Mohammed bin Salman’s Media Obsession – and What it Means for Dissent
Control over the media is central to the Saudi crown prince’s transformation program – and to Jamal Khashoggi’s death.
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Ghaliah Tech: Running the Influencer Economy in the Gulf
Social media influencers pervade the Gulf. They grace billboards on Kuwait’s Gulf Road, stream on millions of people’s Snapchat and Instagram stories, and kickoff corporate events and social campaigns.
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Media, Youth, and the New Saudi Arabia
The stunning arrest of dozens of prominent princes, ministers, and businessmen once thought untouchable, and indications of a broadening campaign against corruption, raise fundamental questions about the future direction of Saudi Arabia.
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Online Writing Platforms: Tackling Taboos
“If you don’t condemn homosexuality in traditional print outlets, you’re not going to get published.” This is one of the many reasons that led Shaikha Al-Bahaweed, a writer from Kuwait, to start writing for online writing platforms Manshoor and Raseef22.
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“Meet The Al Ameri’s”: The Everyday Life of a Young Emirati Family
After gaining wide popularity on Instagram for sharing inspirational and humorous posts about his everyday life with his wife and children, Khalid Al Ameri started “Meet The Al Ameri’s.” This vlog features Khalid and his wife Salama, and their two children, Abdullah and Khalifa.
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Saudi Leadership and Qatar Media
The past week has witnessed an unprecedented escalation of tensions among the Gulf Cooperation Council states, culminating with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain severing ties with Qatar.
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twofour54’s creative lab: Nurturing Arab Media Talent
In April, the United Arab Emirates launched the Soft Power Council to enhance the country’s image regionally and globally.
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The Virtual Gulf Empowers Young Voices
The emergence of social media marked a turning point in Gulf public engagement.
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The Gulf Reacts to the United States’ Election of Donald Trump
The world reacted with surprise to the election of Donald Trump as the 45th U.S.
Al Balad: Raising the Bar for Omani News
Oman’s first online newspaper, Al Balad, is run by a group of local youth: Turki Al-Balushi, Ali-Alansari, Noora Almeer, Rahma Al-Judaili, Firas Altubi, Salah Al-Balushi, Rahma Alsawafi, Talib Alabri, and Ghalib Alabri.
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