Today the social media landscape in the Middle East resembles the squares and streets of the Arab Spring cities of yore: it is a new battleground for hearts and minds between regimes, Islamists and activists; between young and old; between freedom and constraint. Read more »
Archives for February 2015
London Social Media Discussion with Sultan al-Qassemi
Discussion with Gulf blogger Sultan al-Qassemi and PS21 executive director Peter Apps on the changing face of social media in the middle east from the Arab spring to ISIS. Read more »
Young Artists in the GCC
Young Khaleeji artists, with and without the support or knowledge of their respective governments, have over the past few years challenged the status quo and shattered stereotypes about what was previously perceived to be a passive populace. Read more »