Snapchatters and Bitmoji-lovers now have access to brand new Arabic-language Bitmoji stickers.
Technology, UAE
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 5126
Facebook shares plummet over slow growth
Facebook shares took a hit after the world’s biggest social network reported weaker-than-expected user growth in the first full quarter since being rocked by a series of scandals on data privacy.
Saudis most active Snapchat users in the world: report
Over 9 million people from Saudi Arabia are active daily users of multimedia messaging app Snapchat.
Facebook wants more people to watch videos together
Facebook has announced that it is launching Watch Party to all Groups around the globe. Watch Party is a new way for people to watch videos on Facebook together in real-time
This online video challenge can get you arrested in the UAE
UAE authorities have warned the public against performing the dance challenge as it can endanger road users.
UAE residents can now inherit social media accounts
A land mark ruling in Germany last week confirms that social media accounts can be inherited by a person’s beneficiaries, a ruling which many jurisdictions are now likely to follow.
Facebook to open new offices for 6,000 employees
Facebook has reportedly announced that it would double its presence in London, acquiring nearly 600,000 square feet (56,000 square metres) of office space across two buildings in King’s Cross
Bahrain warns public against Qatar-run fake social media accounts
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has recently revealed that it uncovered social media posts that has shown systematic attempts to compromise the Kingdom’s national interests by influencing public opinion on various issues, including naturalisation, to damage the close and special Bahraini-Saudi relations.
Move over Warren Buffett: Facebook’s Zuckerberg now world’s third richest person
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken Warren Buffett as the world’s third-richest person, further solidifying technology as the most robust creator of wealth, Bloomberg reported.
Saudi female drivers receive positive feedback from GCC Twitter users
SEMrush analysed the sentiment of more than 20,000 tweets in KSA and the UAE during the week Saudi women were officially permitted to start driving on the Kingdom’s roads.