Exciting News! The Special Issue on the Digital Divide in the Middle East and North Africa, Co-edited by Glenn Muschert and me, is Now Published! 🌟

After a long journey, Glenn and I are thrilled to announce that our special issue on Digital Divide in the MENA region is finally out. We had the privilege of collaborating with brilliant colleagues and authors to explore the intricate digital disparities in MENA. This collection of articles explores the complexities of digital disparities within MENA, taking into account cultural, economic, and historical factors.

📚 Highlights from the Issue:

Multicultural Arab Context: Fahed Y. Alsumait, Ellen Helsper, and Miriam Rahali delve into digital inequalities in Kuwait, emphasizing the need to adapt survey methodologies to local contexts.

Journalism Sector: Noha Mellor examines the evolving role of technology in the Arab region, highlighting how digital divides perpetuate offline power dynamics and the impact of Big Tech on journalism.

Rural Turkey: Veysel Bozan and Emiliano Trere’ focus on digital disconnection, revealing how infrastructure, geography, and socioeconomic conditions shape digital practices in rural Turkey.

North Africa: Hasnain Bokhari and Evans T Awun analyzes digital inclusion in Tunisia and Morocco, showing persistent inequalities despite improvements and emphasizing the link between digital inclusion and socioeconomic well-being.

This thematic issue aims to encourage international study and address social challenges stemming from digital divides in MENA by critically discussing these disparities and their effects.