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UAE introduces mandatory permit for social media influencers in digital advertising crackdown

News Desk 30/07/2025

With effect from next 3 months The UAE Media Council has introduced a mandatory permit system for individuals posting promotional content on social media platforms, regardless of whether the content is paid or unpaid, as part of a new regulatory framework aimed at tightening controls over the

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Do you know? Facebook launches passkey login for mobile devices

Arnold Pinto 04/07/2025

In a security overhaul Facebook users across the Middle East and beyond will soon be able to log into their accounts using passkeys, a digital authentication system designed to replace traditional passwords with a more secure and convenient login method. According to Meta, Facebook’s parent company, the new feature is expected to roll out on […]

Tech

Pope Leo XIV surpasses 18.6 million followers on X since May 8, 2025

Arnold Pinto 16/05/2025

Official X account is @Pontifex His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has swiftly become a dominant voice on mainstream social media, amassing over 18.6 million followers on X (formerly Twitter) since his election at the papal conclave in the Vatican on May 8, 2025. His digital presence marks a significant shift in Vatican communications, blending traditional […]

Health Tech

Health scientific systems seen too slow in addressing digital technology harms

Arnold Pinto 22/04/2025

Experts issue a warning Two leading researchers state that the rapid evolution of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence and social media, is outpacing the scientific systems meant to evaluate their risks. Writing in the journal Science, Dr Amy Orben of the University of Cambridge and Dr J. Nathan Matias of Cornell University argue that the […]

Lifestyle

Why has ChatGPT’s Studio Ghibli suddenly become so popular?

News Desk 02/04/2025

Taking social media by storm! Studio Ghibli, renowned for its charming and whimsical animation, has become a household name worldwide, mainly due to the creativity of its films. But what happens when a new AI-driven technology like ChatGPT steps into the world of Ghibli? Recently, ChatGPT has generated a buzz, especially on social media, by […]

Health Lifestyle

Study shows how social media posts and AI can detect heat stroke risks in real time

News Desk 18/03/2025

Japanese researchers report Researchers in Japan have demonstrated the potential of combining social media posts with deep learning models to detect heat stroke risks in real time, offering a new tool for public health surveillance. This innovative approach could help mitigate the impact of heat stroke during extreme heat events, which are becoming more frequent […]

NEWS DESK

Group-IB Discovers Scam Campaign Leveraging Fake Betting Game Advertisements on Social Media

PR News Desk 24/12/2024

Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced that it has uncovered scammers across the Middle East leveraging fake betting game advertisements on social media to target users and steal personal data and funds. Group-IB’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) found more than 500 deceptive ads and

NEWS DESK

The Digital Cooperation Organization hosted its first collaborative roundtable with social media

PR News Desk 28/08/2024

The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), a global multilateral organization committed to enabling digital prosperity for all by accelerating the sustainable and inclusive growth of the digital economy, hosted a strategic roundtable discussion with major technology companies, and social media and digital platform representatives to address the societal impact of the

Sport

Formula E hits TikTok milestone with 1 million followers

News Editor 2 31/07/2024

Cementing its growth as a leading motorsport Formula E has announced that it has surpassed one million followers on TikTok. This achievement underscores the series’ rapid growth and increasing appeal, particularly among younger audiences. As the world’s premier all-electric racing series, Formula E has seen a remarkable 235% increase in its TikTok following since the

UAE

What you need to know about the UAE media landscape in 2024

Arnold Pinto 14/03/2024

New research puts the spotlight on Gen Z In a dynamic analysis of the media landscape in the UAE, a deep dive into the evolving media consumption and engagement trends reveals intriguing shifts, especially among the younger demographic, notably Generation Z, according to a newly released YouGov survey. Leveraging December 2023 data from YouGov’s audience […]

NEWS DESK

Majority of Arab youth say social media addiction is leading to decline in mental well-being

PR News Desk 10/10/2023

While the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has among the highest levels of per capita adoption of social media networks globally, a majority of Arab youth say they are struggling to disconnect, and that social media addiction is negatively impacting their mental health.   These are some of the key findings under the theme, […]

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One million users sign up for Saudi Arabia’s first social network

PR News Desk 10/09/2023

Jaco platform aiming for 5 million users by the year-end September 10, 2023: In his first appearance on the business stage of Saudi Arabia’s first social network, Jaco’, Saudi entrepreneur Fahd Al-Shidi, the project supervisor, announced that the team expects to reach five million users soon. Al-Shidi added that Jaco’s ability to collect of more […]

Music Lifestyle

Defender unveils its new TikTok account with UK music star Kano

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2023

Defender, the revered British 4×4 brand, has launched its official TikTok account with pioneering British rapper, songwriter, and actor Kano, who will also provide the initial soundtrack for the new account. The new Defender TikTok account aims to inspire Defender clients – known to have a great passion for music – through innovative collaborations with […]