A land mark ruling in Germany last week confirms that social media accounts can be inherited by a person’s beneficiaries, a ruling which many jurisdictions are now likely to follow.
Technology, UAE
UAE parents “concerned” but “don’t take action” in protecting kids online
A majority of UAE parents (96 percent) worry about their children’s online safety but many may not know how to protect them, according to a recent study by Norton.2 4121
Facebook to open new offices for 6,000 employees
Facebook has reportedly announced that it would double its presence in London, acquiring nearly 600,000 square feet (56,000 square metres) of office space across two buildings in King’s Cross
Bahrain warns public against Qatar-run fake social media accounts
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has recently revealed that it uncovered social media posts that has shown systematic attempts to compromise the Kingdom’s national interests by influencing public opinion on various issues, including naturalisation, to damage the close and special Bahraini-Saudi relations.
Move over Warren Buffett: Facebook’s Zuckerberg now world’s third richest person
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken Warren Buffett as the world’s third-richest person, further solidifying technology as the most robust creator of wealth, Bloomberg reported.
Saudi female drivers receive positive feedback from GCC Twitter users
SEMrush analysed the sentiment of more than 20,000 tweets in KSA and the UAE during the week Saudi women were officially permitted to start driving on the Kingdom’s roads.
Revealed: The Facebook posts World Cup fans have liked the most this summer
In the MENA region, over 11 million users on Facebook discussed the Egyptian National Team, while more than 10 million discussed the Moroccan team.
WhatsApp’s new feature brings big changes to chat groups
The Facebook-owned instant messaging service WhatsApp has released a new feature that will give group chat admins more power.
Facebook’s latest move a game-changer for cryptocurrencies
Facebook’s on Wednesday has reversed its controversial ban on cryptocurrency ads and will now allow some preapproved advertisers to promote crypto businesses and services, like exchanges.
After building an online empire, Facebook dabbles in print media
Facebook on Tuesday launched a quarterly print magazine called Grow aimed at business leaders and execs.
Abu Dhabi enhances traveler experience this summer
AUH is now offering transit visas on arrival and optimising digital platforms for flight updates and passenger processing systems as well as providing stronger Wi-Fi connection.