Saudi Arabia – Virtually Islamic News

Wed 25 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 27-11-2024AD
China,, Digital MENA, MENA, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

KSA China Tech ‘boost‘

Alvin R. Cabral, The National, China Telecom could boost Saudi Arabia’s tech capacity at huge scale, 26 Nov 2024 “The Beijing operator is the fourth-largest telecom company globally in...

Thu 5 Jumada Al Oula 1446AH 7-11-2024AD
Alphabet, Artificial Intelligence, Google, KSA, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

KSA AI

There have been significant investments in AI (especially Arabic LLMs) in KSA as Saudi Arabia attempts to position itself as a key tech hub. Google is opening an AI...

Wed 20 Rabi Al Thani 1446AH 23-10-2024AD
Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet, X

X Saud Al Qahtani (updated)

Guardian, X admits ‘error’ led to reinstatement of key suspect in Jamal Khashoggi murder, 22 Oct 2024“Hours after the Guardian reported on the account being reinstated, it was suspended...

Mon 18 Rabi Al Thani 1446AH 21-10-2024AD
Israel, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet, Spyware

Yahya Assiri Spyware Allegations

Reuters, UK-based Saudi dissident can sue Riyadh for alleged spyware use, court says, 21 Oct 2024 “He [Yahya Assiri] is suing Saudi Arabia at London’s High Court, saying the...

Sat 25 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 28-9-2024AD
Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

KSA e-payments

Nadin Hassan, Arab News, From cash to clicks: Saudi Arabia’s e-payments revolution, 28 Sep 2024 ” Imagine a bustling Riyadh souk where every transaction is just a tap away —...

Fri 24 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 27-9-2024AD
Arabic, Artificial Intelligence, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet, translation

Arabic AI ++

Nada Hameed, How an AI-driven platform is bridging linguistic and cultural gaps in content creation, 26 Sep 2024 “But what truly sets STUCK? apart is its ability to handle...

Wed 8 Rabi Al Awwal 1446AH 11-9-2024AD
Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

KSA Nvidia

There is plenty of significant detail in this report, focusing on AI in KSA.

Wed 6 Dhul Hijjah 1445AH 12-6-2024AD
Egypt,, Hajj, Mecca, Pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia

’Illegal’ Hajj (update)

‘Illegality’ is probably in the eye of the beholder here: AFP/France 24, Hajj on the cheap: off-the-books pilgrims hide out in Mecca, 5 Jun 2024. “Living on canned beans...

Tue 28 Shawwal 1445AH 7-5-2024AD
Human Rights, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

KSA and Human Rights

Tom Levitt, The Guardian, ‘They’ve destroyed us because of some tweets’: why has Saudi Arabia targeted these three sisters?, 7 May 2024 “Last week one was sentenced to 11...

Tue 28 Shawwal 1445AH 7-5-2024AD
Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

KSA Conspiracy Claim

Islamic Algorithms – book cover

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

Explore the book

Hardcover and ebook editions are available now; the paperback edition’s publication date is to be confirmed.

Gary R. Bunt, 2024

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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

Review by Michael Dhanoya (University of Leicester) in LSE Blogs

“Islamic Algorithms is a great contribution to the topic of Digital Religion …”

Review in The Muslim World‘ by Dr Akif Tahiiev of Goethe-Universitat Frankfurt am Main

Indonesian influencers Thu 18 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 19-12-2024AD

Malaysia AI Regulation Thu 18 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 19-12-2024AD

Tate Tax(ed) Thu 18 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 19-12-2024AD

Syria Situation(s) Wed 17 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 18-12-2024AD

AI Chatbot Wed 17 Jumada Al Akhira 1446AH 18-12-2024AD

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