The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has once again warned UAE social media users against the potential legal implications of information on various online platforms.
UAE, Saudi Arabia users among most active on social media
Social media is increasingly becoming embeded in every individual’s life. From a professional perspective, social media platforms are the chosen medium to which customers create their own content, hunt for new products and services, and share their opinions on certain topics.
UAE calls for crack down on social media regulations
The FNC endeavours to combat online misinformation, fake news and hate speech through stricter regulations on the platform.
UAE Federal National Council calls for stricter social media regulations
Members of the Federal National Council has reportedly called for stricter regulations for social media platforms.
Do not post photos of traffic accidents on social media: UAE authority
Police in the UAE have issued a warning for motorists about circulating photos and videos of accidents on social media.
Social media makes data analysis a challenge, says expert
“Social media is now polluted with fake news and reflects inaccurate reality of public opinion. Data analysis is a challenge since we are dealing with Cloud Computing and Big Data that forces diplomats to determine their messages through only numbers,” said Dr. Mohammed Ayish, Head of the Mass Communication Department at the American University of Sharjah.
Media licence now mandatory for social media influences in UAE
Individuals and organisations conducting “commercial activities” via social media in the UAE are now required to attain a media licence under a new directive announced on Tuesday.
Dubai users can now easily split bills via social media
Liv., the lifestyle digital bank by Emirates NBD, has announced two new features within its mobile app, allowing customers to instantly split bills with friends and family, and tag their expenses according to personalised categories.
Research develops algorithms to detect evasion efforts in social networks
The research team at Khalifa University led by Assistant Professor of Computing Science Dr. Talal Rahwan is providing insights into …
Social app Amino launches in Middle East
Amino, an app that offers a platform to create and find communities for “any interest in the world”, is …
Kaspersky Lab: 23% of UAE children have faced threats on social media
The company embarked on a series of interactive cybersecurity performances at selected schools in Dubai, aimed at driving awareness around online safety.
Social media campaign drives reduction in Abu Dhabi road accidents
The Abu Dhabi Traffic and Patrols Directorate said the online awareness campaign titled ‘Together’, has helped in raising road safety awareness among drivers, after smart applications were used to reach out to people through the above social media sites.
NEOM sparks over 60,000 social media mentions in first week
According to monitoring service Meltwater India & Middle East, over 75 percent of the social media chatter was posted in Arabic, followed by 24 percent in English.
Kuwait sets up social media monitoring committee
Kuwaiti daily Al Qabas reported that the governmental committee will comprise representatives from the ministries of foreign affairs, interior, information and endowments.
GBM adopts social selling concept with LinkedIn
Gulf Business Machines (GBM) has become the first regional IT company in the GCC to adopt LinkedIn’s Sales Navigator tool …
Dubai-based Mara Social Media acquires Nimbuzz
Mara Social Media, a Dubai-based platform, has announced that it has acquired global mobile calling and messaging app Nimbuzz, with 200 million users across the Middle East and India.
Facebook founder’s social media accounts hacked
Over past few days, hackers have managed to access Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s Twitter and Pinterest accounts, as well as the social media accounts of other celebrities
The new face of social networking
Niche social media brands can easily go unused. Gartner’s Managing Vice President for Marketing Leaders Julie Hopkins explored the potential of the lesser-known.
Hitachi Data Systems to discuss social innovation solutions at GITEX
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS) has announced its participation at GITEX Technology Week taking place from 18th to 22nd October.
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