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Gulf countries lead in mobile internet access
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The Arab Spring in 2011 prompted many to take notice of the digitally connected youth who spearheaded—and sustained—the political movements in the Middle East and North African countries. These countries have relatively low overall internet penetration. However, the young culture, as well as the experience and coordination of...
Egypt’s military council opens Facebook page
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Cairo: Egypt's Supreme Council of the armed forces, which is currently running the country after protests ousted president Hosni Mubarak, has opened a Facebook page to promote its image among youngsters.
"This page will make it possible for people to make complaints or requests," the army said in a statement.
This new form...
Egypt bans Al-Jazeera channel as protests escalate
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Moscow : The Egyptian authorities have imposed a ban on the work of the Arabic TV channel Al-Jazeera in Egypt amid escalating anti-government protests in the north African country, Egypt's state television announced on Sunday.
According to the announcement, the accreditations of Al-Jazeera journalists in Egypt have been annulled and the...