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Web 2.0 Development in Dubai UAE Web 2.0 websites in the UAE are few and far between. One of the largest issues impacting web 2.0 community developments in the UAE is the lack of an effective and standardized Moderation System and guidelines from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of the UAE which results in many community based websites being blocked by Etisalat the UAE's telecommunications operator. In general adoption of Web 2.0 communities has been focused on websites developed outside of the UAE although a number of website companies are now starting to develop social communities in Dubai which includes Dubai Lime the website community for the Dubai Original Music Scene. Website development in the UAE is generally restricted to static pages of content. Some websites that utilize web 2.0 technology in the UAE include Onlime Website Developments: http://www.dubailime.com http://www.qualityoasis.com http://www.uaeestateagent.com Although Web 2.0 is being used in the UAE only a few companies are developing on the platform due to the issues of what is and what is not acceptable to UAE internet users Uae#Internet based on Islamic sensitivities. In general a website development in Dubai or the UAE can not as a rule: Provide any information or point of view derogatory to Islam or the Profit Mohamed PBUH Provide a platform for dating Contain swearing or sexual references Contain information critical of the government of the UAE Companies that have embraced Web 2.0 as a platform for web development in the UAE include Onlime - http://www.onlimeme.com Maqsad - http://www.maqsad.com Flip Media - http://www.flippcorp.com CactMedia - http://www.cactimedia.com All communities should be heavily moderated as the countries regional operator Etisalat deploys automated software to pick up and filter content from Dubai based developers based on keywords that match certain filters. Links Web 2.0 |
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