Facebook might have almost fully penetrated core markets such as the U.S. and Europe, two regions in which the world’s largest social network’s growth is slowing. But there’s still plenty of room to grow in the MENA regions: the Middle East and North Africa countries. And Facebook is growing rapidly in that part of the [...]
Egyptian Activist/Musicians are Creating the On-Going Soundtrack of ‘Arab Spring’ Revolution
June 14, 2012 | Posted by
Last week, Egyptian activist and musician Noor Noor tweeted a photo of his hands, covered in bandages. He wasn’t badly injured; in fact, the tweet included a smiling emoticon and read more like the proud display of a battle wound. In a way, it was: Noor had broken three drumsticks playing at a march to [...]
Former Egyptian Pres. Hosni Mubarak Given Life Sentence
June 2, 2012 | Posted by
CAIRO — An Egyptian judge on Saturday sentenced former President Hosni Mubarak to life in prison for the killing of unarmed demonstrators during protests that ended his rule. It was the first verdict of an Arab ruler brought before the law by a popular revolt and for many Egyptians it may be the greatest achievement [...]
