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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was ranked as the leader in the Arab region's Internet penetration and application usage rates where, according to the Arab Media Outlook 2009-2013 report, 75% of the country's population use social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

More than 490 delegates from the media, technology and investment sectors returned home from the inaugural three-day Abu Dhabi Media Summit today, hosted by the Abu Dhabi Media Company.

Rapid TV News has reported that News Corp’s deal with Rotana is now 99% complete and will take place in January. News Corp will own 10% of Rotana’s shares. The announcement also stated a $26.7 million distribution deal between Rotana Media Group and Walt Disney Co., giving Rotana the advantage of competing for regional viewers.