Survey: WhatsApp tops list of Qatar’s favorite social media tools
The survey found that Qataris in particular have embraced the technology, with 97 percent of those polled using it, and for more than just sending simple messages to friends.
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Qatari high-jumper Barshim sparks online meme
How high can Barshim jump? That's the question people are asking on Twitter following the Qatari athlete's record-breaking performance at the IAAF Diamond League final.
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Qatar experts design new app to identify Twitter rumors
New online application TweetCred will rate tweets based on a scale of 1 to 7, according to how credible the user posting the message is believed to be.
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Israel opens ‘virtual’ embassy to reach out to GCC nations
Israel’s foreign ministry has launched a Twitter account to reach out to Gulf countries, with which it historically has had little official diplomatic interaction. In one of its first tweets,…
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Study: Qatar residents spend more time on FB, Twitter in Ramadan
The online habits of Qatar residents change significantly during Ramadan, with residents clocking far more hours on Facebook and Twitter than before the month begins, a regional study of nine…
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Qatar has 4th highest percentage of Facebook users in the Arab world, report shows
Qatar has the fourth highest percentage of Facebook users in the Arab world, according to a new report published by the Dubai School of Government, which has studied social media usage…
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Cartoons, birthdays and books – four fun things to do this week in Doha
In terms of interesting events, December seems to be giving last month a run for its money. This week alone, there are at least four things that might be fun…
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Study: After 2010 drop, Qatar now leads GCC in Facebook growth
Qatar has posted the most dramatic increase in Facebook users in the region with a 165 percent growth since last year, a recent analysis by local social media agency Spark…
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Kuwait and Bahrain look to tighten media controls; verdict out on Qatar
Gulf neighbors Kuwait and Bahrain are looking to strengthen regulation of media, especially social media, as both countries feel the bite of online freedom of speech. In Bahrain, the government has…
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