Damian Radcliffe

Damian Radcliffe

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Damian Radcliffe is the Carolyn S Chambers Professor in Journalism at the University of Oregon. He is a digital analyst, journalist, and researcher with 20 years of experience in editorial, research, and policy positions in the UK, USA, and… the Middle East. He writes regularly for major media outlets such as ZDNet, Huffington Post, and the BBC, covering digital trends at a global and MENA level in social media, as well as technology and innovations in journalism.

His unique CV features roles across all media sectors and all media platforms including stints at the BBC, the UK Communications Regulator Ofcom, and Qatar's Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ictQATAR). Damian is an honorary research fellow at the Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies; and a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

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Abu Dhabi's first tech accelerator opens its doors with skate wearables, fine art, and ambition

Flat6Labs has opened a new outpost in Abu Dhabi, with the first cohort of startups entering the accelerator this month.

April 2, 2015 by Damian Radcliffe in Innovation

Where the streets have no name: The Dubai startup shaking up shipping and ecommerce in the Middle East

In a region where there's no mailman, one startup thinks it's cracked the business of parcel delivery - thanks to some smart tech.

July 15, 2015 by Damian Radcliffe in Innovation

With tech skills but not enough electricity, meet Gaza's first startup accelerator

Aiming to build an economic lifeline for its largely young, tech-literate population, Gaza Sky Geeks is raising funds for its own coding academy.

January 24, 2017 by Damian Radcliffe in Innovation

Microsoft's new Middle East chief: Why cloud and security are our big focus

With its fast-growing youth population, diversity, and innovative spirit, the Middle East and Africa is a key developing market for Microsoft, according to its new regional chief Samer Abu Ltaif.

April 10, 2017 by Damian Radcliffe in Innovation

Middle East's digital makeup: Here are seven key findings on region's tech trends

New research shows the shifts in mobile, the internet, and social media in the Middle East and North Africa.

March 10, 2017 by Damian Radcliffe in Innovation

Inside Google's UAE Innovation Hub: 'Innovation is in the early days, but we see a huge appetite to learn'

With classes in robotics, 3D printing, programming, and green energy, Google's new STEM Centre aims to support efforts to ensure that ICT in UAE is a "horizontal, not a vertical".

September 2, 2015 by Damian Radcliffe in Innovation

Deserts, ravines, ancient ruins: How Google's Street View is scrambling along in Indiana Jones' footsteps

Google has been rolling out Street View to new locations in Jordan, Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah, and Ajman, with potential benefits for people across the Middle East and worldwide.

March 30, 2016 by Damian Radcliffe in Innovation

From Chile to Seattle to Morocco: One startup's journey of software development across the globe

The team behind startup Maptia recently launched a new version of their story-telling platform. In keeping with their aspiration to "explore the world through beautiful stories" the founders have traversed the world since 2012. Here's the story of their peripatetic development.

December 22, 2014 by Damian Radcliffe in Innovation

Driverless electric pods: Just part of this startup's move beyond ride-hailing

Middle East and North Africa ride-hailing service Careem is focusing on new customer and tech innovations.

August 7, 2017 by Damian Radcliffe in Innovation

Could blockchain run a city state? Inside Dubai's blockchain-powered future

Plans are taking shape to transform the city and emirate of Dubai into the first blockchain-based government.

October 5, 2017 by Damian Radcliffe in Innovation

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