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Importance of social media in the United Arab Emirates.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216714
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The region is especially vulnerable to online misinformation due to high internet penetration rates (of over 90% across the region) combined with low public trust in government…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263703
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The demonstrations were triggered by Assad’s mid-August announcement of big fuel price increases, only partly mitigated by rises in salaries and pensions. However, they have been…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281840
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Prior to the 2011 Arab uprisings many states in the region lacked legal frameworks to regulate or control digital platforms and online media, but this is no longer the case. In…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197781
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The Nur satellite was lifted by the two-stage Qased satellite launch vehicle (SLV) into orbit 425 kilometres from earth. This followed a second failed launch in February by the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252251
ISSN: 2633-304X
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In October, Netanyahu travelled to Oman -- the first visit there by an Israeli premier in decades. In the past few years, relations between Israel and most of the six Gulf…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240175
ISSN: 2633-304X
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On the same day, its new USD450mn desalination project, publicised as the most sustainable in the region, was reported to be on track for completion. DEWA, the emirate’s principal…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266317
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He has moved to roll back some of their penetration of state structures and revenue streams. However, they are striking back, with ongoing rocket attacks targeting US interests…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253926
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This trend was sustained in 2023 with USD23bn worth of investments in US markets alone. However, Gulf investments are subject increasingly to greater Western scrutiny because of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285434
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Some Gulf states have targeted the development of an indigenous arms industry as part of their economic diversification efforts.