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Social Media, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Big Brother – Tech Issues Facing the Middle East

‘We Will Close Down Twitter’: Erdogan’s Attempt Fails

‘We Will Close Down Twitter’: Erdogan’s Attempt Fails

JUAN COLE: Let it be a warning to dictators around the world - a clumsy attempt to shut down Twitter in Turkey back-fires. …

Social Media Defeating Saudi ‘War on Pornography’

Social Media Defeating Saudi ‘War on Pornography’

CROSSROADS ARABIA: The authorities in the Kingdom admit that they're fighting a losing battle to stem a flood of pornography …

Desert Elixir: The Miraculous Powers of Camel Milk

Desert Elixir: The Miraculous Powers of Camel Milk

LAYLA: Its healing properties have been known by residents of the Middle East for generations. But there is increasing scientific evidence of its power…

UAE: The World’s Smartphone Leader

UAE: The World’s Smartphone Leader

ALEXANDER MCNABB: The United Arab Emirates leads the world in smartphone penetration, with 74% of mobile subscribers carrying one of the natty little devils in their pockets. …

‘Online Troll’ or ‘Genuine Critic’: The Difference is Clear

‘Online Troll’ or ‘Genuine Critic’: The Difference is Clear

ALEXANDER MCNABB: An Australian PR agency has got itself into a pickle with an ill-advised social media campaign. Trying to blame your audience is not a good strategy …

‘A Step Backwards?’ Bahrain Set to Curb VoIP Services

‘A Step Backwards?’ Bahrain Set to Curb VoIP Services

STEVE ROYSTON: The reason for the crackdown is predictably 'security'. The impact on much-needed inward investment may, however, be profound. …

Banned Sites: Jordan’s New Legislation Takes Effect

Banned Sites: Jordan’s New Legislation Takes Effect

M. LYNX-QUALEY: As of June 2nd a published list of news websites have been formally banned in Jordan. What next? …

Tweet Your Way Into Trouble: Social Media Dilemma

Tweet Your Way Into Trouble: Social Media Dilemma

ALEXANDER MCNABB: We have these incredibly powerful technologies which allow us to broadcast to the world as soon as a thought enters our head. …

Savvy: Young Egyptians Embrace New ‘E-Opportunities’

Savvy: Young Egyptians Embrace New ‘E-Opportunities’

MOHAMED EL SAYED, CGNEWS: The natural entrepreneurial spirit of many young Egyptians is being fashioned and directed in novel ways. …

Social Media: Looking Beyond Religion

Social Media: Looking Beyond Religion

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Too many people try to understand the Arab world by focusing solely on religion. That’s clearly important, but it’s not the whole story...…

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