#WeTweetForHer is the Sawab Centre’s twenty-sixth social media campaign either to directly counter terrorist messages or present positive alternatives to their violent and divisive ideologies.
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UAE parents “concerned” but “don’t take action” in protecting kids online
A majority of UAE parents (96 percent) worry about their children’s online safety but many may not know how to protect them, according to a recent study by Norton.2 5128
Facebook launches inquiry into data war with Cambridge Analytica
Facebook said in a statement that it was trying to determine the accuracy of allegations that a researcher gave Cambridge Analytica inappropriately obtained Facebook user data starting in 2014.
New platform for women e-Traders launches in UAE
Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) is set to host, in collaboration with the Department of Economic Development (DED), ‘Insta Hub – a platform for women e-Traders’, as the first of various initiatives and projects which the two parties plan to launch over the coming months.
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.
New UAE directive calls for responsible media content
The National Media Council (NMC) has unveiled a set of regulations for electronic media, which govern all online activities, including e-commerce; publishing and selling of print, video, and audio material; as well as advertising.
77 facts about cybecrimes
IT security jobs become more and more lucrative by the day. The demand is constantly growing because the global interconnectivity …
Artists can now post 3D models straight to Facebook
With Facebook 3D posts, anyone can swivel a 3D object around to see it from all sides by moving a mouse or tapping the screen, all within your newsfeed.
UAE’s #PostWisely campaign shows dangers of sharing tragedies online
The videos illustrate and highlight the harmful and unethical nature of sharing pictures and videos of negative situations such as accidents, bullying, pranks, and other ill-fated incidents on social media.
Facebook faces $125 million fine in data privacy battle
Facebook was threatened with a fine of up to $125 million on Friday, following allegations that the social media giant …
Google takes on Snapchat with its own ‘stories’ feature
This is a recently launched addition to the AMP Project that provides content publishers with a “mobile-focused format for delivering news and information as visually rich, tap-through stories,”