‘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’
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’
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
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...…
