Muharram 1445AH – Virtually Islamic News

Wed 29 Muharram 1445AH 16-8-2023AD
Dubai Internet, Environment

Dubai e-cycling

The National, Dubai launches campaign to collect 10,000 used devices for underprivileged pupils, 16 Aug 2023 “The Donate Your Own Device campaign, in co-operation with Emirates Red Crescent and Ecyclex, is...

Tue 28 Muharram 1445AH 15-8-2023AD
Artificial Intelligence, Iraq, Iraq Internet, Radio

Iraq AI News

Mohammad Ayesh, Middle East Eye, Not so paranoid about androids: Iraqi radio lauds AI, 15 Aug 2023 “A local Iraqi radio station based in the city of Mosul has resorted to using artificial...

Tue 28 Muharram 1445AH 15-8-2023AD
Censorship, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

Allegations: KSA block Vice stories

Guardian, Vice blocked news stories that could offend Saudi Arabia, insiders say, 15 Aug 2023 “Vice has repeatedly blocked news stories that could offend the Saudi government, leaving its...

Tue 28 Muharram 1445AH 15-8-2023AD
Business, China,, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet, Technology, UAE, UAE Digital

Chip Race

Joseph Wilkins, Markets Insider, Saudi Arabia, UAE join Elon Musk and Chinese tech titans in the race for scarce Nvidia chips, 15 Aug 2023 “Saudi Arabia and the United...

Tue 28 Muharram 1445AH 15-8-2023AD
European Union, Qur'an, Sweden

Qur’an Burning Responses

Deutsche Welle, EU image suffers in Malaysia, Indonesia over Quran burning, 15 Aug 2023 “The European Union’s attempts to bolster free speech in parts of Asia have taken another...

Sun 26 Muharram 1445AH 13-8-2023AD
Human Rights, Saudi Arabia

KSA Influencer arrest

The Guardian, Arrest of Saudi scholar and influencer another sign of social media crackdown, 13 Aug 2023 “A prominent Saudi scholar and Snapchat influencer has been arrested by Saudi...

Sat 25 Muharram 1445AH 12-8-2023AD
Hajj, Saudi Arabia, umrah

Haramain Railway

Tech on rails adds a different dimension to pilgrimage traffic …

Sat 25 Muharram 1445AH 12-8-2023AD
Jordan Internet

Jordan Cybercrime bill

Al Jazeera, Jordan’s king approves ‘draconian’ cybercrime law, 12 Aug 2023 “The King of Jordan approved a cybercrime bill that will crack down on online speech deemed harmful to...

Fri 24 Muharram 1445AH 11-8-2023AD
Artificial Intelligence, Fatwas, Hajj, Mecca, Pilgrimage, robots, umrah

Fatwa Robot in Mecca

Arab News, Grand Mosque employs ‘guidance robot’ for fatwa inquiries, 11 August 2023. “A “guidance robot” has been developed to assist pilgrims and Umrah performers in understanding the rituals...

Thu 23 Muharram 1445AH 10-8-2023AD
Iran, Iran internet, Iran Protests 2023, Iranian internet, Iranian Social Media

Satirist Bailed

RFE/RL’s Radio Farda, Iran’s Judiciary Says Satirist Missing Nearly Two Weeks Released On Bail, 10 Aug 2023, “Buri has more than 1 million Instagram followers attracted by his humorous...

Islamic Algorithms – book cover

Gary R. Bunt, Islamic Algorithms: Online Influence in the Muslim Metaverse (London: Bloomsbury Academic, 2024)

The ebook is out now; the hardcover will be out on the 2nd of May 2024; the paperback date is to be confirmed.

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Early Comments

“Gary Bunt’s Islamic Algorithms explores the dynamic relationship between technology shifts and the evolving engagement of Muslims online. Bunt emphasises the unchanging core of Islam, adapting its expression to developing technology. A testament to Bunt’s brilliance in the ever-changing Cyber Islamic Environments, this is a must-read for those interested in Islamic studies, digital Islam and Muslim metaverses.” ―Eva Nisa, Senior Lecturer of Anthropology, The Australian National University, Australia

“A timely and insightful exploration, the book offers a concise yet comprehensive glimpse into the evolving landscape of Cyber Islamic Environments. From the serene halls of Jakarta’s Istiqlal Mosque to the potential realms of Muslim metaverses, this book takes readers on a journey to unveil the dynamic relationship between Islam and technology. In a world where smartphones guide prayers and iPads connect elders in study groups, Bunt shares a compelling and timely perspective on the evolving relationship between Islam, technology and the digital age.” ―Umar Ryad, Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Leuven, Belgium

Bibliography and Glossary

Dubai e-cycling Wed 29 Muharram 1445AH 16-8-2023AD

Iraq AI News Tue 28 Muharram 1445AH 15-8-2023AD

Allegations: KSA block Vice stories Tue 28 Muharram 1445AH 15-8-2023AD

Chip Race Tue 28 Muharram 1445AH 15-8-2023AD

Qur’an Burning Responses Tue 28 Muharram 1445AH 15-8-2023AD

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