A Russian cosmonaut for the Russian Federal Space Agency has snapped a photo of Dubai from the International Space Station while orbiting the Arabian Gulf and shared it on social media.
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UAE, Saudi Arabia users among most active on social media
Social media is increasingly becoming embeded in every individual’s life. From a professional perspective, social media platforms are the chosen medium to which customers create their own content, hunt for new products and services, and share their opinions on certain topics.0 10706
Instagram will soon let users download their data
Facebook-owned Instagram will soon allow its users to download a copy of all the content they have uploaded on the photo-sharing platform, according to reports.
UAE launches anti-extremism site #WeTweetForHer campaign
#WeTweetForHer is the Sawab Centre’s twenty-sixth social media campaign either to directly counter terrorist messages or present positive alternatives to their violent and divisive ideologies.
Media licence now mandatory for social media influences in UAE
Individuals and organisations conducting “commercial activities” via social media in the UAE are now required to attain a media licence under a new directive announced on Tuesday.
UAE’s #PostWisely campaign shows dangers of sharing tragedies online
The videos illustrate and highlight the harmful and unethical nature of sharing pictures and videos of negative situations such as accidents, bullying, pranks, and other ill-fated incidents on social media.
Google takes on Snapchat with its own ‘stories’ feature
This is a recently launched addition to the AMP Project that provides content publishers with a “mobile-focused format for delivering news and information as visually rich, tap-through stories,”
Facebook turns 14: Zuckerberg reflects on past “mistakes”
Facebook upbeat about ad sales amid usage decline
Facebook has reassured investors on Wednesday that its digital ad business will continue to remain profitable, in spite of the …
Facebook should be regulated like tobacco, says tech CEO
Facebook and other addictive technology products should be regulated like cigarettes, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said.
Instagram adds animated GIF stickers to Stories
You can now add moving sparkles, word art or fun accessories like sunglasses or hats to your Instagram Stories, by simply tapping the blinking ‘GIF’ option when you tap to add a sticker to a photo or video.