Arabic is celebrated every year not only as a language spoken by 350 million people, but also as an incubator of cherished religious and cultural traditions. On the occasion last week of Arabic Language Day, initiated by the UN General Assembly in 1971, the discussion about the future of the language continues to be defined … Continued
A lack of Arabic content on the web is impacting Internet growth in the Arab world, a Google representative said on Sunday. Nelson Mattos, Google vice president of product management and engineering for Europe, Middle East and Africa, said that although the Arab world is home to the “highest growth rate in terms of Internet … Continued
The Middle East’s modest window for dissent, created by a surge in blogging and online journalism over the past decade, looks poised to narrow with a raft of measures across the region. A draft Internet law awaiting parliamentary approval in Syria is one such measure. The government says it would give a needed legal framework … Continued
Among the 1.8 million Muslims on pilgrimage, or Hajj, to the holy city of Mecca are a few stealing moments to send 140-character messages to the world. Here are snippets from the conversation on the Twittersphere. The Hajj, which should be performed by every Muslim with the means to do so at least once in … Continued
AT&T announced today a new sales and service center dedicated to serving customers in Arabic in the Midwest. Staffed by Arabic-speaking representatives, the new center provides customers who prefer to speak their native tongue with the full portfolio of AT&T services. The center allows customers to talk with a live Arabic-speaking representative and receive billing … Continued
Youtube, the video sharing website owned by Google, has launched an Arabic version of the popular Internet portal, it was reported on Monday. Google has launched a number of new versions, including those in Arabic, Slovenian, Ukrainian and Vietnamese, the Internet conglomerate confirmed to The National newspaper on Monday. “We are always looking for ways … Continued
On October 23, 2010, ictQATAR and Creative Commons will be hosting Digitally Open: Innovation and Open Access Forum. The Forum will address how innovation can thrive in the digital age through sharing and openness, covering issues such as digital content rights, the open cloud, open source software, openness in government, creativity and making money in … Continued
The United States said it was disappointed that the UAE planned to cut off key BlackBerry services, noting that the Gulf nation was setting a dangerous precedent in limiting freedom of information. PJ Crowley, spokesman, State Department, said: “We are committed to promoting the free flow of information. We think it’s integral to an innovative … Continued
Two prominent Israeli-Arab literary figures yesterday launched Qadita.net, an Arabic-language politics and culture website they say will tackle issues widely considered taboo in the Arabic press. Qadita website The site’s editors are author Ala Hlehel and Anton Shalhat, a journalist and culture critic. Hlehel said yesterday that the site is aimed at “restoring the written … Continued
On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I want to extend our best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world. Ramadan Kareem. Ramadan is a time when Muslims around the world reflect upon the wisdom and guidance that comes with faith, and the responsibility that human beings have to one another, and … Continued
Lebanon on Thursday became the latest Middle East state to voice security fears over BlackBerry smartphones, as the United States stepped in to the growing row over the popular devices. Saudi Arabia is to suspend BlackBerry services on Friday after the Canadian manufacturers failed to meet its demands, while the United Arab Emirates announced at … Continued
The threat by the United Arab Emirates to shut down mobile services on BlackBerrys like e-mail and text messaging underscores a growing tension between communications companies and governments over how to balance privacy with national security. BlackBerry Ban Extends to Visitors (August 3, 2010) While communications companies want to be able to ensure that their … Continued
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