Sarah Cupler • 26 May 2023

A Brief Overview of AI Use in WANA

Governments and private sectors in West Asia and North Africa are calling to employ AI to strengthen their economies and…

SMEX • 25 May 2023

Jordan: How are users affected by the TikTok ban?

This article was originally published on 7iber in Arabic. SMEX provides this translation.  Social media platforms and other communication services…

Zeinab Ismail • 23 May 2023

Syria: Internet shutdowns planned despite promises to keep it on

Yesterday, news spread on social media about the intention of the Syrian authorities to cut off internet services in conjunction…

SMEX • 22 May 2023

Open Letter: The Prime Minister of Iraq must commit to #KeepItOn at the upcoming cabinet meeting, and put an end to internet shutdowns during exams

To: Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister of Republic of Iraq; The Office of the Prime Minister Cc: Ibrahim Al-Jubouri,…

How Disinformation Campaigns Endanger Lives in Sudan • 19 May 2023

How Disinformation Campaigns Endanger Lives in Sudan

For the past month, disinformation has been raging across social media platforms in Sudan. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and…

Safaa Ayyad • 16 May 2023

Does Blocking ‘Bolt’ in Lebanon Serve the Interests of Drivers or Monopolists?

“My only option is to use Bolt’s motorbike service, both to avoid traffic and for the low ride fare,” Tima,…

Najla Ben Salah • 11 May 2023

Tunisia No Longer Safe for Journalists and Advocates of Free Expression

“Some mindless people who are demanding freedom of expression are unaware that they already have it, but they’re living in…