During the first half of October, Best Buddies Qatar organized a three-day intensive training program to equip members of the Citizen Chapter with essential skills for using the metro system. The training covered all practical aspects, from purchasing metro tickets and topping up metro cards to identifying station gates, to understanding and following the safety and etiquette guidelines required when using metro stations. The sessions were delivered in detail to ensure that all participants fully understood and retained the information presented.

The theoretical component of the training took place over the first two days at Qatar Rail’s headquarters in Al Wakra, while the practical application and simulation exercises were conducted on the third day across various metro stations, including Msheireb, Lusail, and Legtaifiya. Participants expressed great satisfaction with the workshop, emphasizing the value and relevance of the training in facilitating daily mobility. They noted that the metro is among the safest, most punctual, and most comfortable modes of transportation in Qatar, offering high-quality service and convenience at an affordable cost.

One of the most positive outcomes of the workshop was that participants had already begun using the metro independently in their daily lives, applying what they learned during the training. This success was further enhanced by Qatar Rail’s generous gesture of providing gold membership cards to all participants, which had a profoundly positive impact on their motivation and confidence.

This workshop represents one of the strategic initiatives adopted by Best Buddies Qatar to develop daily living and social skills among members of the Citizen Chapter, ultimately promoting greater independence and self-reliance in their everyday lives.