Digital Dubai launches senior citizens track

The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai and Digital Dubai have announced the launch of the “Senior Citizens” track as part of the city’s Digital Balance Initiative for Families.

Embodying the spirit of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) designating 2026 as “Year of the Family,” aimed at strengthening family bonds, the Digital Balance initiative seeks to enhance senior citizens’ digital quality of life.

Rapidly evolving digital environment

This track aims to empower senior citizens and equip them with the necessary tools and skills for positive and safe interaction with the rapidly evolving digital environment. This initiative comes as a tribute to the valuable role this segment of society plays in building the Emirati family, and as recognition of the importance of integrating them into the digital journey in a way that strengthens family cohesion and unity in the modern era.

The Senior Citizens track represents one of the fundamental pillars of the Digital Balance programme, which was previously launched to establish a culture of conscious and responsible technology use in society. Its focus is particularly on senior citizens and retirees, recognising the needs and requirements of this demographic, and ensuring that all segments of society benefit from Dubai’s digital transformation journey.

“Through the Senior Citizens track, we move from the general concept of digital balance to a practical and customised application that directly addresses the needs of our parents and grandparents”

Introduction of this track within the Digital Balance Initiative for Families translates and supports the achievement of the goals of the Year of the Family, by focusing on raising digital awareness and building positive digital habits within families, through seminars, workshops, training courses, and practical tools and guidance materials.