NTRA Launches Expansion Campaign in Alexandria to Boost Digital Safety for Children
As part of its ongoing efforts to raise technological awareness and create a safe digital environment for children and youth, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) launched a comprehensive awareness campaign in Alexandria from October 11 to 18, 2026. The campaign aims to protect children and youth from online risks and harmful content, while raising public awareness about available services and users' rights.
Broad Partnerships and Multiple Supporting Institutions
The campaign includes organizing seminars and awareness programs in collaboration with various governmental, educational, and community entities across the governorate, most notably:
Universities and Academies: Alexandria National University, the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT), the Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST), and Borg El Arab Technological University.
National and Community Institutions: The National Council for Child and Motherhood, the National Council for Women, the Businessmen Association, the Media Center at Fathallah Technological School, Smouha and Al Ittihad Alexandria clubs, along with associations affiliated with the Ministry of Social Solidarity.
Meeting with the Governor of Alexandria to Discuss Cooperation
On the sidelines of the events, Eng. Ayman Attia, Governor of Alexandria, received a high-level delegation from NTRA led by Eng. Mohamed Ibrahim, Executive Vice President for Community Interaction and Official Spokesperson of NTRA, alongside leaders from executive and awareness departments. The meeting explored ways to strengthen mutual cooperation and expand digital initiatives. The Governor commended NTRA's national role in supporting and digitally empowering citizens.
Raising Awareness on Services and Users' Rights
The seminars highlight key modern services and initiatives provided to citizens, including:
The "My NTRA" application, complaint submission mechanisms, and consumer rights protection.
Ways to protect personal data and counter cyber threats and risks.
"Otmon" and "Otmon A'la Al-Akhar" Services: Integrated Digital Safety for Children
The campaign shed light on the Child SIM initiative, which offers two key services for parents:
"Otmon" Service: Provides safe browsing and searching on search engines, blocking access to harmful content as well as sites containing viruses or malware.
"Otmon A'la Al-Akhar" Service: Gives parents higher control by including all features of "Otmon" in addition to blocking social media websites and applications.
Line owners can easily activate either service by visiting any of the four mobile operators' branches or through their official applications, without requiring complex technical settings.