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Q&A: Middle Eastern web technology for social change, with Esra’a Al Shafei
An open-source site, CrowdVoice, aims to make governments more transparent and accountable, its co-creator, Esra’a Al Shafei, tells SciDev.Net. Internet-based technology and tools are becoming vital elements in the movement...
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Egypt: Will Social Media lead to emotional blandness?
Social media penetration in Egypt is a staggering 68.21% from total online population (Facebook focused). People spend more time browsing their friend’s profiles than actually engaging in conversation or meeting...
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UAE: Kizad launches on Twitter
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: 11 October 2012 – Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) today officially launched its presence on Twitter, under the handle @KizadUAE. Kizad’s launch on Twitter...
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World Humanitarian Day Campaign Passes the 100 Million Mark and Sets its Sights on one Billion by 19 August 2012
The campaign jumped in momentum following a breathtaking live performance on Friday night at the United Nations General Assembly by Beyoncé The global campaign that aims to make social media...
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Visa spreads Olympics cheer across the Middle East and reaches new heights
Unique advert set at the top of the tallest building in the world as part of Visa’s Olympic Games integrated marketing campaign. Initiative part of Visa’s commitment to spread Olympic...
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African & MENA cities for sale on Million Dollar Earth
How would you like to own your own African or MENA region city? Algiers perhaps? Casablanca or even Sharm el Sheikh? Well now you can – in a sense. Million...
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Dubai Press Club Examines Impact of Social Networking on Society
DPC Announces ‘Conversations: Virtual Agenda’ Dubai Press Club (DPC) hosted a panel discussion on the social networking behaviour of the youth and its impact on the society. Titled ‘Youth and...