Khaleej Times Online reports that according to a recent study conducted by YouGovSiraj and commissioned by anaZahra.com, online has definitely become a women’s space in the Middle East. Figures reveal that 71 per cent of Arab women belong to a social networking site, 66 per cent connect with friends online on daily basis, 83 per cent access the internet from home and 34 per cent spend at least 10 hours a week online.

Khaleej Times Online reports that Noor Islamic Bank and Noor Takaful announced the launch of the new online social media forum, shapeyourcountry.com, an initiative that aims for connecting people living in the UAE, encouraging dialogues amongst industry leaders and giving users the opportunity to interact and share their views on living and working in the emirates.