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Social Responsibility Is A Business Matter: A Guide For Tech SMEs In Lebanon
In Lebanon, telcos and major tech companies tend to impact users’ privacy and freedom of expression. A 2018 SMEX report…
Sudan junta shuts down Internet to cover-up horrific human rights violations
Following the massacre of peaceful protesters at a sit-in near the Army Headquarters in Khartoum on June 2nd, Sudan’s Transitional…
Save the Date: Bread&Net is back! 15 to 17 November 2019
SMEX is thrilled to announce the return of Bread&Net, the annual Arabic-language unconference to strengthen and defend human rights in…
Grindr Ban: Lebanese Courts Restrict LGBTQ+ Rights
A few weeks ago Ogero, the ministry of telecommunications operated internet service provider (ISP), blocked Grindr, a popular gay online…
Dear Careem, Stop Sharing Riders’ Personal Information with Drivers
It was recently revealed that Careem, the Emirati-based ride hailing company, recently purchased by Uber, routinely shares riders’ full names…
Uber buys Careem: What does that mean to us as consumers?
On Tuesday, Uber announced that it acquired Careem, the sole competitor in the Middle East, for $ 3.1 billion. $…
Vulnerability in touch’s SAT Protocol Threatens Millions
An exploit in touch’s SIM Application Toolkit (SAT) protocol enables companies and individuals to access any touch SIM card and…