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Social Media / May 31, 2009 / 3 Comments

Top 20 Twitterati in the MENA Region

We have released the top 20 twitterati, the Tweet elite, whose feeds attract thousands of followers and whose 140-character spews…

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Online / May 29, 2009 / 3 Comments

On June 1st: Are You Going To BING IT or GOOGLE IT

After the buzz around Mircosoft launch of $80 million to $100 million campaign for Bing, the search engine it hopes…

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Online / May 28, 2009 / Comments Off on IAB Releases Guideline for Social Advertising

IAB Releases Guideline for Social Advertising

IAB, Interactive Advertising Bureau, has released some of the most important guidelines for the world current meme. Social media is…

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Online / May 28, 2009 / Comments Off on Facebook To Launch Virtual Currency

Facebook To Launch Virtual Currency

Facebook has confirmed that it’s setting up new virtual currency for its users. The currency development is in ALFA testing…

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Online / May 27, 2009 / Comments Off on FREE TRAINING ON LINUX: 1st of JUNE in DUBAI

FREE TRAINING ON LINUX: 1st of JUNE in DUBAI

After the 1st meet-up on May 18th for UAELUG, United Arab Emirates Linux User group, everyone in the room felt…

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Online / May 27, 2009 / Comments Off on Facebook Added $200M in Deep Pockets

Facebook Added $200M in Deep Pockets

Digital Sky Technologies, a Russian investment firm for internet and technology, has invested $200 million in the leading social networking…

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Online / May 26, 2009 / 1 Comment

YAMLI TOOLBAR RELEASED: Typing Arabic Anywhere

It’s not just another toolbar added to your tools in your Firefox browser, it’s a toolbar that uses Yamli technology…

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Online / May 26, 2009 / Comments Off on Twitter Makes Hollywood Interactive; And What About Us

Twitter Makes Hollywood Interactive; And What About Us

I was waiting for the moment when the TV production folks start recognizing the importance of better ecosystem to interact…

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Online / May 25, 2009 / Comments Off on Ahmadinejad is not OBAMA: Facebook is Banned

Ahmadinejad is not OBAMA: Facebook is Banned

Obama’s success in attracting voters during his presidential campaign, didn’t sound good news for Ahmadinejad, the president of Islamic Republic…

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Online / May 23, 2009 / 1 Comment

TasmeemME BETA launch: Creative Talent in the Middle East

TasmeemME, meaning tasmeem Middle East, is the first online networking site for creative talents across the region. Whether you’re an…

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Online / May 23, 2009 / Comments Off on Imagine Cup Egypt 2009: Tackling Tough Problems & World Can’t Wait

Imagine Cup Egypt 2009: Tackling Tough Problems & World Can’t Wait

Round one doors closed, this year, more than 300,000 students from 100 countries are registered for Imagine Cup 2009, a…

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Online / May 23, 2009 / 1 Comment

Interactive Ad Effectiveness Report: Let’s Get Real & Explore

McPheters & Company, a company specialized in strategic planning and research for brands and for companies in media-related fields, has…

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Online / May 21, 2009 / Comments Off on Mideast Tweets Beta Launch – Tweeple, Tweets, Fun

Mideast Tweets Beta Launch – Tweeple, Tweets, Fun

Mideast Tweets helps you discover how Twitter is being used in the Middle East and North Africa, and what is…

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Online / May 21, 2009 / Comments Off on Alkasir BETA Launch means Circumventing Website Censorship

Alkasir BETA Launch means Circumventing Website Censorship

A new tool that allows internet users to access blocked websites was developed by Walid Al-Saqaf, a Sweden-based Yemeni and…

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Online / May 20, 2009 / Comments Off on MECOM Expo to extend focus on “Communications for Enterprise”

MECOM Expo to extend focus on “Communications for Enterprise”

The only dedicated “Communications for Enterprise” trade show and conference in the Middle East – MECOM ’09 will be held…

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Online / May 20, 2009 / Comments Off on The 2nd Global Business Opportunities program has launched from Amman

The 2nd Global Business Opportunities program has launched from Amman

The second version of Global Business Opportunities program has launched under the patronage of HRH Princess Sumaya Bint El-Hassan, the…

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Online / May 19, 2009 / Comments Off on Best of Qatar’s Television Now Online

Best of Qatar’s Television Now Online

Qtel’s pioneering Mozaic Must See TV Guide– the monthly magazine providing a full preview of the best television – is…

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Online / May 19, 2009 / Comments Off on Pluto and AVG Technology Join forces in MENA Region

Pluto and AVG Technology Join forces in MENA Region

AVG Technology the global security solutions leader protecting more than 80 million consumers and in 167 countries has partnered with…

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Online / May 18, 2009 / 2 Comments

First UAE Linux Meet-up: Linux is not Scary System

I had a live interview with Imthiaz Rafiq co-founder of the first United Arab Emirates Linux Meetup Group that had…

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Social Media, Startups / May 17, 2009 / 1 Comment

Intel Capital to invest in Jeeran and ShooFeeTV

Intel today announced that Intel Capital, its investment organization, will be investing in two digital content companies: Jeeran and ShooFeeTV….

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