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Oracle in Lebanon could threaten digital sovereignty
The American company Oracle and Lebanon’s Minister of State for Technology and Artificial Intelligence, Kamal Shehadeh, recently signed an undisclosed…
Bread&Net 2025: Building a collective movement for digital rights in the WANA region
Bread&Net took place in Beirut in October 2025, bringing together more than 550 participants from across the West Asia and…
Human Rights Day: SMEX reflects on a year of advocacy for digital rights
Over the past year, digital rights have faced increasing pressure. As governments and corporations deploy and develop new technologies at…
Digital Rights During the War on Lebanon: October 17, 2024
Beirut, October 17, 2024 | This week, the Israeli occupation has targeted “safe” areas in Lebanon as another war strategy…
Saudi Authorities Monopolize Media and Advertising Discourse “by Law”
Through global forums and media, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been keen on spreading progressive discourse in an effort…
