2. Outline
Research Question
Research Purpose
Literature Review
Methodology
Findings
Conclusion
3. Research Question
Internet Censorship in the UAE… is it acting
against freedom or is it serving for the
betterment of the local community?
4. Research Purpose
To develop explanations to better understand the
situation of the local society’s attitudes
To examine the different point of views of anti-
censorship and pro-censorship advocates of this
controversial phenomenon.
5. Literature Review
Internet versus Censorship
Internet Censorship in the UAE
Internet Censorship and Freedom
Internet Censorship and Society
6. Methodology
Selected Approach: Qualitative
Method : Focus Group
Data Collection:
Two Focus Groups( males & females)
Eight locals Seven international students
( currently studying at AUS)
7. Findings- Local Focus
group
Do you think that internet censorship is acting against
freedom of choice or whether it is serving for the
betterment of the UAE community?
5 out of 8 participants said “serving for the
betterment of the UAE community”
3 out of 8 participant said “acting against freedom
of choice”
8. Findings- International Focus
group
4 out of 7 participants said “serving for the
betterment of the UAE community”
3 out of 7 participants said “acting against
freedom of choice”
9. Conclusion
Internet Censorship is a strong body that
serves for the betterment of the nation
as a whole