Saudi Arabia – Virtually Islamic News

Wed 17 Ramadan 1445AH 27-3-2024AD
Artificial Intelligence, Gender, robots, Saudi Arabia

KSA Robots

Rizwan Choudhury, Interesting Engineering, Sara: Saudi Arabia’s first humanoid robot reflects national values, 24 Mar 2024 “Saudi Arabia has unveiled its first humanoid robot, named Sara. Developed by the Riyadh-based...

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 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 15 Rabi Al Awwal 1445AH 30-9-2023AD
Manga, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Manga

Dean Takahashi, VentureBeat, At Manga Productions, the Saudis tap a new generation for talent | The DeanBeat, 29 Sep 2023 “In Saudi Arabia, more than 70% of the population...

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
Ethiopia, Human Rights, Saudi Arabia

KSA ‘Migrant Killings’ Allegations

Reuters, Ethiopia says it will investigate alleged migrant killings with Saudi Arabia, 22 Aug 2023 “Saudi Arabian officials did not respond to a request for comment about the investigation....

Fri 2 Safar 1445AH 18-8-2023AD
Games, Gaming, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia Internet

KSA Gamers

Arab News, Smartphones used to play video games by over 70 percent of weekly gamers in Saudi Arabia, study shows, 18 Aug 2023 “The study [based on a YouGov...

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

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