Tech Sovereignty – Virtually Islamic News

Thu 2 Ramadan 1447AH 19-2-2026AD
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Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet, UAE, UAE Digital
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Inbetween discussions of other forms of sovereignty, this one seems to have been underreported:

From @therestpolitics.bsky.social Good points on tech sovereignty in this pod, and KSA-UAE politics/influence

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— Gary R. Bunt (@garyrbunt.bsky.social) 18 February 2026 at 14:49

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Tags: Digital MENA KSA Saudi Arabia Internet UAE UAE digital

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