Commentators are still debating the extent to which media contributed to the 2011 Arab uprisings, but one thing’s for sure: to the extent that the revolution was tweeted, much of it came through the feed of Sultan al Qassemi. Read more »
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Through Protests, One Man Helps Define Twitter
One of the most popular and prolific Twitter reporters is Sultan Al Qassimi, who tweeted minute-by-minute updates of the events in Egypt and Tunisia, says NPR. Read more »
UN Dispatch: 10 Must-Follow Twitter Feeds for Egyptian Protests
Sultan Al Qassemi named as “critical bridge” between Arabic language bloggers and the English speaking world when discussing the Egypt protests. Read more »
Barjeel Geojit wins CNBC award
An announcement of an award won by one of Sultan’s business ventures in recognition of their pioneering approach in the UAE and the Middle East. Read more »