Treating "Internet Addiction" in Wasit Youth Centre

Almuntada Al Islami in Sharjah, held the first summer cultural activity entitled "Internet Addiction”, as part of the Almuntada 's goals aiming at promoting Islamic culture, in light of the developments of the digital age, among the segments of society. The first scientific forum was held over two days at Wasit Youth Centre, in Sharjah affiliated with the he Rubu' Qarn Foundation for Creating future Leaders and Innovators, with the participation of experts and consultants in education and human development. Almuntada discussed a number of cultural topics related to the treatment of internet addiction. Prof. Dr. Bushra Ahmed, Head of the Education Department at the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sharjah, discussed two main topics. The first topic tackled the “information chaos: concept and impact”, which partially helps educators to handle and develop the information chaos, while employ and understand it, and even anticipate it at times. The second topic touched on the impact of new means of communication in bringing about a change in the lifestyles and culture of individuals of all ages, the new generations in particular.