Tech rendered censorship largely ineffective in Islamic world , argues Oweidat . Social media usage is growing by 74 % a year in the region , by over 2 million estimate . The Entrepeneurial Revolution Remaking the Middle East '' that social media usage is growing by about 125 % a year in the Arab world , a reality that has encouraged intellectuals to engage with Arab youth directly on issues such as reform and enlightenment . Moderate voices are taking to Facebook and YouTube to debate ideas , Nadia Oweidat says .
Tech rendered censorship largely ineffective in Islamic world , argues Oweidat . Social media usage is growing by 74 % a year in the region , by over 2 million estimate . Moderate voices are taking to Facebook and YouTube to debate ideas , Nadia Oweidat says .