Cyber Fun for Everyone This is the theme from Modhesh Friends Forum homepage, next to the picture of Modhesh, the lovable character. The theme sums up the offering on the website (www.emodhesh.ae) during the summer vacation. It also reflects Dubai eGovernment's desire to showcase another dimension of eServices through a positive interaction with the public at the social level. The forum is intended to encourage children to take interest in modern IT solutions and hone their skills to deal with various applications.
The website offers information to its curious little users, including those from outside the emirate, who are hearing of DSS for the first time. These users can get a full introduction to DSS, right from the time it was launched. For site visitors living in Dubai, the website has incorporated thorough information about DSS events. The design and colors truly reflect the spirit of summer activities and surprises.
Modhesh Friends Forum is available in two languages, Arabic and English. The special annual forum, open to children from all nationalities between the ages of 9 and 18, gives children an opportunity to chat with Modhesh, the mascot of Dubai Summer Surprises.
Modhesh Friends Forum moderates discussions on a broad range of topics, such as Islamic stories, Arab culture, skills and inventions, video games, painting, etc. Winners of the forum are entitled to attractive prizes during the 65 days of summer festivities that will continue till August 22.
The website information is available under these sections:
DSS This section is the best source of information on DSS. It takes the user to the DSS website, which incorporates detailed information about events, sponsors, contests, prizes and location. In short, everything you need to know about DSS.
Events Users can browse all the various events of DSS 2008, their timings and location, using this link.
Friends’ Forum The key section in the website is "Modhesh Forums”, where Modhesh’s friends meet daily and have discussions on relevant topics. At the top of the page, users are urged to have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions and complete the registration process before taking part in the forum. Members are offered many services, such as browsing members’ list, daily and weekly calendar, browsing members' daily participation, searching forums according to their topics, in addition to other services.
News & Gallery This section allows users to read news about Dubai eGovernment Modhesh forums.
Another Dimension Modhesh Friends’ Forum reveals another dimension of eServices by creating public interaction on a social level. This dimension features:
1) Interaction with government entities: A number of sections contain suggestions and feedback. This helps government entities obtain the opinion of eServices users and accordingly enhance their services. 2) Exchange of information: The forum is a vibrant source of information for participants. We are not referring to the DSS events schedule, but to the direct impressions of these events on them. It is a real marketing channel and helps to separate well-received events from others through the feedback sent by participants. 3) Tourism marketing: The forum is an innovative and significant way for tourism marketing, especially among active members abroad. This is in sync with the core objective of DSS. 4) Honing skills and making friends: The amount of valuable information exchanged through the forum is huge, especially messages received under the "Little Discoverer", "Little Painter", "Little Inventor" and "Little Technician", making the forum a place to meet little pioneers. 5) New channel: The forum is a very convenient channel to make children familiar with Dubai eGovernment services.
We would like to commend the forum’s team for its remarkable achievements, and would like to stress the need for evaluating the forum’s contribution in a methodical manner.
