To mark the International Day of Older Persons (IDOP), Hamad International Airport (HIA) and the Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan), one of the centres operating under the Qatar Foundation (QF), launched a joint collaborative programme aimed at enhancing the awareness of the valued elderly regarding travel procedures, services, and accessibility facilities available at the airport.
The move contributes to greater independence and confidence while traveling and provides them with a smoother, more comfortable, and inclusive travel experience.
The launch of the programme is part of both entities’ commitment to strengthening community partnerships and integrating efforts aimed at empowering the valued elderly and improving their quality of life.
It also seeks to reinforce the concept of inclusion and provide them with the opportunity to directly learn about HIA’s facilities, travel services, digital solutions, and the available channels for requesting assistance throughout the various stages of their journey. The programme includes organizing periodic visits for the valued elderly to HIA, featuring guided and introductory tours of the airport’s facilities and services dedicated to travelers, as well as awareness sessions covering the key stages of the passenger journey, travel procedures, digital solutions, and accessibility services. (QNA)
