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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was ranked as the leader in the Arab region's Internet penetration and application usage rates where, according to the Arab Media Outlook 2009-2013 report, 75% of the country's population use social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

More than 490 delegates from the media, technology and investment sectors returned home from the inaugural three-day Abu Dhabi Media Summit today, hosted by the Abu Dhabi Media Company.

Rapid TV News has reported that News Corp’s deal with Rotana is now 99% complete and will take place in January. News Corp will own 10% of Rotana’s shares. The announcement also stated a $26.7 million distribution deal between Rotana Media Group and Walt Disney Co., giving Rotana the advantage of competing for regional viewers.
The deal’s status has been confirmed by Rotana Media Services' president, Nezar Nagro.
According to Nezar Nagro, the deal will allow Rotana to increase its share of TV by 10%.
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