Saudi Arabia Internet – Page 2 – Virtually Islamic News

Wed 3 Ramadan 1445AH 13-3-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Gender, robots, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

Coding Issues

Joshua Zitser, Business Insider, A ‘male’ humanoid robot was unveiled in Saudi Arabia. It then inappropriately touched a female reporter, 11 Mar 2024. “QSS, which did not immediately respond...

Sun 1 Shaban 1445AH 11-2-2024AD
Apps, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

Qalbox

Qalbox profiled here: Zaira Lakhpatwala, Arab News, Muslim-centric streaming app Qalbox gaining in popularity in MidEast, 10 Feb 2024 “Part of the popular Muslim Pro app, the Qalbox library...

Fri 28 Rajab 1445AH 9-2-2024AD
Arabic, Artificial Intelligence, Bard, Google, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

Arab News, Saudi content creator answers most-searched questions on AI in new series “Titled “Googleyat,” the six-episode Arabic series is hosted by Saudi content creator Abdullah Al-Alawi and features...

Fri 7 Rajab 1445AH 19-1-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Digital MENA, MENA, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet, UAE, UAE Digital

KSA AI

MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, Saudi Arabia goes big in Davos as it looks to become a top AI tech hub for the Middle East, 19 Jan 2024 “Becoming a tech...

Thu 22 Jumada Al Akhira 1445AH 4-1-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

KSA AI Mecca

Sara Zouiten, Morocco World News, Saudi Arabia Integrates AI Technology to Enhance Visitor Guidance at Grand Mosque, 4 Jan 2024. “The General Authority for the Affairs of the Two...

Sat 8 Rabi Al Awwal 1445AH 23-9-2023AD
Human Rights, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet, Twitter, X

MBS Confirms Tweet Death Sentence

Joey Shea, Human Rights Watch, Saudi Crown Prince Confirms Death Sentence for Tweets, 22 Sep 2023 “Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, known as MBS, has confirmed that retired teacher...

Wed 28 Safar 1445AH 13-9-2023AD
Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

KSA, NUFC + Social Media

iNews, I am the sister of a Saudi political prisoner – this is what I want Newcastle fans to know, 13 Sep 2023 “Lina al-Hathloul has been vocal about...

Sun 25 Safar 1445AH 10-9-2023AD
Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

KSA Social

Arab News, First Saudi social network attracts 1m users in 2 months, 10 Sep 2023 “… supervisor of the Jaco network, Fahd Al-Shidi, said the aim was to achieve...

Mon 19 Safar 1445AH 4-9-2023AD
Human Rights, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet, X

X KSA Lawsuit

Stephanie Kirchgaessner, Guardian, Twitter accused of helping Saudi Arabia commit human rights abuses, 4 Sep 2023 “Lawsuit says network discloses user data at request of Saudi authorities at much...

Tue 6 Safar 1445AH 22-8-2023AD
Australia, Gender, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

Manal al-Sharif Profile

Manal al-Sharif is profiled here (with a specific online emphasis): Alice Vrajlal, Refinery 29, Manal al-Sharif Helped Legalise Women Driving In Saudi Arabia — But Her Activism Hasn’t Stopped...

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

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