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Mobily launches Saudi computing ‘cloud’

Company aims to utilize infrastructure in a more ‘green IT’ manner.
2010-06-27 14:05:25

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All eyes on the World Cup

Nowadays World Cup fans have a myriad of options when it comes to watching the games, and to avoid absenteeism businesses are feeling obliged to provide ways to watch the tournament.
2010-06-21 17:20:07
All eyes on the World Cup - Nowadays World Cup fans have a myriad of options when it comes to watching the games, and to avoid absenteeism businesses are feeling obliged to provide ways to watch the tournament.

Technology

Special report: Ferreting out fakes

Counterfeit wristwatches and handbags used to be restricted to back alleys. But these products are now swamping the Internet on a massive scale.
2010-06-20 11:38:28
Special report: Ferreting out fakes - Counterfeit wristwatches and handbags used to be restricted to back alleys. But these products are now swamping the Internet on a massive scale.

Technology

Where would you be most likely to use Internet wi-fi?

It looks like Etisalat’s plan to provide wi-fi access in a park in Dubai may not work out – most people aren’t interested.
2010-05-24 10:36:58
Where would you be most likely to use Internet wi-fi? - It looks like Etisalat’s plan to provide wi-fi access in a park in Dubai may not work out – most people aren’t interested.

Microsoft, Google foresee Arabic language web growth potential

Google and Microsoft seek to enrich Arabic content online, as internet use in the Arab World has seen rapid growth following greater accessibility.
2010-04-26 09:22:23
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The revolution will not be televised

Iran is using technology to shut down growing protests against the regime, but anti-government forces are fighting back.
2010-04-18 15:37:58
The revolution will not be televised - Iran is using technology to shut down growing protests against the regime, but anti-government forces are fighting back.

Technology

Ten old-school Middle East websites

Before we went all Web 2.0, the internet was an altogether less colorful place. Kipp checks out how things looked back in the ancient days of online (that is, circa 1996).
2010-04-08 16:36:49
Ten old-school Middle East websites - Before we went all Web 2.0, the internet was an altogether less colorful place. Kipp checks out how things looked back in the ancient days of online (that is, circa 1996).

Media and Marketing

Internet phone lines 38 times more expensive in UAE

Lack of competition and passive regulation to blame for high virtual private network charges, says report.
2010-03-17 09:32:03

We want ‘democracy’

Democracy is the “most important priority” for the Arab youth, according to a recent survey. But some say this marks an urge for greater self-determination, rather than a change in the political regime.
2010-03-08 14:47:15
We want ‘democracy’ - Democracy is the “most important priority” for the Arab youth, according to a recent survey. But some say this marks an urge for greater self-determination, rather than a change in the political regime.

Bing not so 'Bada' in the Middle East

Microsoft criticized after its search engine is found to censor results for users in Arab countries.
2010-03-07 18:53:49

March 7

Dubai Death: 'The Last Assassination of its Kind'?; Loosey Goosey Saudi; How to Get Customers on Facebook and Twitter; Recovery in Progress; Car recalls: from Toyota to Nissan; The World's Most Anticipated Architecture
2010-03-04 17:43:58
March 7 - Dubai Death: 'The Last Assassination of its Kind'?; Loosey Goosey Saudi; How to Get Customers on Facebook and Twitter; Recovery in Progress; Car recalls: from Toyota to Nissan; The World's Most Anticipated Architecture

Calling in cheaper rates

The UAE has just approved the license for its third telecoms operator, Yahsat. Will this lead to a greater variety of services and lower prices for consumers?
2010-03-01 13:52:17
Calling in cheaper rates - The UAE has just approved the license for its third telecoms operator, Yahsat. Will this lead to a greater variety of services and lower prices for consumers?

Telcos call time on the recession

The UAE has more cellphone lines per person than anywhere else on Earth. No wonder the two phone operators have engaging plans for the future.
2010-02-24 18:32:03
Telcos call time on the recession - The UAE has more cellphone lines per person than anywhere else on Earth. No wonder the two phone operators have engaging plans for the future.

The futility of a Facebook fatwa

The Middle East is witnessing exponential growth in the use of social networking sites, despite the apparent social problems posed by the likes of Facebook.
2010-02-08 13:59:06
The futility of a Facebook fatwa - The Middle East is witnessing exponential growth in the use of social networking sites, despite the apparent social problems posed by the likes of Facebook.

A great telephonic leapfrog… backwards

Telecoms operator du launched a new prepaid landline tariff today. The news may prompt many UAE residents to ask, ‘what’s a landline?’
2010-02-03 15:32:54
A great telephonic leapfrog… backwards - Telecoms operator du launched a new prepaid landline tariff today. The news may prompt many UAE residents to ask, ‘what’s a landline?’
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