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The E-Majlis| Saudi Ministers in Social Media
DefinitionFrom Wikipedia Majlis (also spelled Majalis or Mejlis, Arabic: مجلس), is an Arabic term meaning "a place of sitting" used to describe various types of special gatherings among common interest groups be it administrative, social or religious in countries with linguistic or cultural connections to Islamic countries. Examples include legislative assemblies,[1] private homes used to entertain guests[2] and remembrance of Husaynibn Ali. Also it is the equivalent of the term legislature in some Islamic-culture states. It shares its root with the verb meaning 'to sit,' جلس jalasa (cf. British English 'sitting room)
The Majlis is a platform of government and/or communications between leaders and subjects
Platform of Government/ Communications The “Majlis” has always been a platform of government and political communication in the Arab history, where the chief of the tribe opens his house and makes himself accessible to any and every one of his subjects who wish to come and talk to him directly with their complaints, disputes and issues, and he acts as a judge, governor or army commander.
The Tradition Continues In modern Saudi Arabia this tradition continues as a daily practice and obligation for the king, the regional governors and the ministers. The “Majlis” has become one of the government institutions, regardless of the fact that the name was given to other political bodies such as the Council of Ministers and al Shoura Council.
"Control freaks, it turns out, are not popular among young Arabs, who are increasingly living in a virtual world, disconnected from the depressing reality of their lives. Governments are still imposing absurd restrictions on the media and civil liberties. But thanks to the internet – and Arab youth, particularly in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, are among the most enthusiastic internet users – there are no secrets anymore." RoulaKhalaf Financial Times
“Citizens, in these difficult circumstances that our country is going through, President Hosni Mubarak has decided to relinquish the office of the presidency and has instructed the Supreme Council of the armed forces to take over the affairs of the country.” Omar Sulieman’s speech did not exceed 140 characters. Finally the Egyptian government is speaking the facebook and twitter language, the language of internet young generation. Mohammed Alqahtani
Young Population ,[object Object]
Illiteracy rate: 6.7% males 18.2% females
65% under 25,[object Object]
Justice on facebook ,[object Object]
With a PhD in Shari’a law, hew is known to have untraditional views on Islam teachings
He was the first member of the so called religious establishment to publicly support co-ed in KAUST
He became under attack from several of the traditional Sheikhs and the extremists,[object Object]
He dedicates one hour each day to check his messages, answer them, or post new notes
He believes that facebook is a very efficient tool to communicate with the public no matter where they are ,[object Object]

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The e majlis: Saudi Ministers in Social Media

  • 1. The E-Majlis| Saudi Ministers in Social Media
  • 2. DefinitionFrom Wikipedia Majlis (also spelled Majalis or Mejlis, Arabic: مجلس), is an Arabic term meaning "a place of sitting" used to describe various types of special gatherings among common interest groups be it administrative, social or religious in countries with linguistic or cultural connections to Islamic countries. Examples include legislative assemblies,[1] private homes used to entertain guests[2] and remembrance of Husaynibn Ali. Also it is the equivalent of the term legislature in some Islamic-culture states. It shares its root with the verb meaning 'to sit,' جلس jalasa (cf. British English 'sitting room)
  • 3. The Majlis is a platform of government and/or communications between leaders and subjects
  • 4. Platform of Government/ Communications The “Majlis” has always been a platform of government and political communication in the Arab history, where the chief of the tribe opens his house and makes himself accessible to any and every one of his subjects who wish to come and talk to him directly with their complaints, disputes and issues, and he acts as a judge, governor or army commander.
  • 5. The Tradition Continues In modern Saudi Arabia this tradition continues as a daily practice and obligation for the king, the regional governors and the ministers. The “Majlis” has become one of the government institutions, regardless of the fact that the name was given to other political bodies such as the Council of Ministers and al Shoura Council.
  • 6. "Control freaks, it turns out, are not popular among young Arabs, who are increasingly living in a virtual world, disconnected from the depressing reality of their lives. Governments are still imposing absurd restrictions on the media and civil liberties. But thanks to the internet – and Arab youth, particularly in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, are among the most enthusiastic internet users – there are no secrets anymore." RoulaKhalaf Financial Times
  • 7. “Citizens, in these difficult circumstances that our country is going through, President Hosni Mubarak has decided to relinquish the office of the presidency and has instructed the Supreme Council of the armed forces to take over the affairs of the country.” Omar Sulieman’s speech did not exceed 140 characters. Finally the Egyptian government is speaking the facebook and twitter language, the language of internet young generation. Mohammed Alqahtani
  • 8.
  • 9. Illiteracy rate: 6.7% males 18.2% females
  • 10.
  • 11.
  • 12. With a PhD in Shari’a law, hew is known to have untraditional views on Islam teachings
  • 13. He was the first member of the so called religious establishment to publicly support co-ed in KAUST
  • 14.
  • 15. He dedicates one hour each day to check his messages, answer them, or post new notes
  • 16.
  • 17. A poet who was university professor (in Geology), and later on became the first Saudi ambassador to Moscow, created one of the most controversial pages on facebook
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  • 22. Working teams in 3 cities
  • 23. Analytic studies by consultancy firms
  • 24.