Published on Al Bawaba (http://www.albawaba.com)

Facebook and Twitter on Watch 24 Hours by Dubai Police

Published April 5th, 2012 - 13:39 GMT

In light of recent social networking snafus, Dubai police is putting all its efforts into watching websites like Twitter and Facebook on a 24-hour basis to prevent anti-UAE sentiments; More information on the Muslim Brotherhood's surprising presidential candidate; Samir Geagea's almost assassination; Jordan in the springtime; In the land of coffee and donuts.
Known for having a freer environment than surrounding gulf countries, the UAE still aims to monitor derogatory comments about state and government.
© 2012 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com [1])
The Next Web [2]
Dubai Police are monitoring Facebook and Twitter 24 hours a day
"Last week the Dubai Chief of Police called for legal action to be taken against Twitter users who criticize the UAE. It would seem that the Dubai Police are keeping a close eye on Twitter, as well as Facebook, to catch out ‘culprits’."
Egyptian Chronicles [3]
The man who does not speak much yet wants presidency
"Who is Khairat El Shater ? A question that many Egyptians from outside Muslim brotherhood are asking themselves now especially that he is going to run for presidency representing Egypt's most organized power."
A Separate State of Mind [4]
Samir Geagea’s Assassination Attempt
"Head of the Lebanese Forces narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in his house in Meaarab, Keserwein, earlier today. While taking a stroll outside, Geagea heard gunshots. So he ran for a safe place only to find the spot he was standing at had two bullet holes."
7iber.com [5]
Photos: Springtime in Jordan
Advertised as being a desert, Jordan is at its most stunning- and green! - in the springtime. So, community-based blogging website 7iber is highlighting some beautiful photography of Jordan's vibrant spring environs.
Beirut Drive-By Shooting [6]
“In The Land Of Milk And Honey”
This Lebanese blog highlights a billboard that can sum up the mornings of several of Al Bawaba's staff.
Source URL: http://www.albawaba.com/blog_roundup/dubai-police-watch-twitter-facebook-419946

Links:
[1] http://www.albawaba.com
[2] http://thenextweb.com/socialmedia/2012/04/05/dubai-police-are-monitoring-facebook-and-twitter-24-hours-a-day/
[3] http://egyptianchronicles.blogspot.com/2012/04/man-who-does-not-speak-much-yet-wants.html
[4] http://stateofmind13.com/2012/04/04/samir-geageas-assassination-attempt/
[5] http://www.7iber.com/2012/04/photos-springtime-in-jordan/
[6] http://beirutdriveby.blogspot.com/2012/04/in-land-of-milk-and-honey.html