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Syrian Journalist
Digital Editor at @wiredmiddleeast @wired
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Hassan Akkad’s (@hassanakkad) team confirmed to WIRED Middle East that he has been released from detention in Syria on Sunday after being held for several days over legal complaints linked to his viral “هاتوا الفلوس” (“Give Us the Money You Owe”) campaign.

According to his team, his lawyer confirmed that the complaint filed by Syrian journalist Mousa Al-Omar had been dropped.

The British Syrian filmmaker and activist, who was previously imprisoned by Bashar al-Assad’s regime for documenting anti-government protests, returned to Syria after Assad’s fall to help rebuild the country – only to find himself behind bars once again in post-Assad Syria.

Through satirical videos, memes, and public callouts, Akkad’s campaign confronted wealthy Syrians, government officials, and public figures over reconstruction pledges they had made, demanding evidence that they had fulfilled their promises.

The campaign became a flashpoint in post-Assad Syria, sparking debate over the boundaries between public accountability, defamation, and freedom of expression.

Read our updated report at the link in bio.

Words: @danalomar

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New for @wiredmiddleeast : my latest piece looks at the hack that briefly compromised Syrian government accounts on X — and what it revealed about the country’s still-fragile digital infrastructure, cybersecurity gaps, and the risks facing a state trying to project stability online.

A big thanks to the one and only @danalomar for the commission

Link in bio

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Iranian missiles and drones breached GCC airspace this weekend. Air defence systems moved within seconds, intercepting most of them before impact.

How do these interception systems actually work? From radar detection to interceptor launches, here’s a quick breakdown of how missile defence works – and why drones pose a different challenge.

Read more at the link in bio.

Video edit: @turbanlady

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So… fasting isn’t a detox.
It’s your metabolism switching gears.

@wiredme East just broke down what’s really happening in your body by @danalomar

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Now serving cake, face and the latest in tech, science and culture.

I can't wait to tell more stories with you all. My designated crying time begins in five minutes.

@wiredme

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a very tiny snippet from a very full faves folder after the last month of hometown scenes + special humans

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Experts at the Dubai Future Forum warned that rapid advances are outpacing the ability to prepare for them. Speaking to The National’s Dana Alomar, they pointed to accelerating climate pressures and a growing global shortage of doctors.

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Abu Dhabi has taken another step towards autonomous aviation with the first test flight of Hili, a heavy-lift unmanned aircraft built in the emirate.
The test coincided with the first Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week, highlighting the UAE’s ambitions to expand its advanced mobility and logistics sectors.

Read more on thenationalnews.com

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From delivery drones to robot baristas, the technology at DRIFTx, part of the first-ever Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week, is reshaping the way we live, move and build.

(Produced in partnership with Abu Dhabi Autonomous Summit)

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يسرّنا الإعلان عن أن سكاي نيوز عربية، وذا ناشونال، وCNN الاقتصادية سيكونون الشركاء الإعلاميين لدورة هذا العام من معرض ومؤتمر أديبك 2025.

ندعوكم للانضمام إلينا من 3 إلى 6 نوفمبر لمتابعة الجلسات الحوارية التي سيُديرها خبراؤنا، ولا تفوّتوا فرصة زيارة جناحي سكاي نيوز عربية وذا ناشونال.
#أديبك2025

We are proud to announce that @skynewsarabia, @thenationalnews.com, and @cnnbusinessar are proud media partners at this year’s edition of @adipec_official.

Join us from November 3–6 at the sessions our experts will be moderating throughout the event, and don’t miss the chance to visit @skynewsarabia and @thenationalnews.com stands.

#ADIPEC2025

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As artificial intelligence evolves faster than legislation, governments and industry are pushing to collaborate to build governance that can adapt.

At Gitex Global 2025 in Dubai, the push was clear: flexible frameworks, public-private partnerships and inclusive policy-making are essential if AI is to advance responsibly.

Read more of our Gitex Global 2025 coverage on thenationalnews.com

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