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BlueSky has many similarities to X, experts say, making it an easy transition for users. AFP

Will BlueSky eventually dethrone X as the global town square?

TechnologyNovember 21, 2024

Governments need to engage with figures such as Elon Musk but also require social media firms to be regulated, say experts. AFP

Governments play catch-up to rein in social media giants

TechnologyNovember 15, 2024

Some have speculated that US president-elect Donald Trump may want to try and step in to ensure TikTok's future in the US despite concerns he stressed during his first term. AP

Does Donald Trump want to ban TikTok?

TechnologyNovember 15, 2024

Sheikh Hamdan meets the chief executive of X Linda Yaccarino in Dubai on Friday. Photo: X

Sheikh Hamdan explores partnership during meeting with CEO of X Corp

UAENovember 14, 2024

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, meets TikTok's chief executive Shou Zi Chew.

TikTok's chief executive Shou Zi Chew meets Sheikh Hamdan, Crown Prince of Dubai

TechnologyOctober 31, 2024

Filipina cook Abi Marquez has been dubbed the lumpia queen on TikTok. Photo: Abi Marquez

The Filipina food content queen starting new chapter of her career

FoodOctober 12, 2024

Instagram's teenage account protections are first be introduced in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. PA

'Be a parent': Debate rages over how to tackle teen technology use

TechnologySeptember 27, 2024

The 1987 court case, Palestine Information Office versus Shultz, was brought up during TikTok's court hearing as it seeks to keep operating in the US. AFP

How a US court decision on Palestine might determine TikTok’s future

TechnologySeptember 19, 2024

Displaced Palestinian children wait for food rations in Deir Al Balah, Gaza. LaunchGood has helped to raise money for displaced Palestinians. AFP

Muslim-run crowdfund site raises $520m for causes around world

USAugust 30, 2024

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Shadi's take on the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov in France

CartoonAugust 26, 2024

Pavel Durov founded Telegram along with his brother Nikolai in 2013, with a mission of promoting an open-source messaging platform. AFP

Who is Pavel Durov and why is his arrest significant?

TechnologyAugust 26, 2024

TikTok is one of the most used social media platforms in the UAE. Photo: Aaron Weiss / Unsplash

Should parents control their teenagers' use of social media?

LifestyleAugust 20, 2024

Restaurant owners have hit out at social media influencers taking advantage of collaborations to get free food and drink with nothing in return. AFP

Dubai restaurant owners hit out at fraudulent influencers

UAEAugust 16, 2024

Government regulators have long feared the polarising effects of social media on national politics. EPA

Social media needs regulation – and it's coming not a day too soon

CommentAugust 14, 2024

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson delivering a speech last month in Salzburg, Austria. AFP

UK riots: Britons should think twice before believing some politicians

OpinionAugust 14, 2024

Instagram ban continues in Turkey as activists file legal challenge

MENAAugust 06, 2024