Turkey Blocks Instagram Access: What's Happening? 🚫📱

Marhaba folks! 🌞

^{In today's edition, we dive into Doha's affordability ranking for expats, Etihad's denial of fake IPO ads, and Turkey's sudden block on Instagram. Yalla, let’s go 🏃🏻‍♀️}

📉 Doha Ranked Second-Least Expensive City in GCC for Expats; Dubai Most Expensive

• What is it about: Doha is identified as the second most affordable city for expatriate workers in the Gulf region, while Dubai tops the list as the most expensive city in the Middle East for international workers.

• Why does it matter: These rankings provide crucial insights for global mobility operations and international assignees, affecting decisions on living and working in the region.

• What is next: With Dubai's rising costs, expatriates may consider more affordable alternatives like Doha and other cities within the GCC.

📈 Markets

🛑 Etihad Denies Fake Ads Offering IPO Shares on Social Media

• What is it about: Etihad Airways refutes claims circulating on social media about the airline undertaking a public share listing, warning residents against bogus investment entities.

• Why does it matter: Misleading advertisements can lead to financial scams, highlighting the importance of verifying information through official sources.

• What is next: Etihad and the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) urge residents to avoid dealing with these fictitious advertisements and rely only on official sources for investment information.

Quote of the day

"In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity." – Albert Einstein 💫 

🚫 Turkey Blocks Access to Instagram Platform

• What is it about: Turkey has blocked access to Instagram without providing a reason or duration for the ban, following criticism from Turkish officials about the platform's decision to block condolence posts related to the killing of a Hamas leader.

• Why does it matter: The sudden block raises concerns about censorship and the impact on social media accessibility in Turkey.

• What is next: The situation remains fluid, with no immediate comment from Instagram's parent company, Meta, and users awaiting further updates from Turkish authorities.

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