for teachers
LuLu launches Italian Food Festival 2025 across the Kingdom
LuLu Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of the Italian Food Festival 2025, a weeklong culinary showcase bringing the richness of Italian cuisine to shoppers across the Kingdom. The festival is being held at all LuLu stores in Saudi Arabia, reflecting the retailer’s commitment to offering world-class international food experiences.
The event was inaugurated in the presence of distinguished guests, including Dr. Giovanna Mariotto, head of the Consular and Visa Section; Dr. Romano Baruzzi, head commissioner for Italy in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait; and Dr. Ahmed Soliman, trade analyst at the Italian Trade Agency in Riyadh. Mohammed Haris, director of LuLu Saudi Arabia, along with senior management representatives, also attended.
Authentic Italian experience
The Italian Food Festival 2025 features a wide selection of traditional Italian products, including cheeses, pasta, sauces, olive oils and premium grocery items, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables imported from Italy. LuLu’s hot food and bakery sections are serving freshly prepared Italian dishes daily, giving customers the chance to enjoy authentic flavors crafted with quality ingredients.
Through initiatives such as the Italian Food Festival, LuLu Saudi Arabia continues to strengthen its position as a preferred destination for global cuisines, offering customers access to international products while maintaining high quality standards and competitive pricing. The festival enhances the shopping experience by combining variety, authenticity and culinary discovery under one roof.
