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How Jordanians are using the internet [Infographic]

Although internet penetration in Jordan is only around 48%, those who do use the internet have been incredibly active. Of the 1.5 million...

Internet growth Jordan Social Networks

Social media in ramadan:exploring Arab user habits on Facebook and Twitter [Report]

During Ramadan, netizens tend to spend more time surfing the web, and social media consumption and user habits change significantly. It is...

Ramadan Social Networks Social Media

How the Arab world uses Facebook and Twitter during Ramadan [Infographic]

During Ramadan, netizens tend to spend more time surfing the web, especially on social media channels. Engagement with regional brands in...

Digital Advertising Social Networks Social Media

Why Ahmed Nassef left Yahoo: A look at Telfez, his new social TV startup

Ahmed Nassef, one of the Middle East’s early internet pioneers, announced last month that he has left his role as Yahoo! VP and managing d...

Social TV Departures SmartTV

Can this Facebook clone become the biggest social network in Yemen?

Could the Arab world's next social network come from... Yemen? Why invent the wheel, the cofounders argue. “We created a design very s...

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Egyptian 'Social Mirror' lets users analyze their personal Twitter and Facebook accounts

Egyptian social media analytics startup 25trends just launched a new “Social Mirror” service, allowing individuals to get a detailed rea...

Social Networks Social Media Analytics

How to create the perfect Pinterest, Google+, Facebook and Twitter post [Infographic]

Does the perfect social media post really exist? As social media platforms have evolved over the years, so have their uses and functions...

Social Networks Social Media

6 ways to boost your sales through social media

The question of return on investment (ROI) from social media spending continues to linger in the mind of many social marketers. And while...

Social Networks Facebook Social Media

DIC Excellence Series: Twitter Time Management in Dubai

Dubai Internet City is hosting a talk titled “Twitter: Time Management” as part of their Excellence Series. The event will take place on Jun...

Social Networks Social Media

Twitter now offers free account analytics. How does it benefit users?

With 6.5 million users in the Arab world, Twitter is easily the second most popular social network in the region, and the world,...

Networking Social Social Networks

Social media usage in the Middle East [Infographic]

Facebook is far and away the most popular social network in the Middle East, with 58 million users, around 18% of the total population of...

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Spelling mistakes on social media: who's making them? [Infographic]

It's no secret that spelling mistakes can cost your company millions. But unfortunately, they are a common phenonmenom on social media, ...

Social Networks Social Media

Will this Egyptian startup be the next Pinterest of the Middle East?

With women making up 70% of worldwide Pinterest users, and 97% of Pinterest’s Facebook fans, one image-sharing social network s...

Social Networks Social Media Fashion

What does Yahoo!'s acquisition of Tumblr mean for users?

Yesterday, Yahoo! Inc. announced their $1.1 billion acquisition of microblogging platform Tumblr. Although the six-year-old...

Social Media Acquisitions

DIC Excellence Series: Facebook Page Optimization in Dubai

Dubai Internet City is hosting a talk titled “Facebook Page Optimization” as part of their Excellence Series. The event...

Social Media Social Networks

Trends in Internet Usage in the Arab World [Report]

Did you know that 28% of Arab internet users prefer social media as their main source of news? Individuals worldwide are downloading...

Social Networks Social Media Mobile

Why your startup should be on Instagram, Tumblr and Pinterest

The number of social network users in the Middle East is expected to grow by 23.3% in 2013, creating a new opportunity for...

Social Networks Social Media

Weekly Wrap-Up: April 28 - May 2

Winning a major competition can definitely mean a lot for your startup. But equally as important is where you take your startup after. Just...

Weekly Wrap-Up Social Media MITEF Arab Business Plan Competition

Social Media Awards Beirut Honors Lebanon's Bloggers, Startups, and Celebrities

“The most powerful weapon in the Middle East is not sarin gas or nuclear weapons, it’s your smartphone,” asserted Britain’s Ambassador to L...

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Turkey

8 (Tweetable) Stats to Know about E-Commerce in Turkey

The Süleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey (Image via Travel Busy)As Turkey's economy grew from $200 billion in 2011 to almost $800 billion ...

Facebook Social Media Mobile

How Social Media is Affecting the Arab World [Infographic]

Social media is a force for empowering entrepreneurs, say 86% of those polled in a study by the Dubai School of Government (DSG). Drawn fr...

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DIC Excellence Series: LinkedIn, More than your CV

Dubai Internet City is hosting a talk titled “LinkedIn: More than your CV” as part of their Excellence Series. The event will take place on ...

Social Networks Social Media

Global

Converting Fans to Customers: How to Create a Successful Social Media Marketing Strategy

Social media has become a common, and now required, staple to any successful marketing strategy. Not merely because it exposes a business...

Social Media Arabnet

Social Media Bootcamp, The Online Project

Interested in taking your social media presence to the next level? Do you have unanswered questions about social media? Join The Online...

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