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Alfa should not force opt-in users to unwanted services
To keep a backup SIM card during periods of poor network performance, I bought two SIMs from the only mobile…
Artificial intelligence during Hajj: How safe is pilgrims’ data?
Muslims’ pilgrimage season (Hajj) was marked by the extensive use of 32 modern technologies by Saudi authorities to facilitate the…
How is South Lebanon coping with limited internet and communications amid Israeli bombing?
After over seven months of Israeli bombardment in South Lebanon, Caretaker Minister of Communications Johnny Corm finally mandated cellular companies…
Jordanian authorities crack down on online speech during the war on Gaza, illegally arrest detainees’ family members
Renewed and widespread controversy has erupted in Jordan over how to balance protecting people’s security with guaranteeing their right to…
Restricting sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) in Egypt sparks wave of misinformation
“I thought I knew a lot about sexual education and that I was immune to ignorance,” said Sarah Mahmoud. “I…
Algeria: Another year, another exam shutdown
Mehdi Jougi, a young Algerian working in digital marketing, is worried about Algeria’s upcoming high school exams, scheduled for June…
Press Release: Launch of the Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) project
Geneva, 11 June 2024. The CADE project, an ambitious initiative designed to empower civil society organisations (CSOs) to participate more…