Facebook unveils ‘Insha’Allah’ button for Arab market
A screenshot of the new Facebook events buttons
DUBAI: Following the opening of its office in Dubai, Facebook has revealed the first of what it claims will be many alterations to the social media site tailored to the local Arabic market. As of next week, users across the Middle East and North Africa will have to opportunity to respond with ‘Insha’Allah’ to an event invitation, along with the usual ‘Join’, ‘Maybe’ and ‘Decline’.
“This was the result of several focus groups across the region,” said Facebook Arabia’s Regional Solutions Manager, Majid Johnson. “Adding an ‘Insha’Allah’ button for Facebook events was by far and away the most popular request.”
Facebook Arabia also announced plans to introduce a ‘Platinum Upgrade’ specifically for GCC markets.
“This was another big winner in our focus groups,” claimed Johnson. “Facebook Platinum is going to be our premium option for the more exclusive social media user. It’s going to come with a significant signing on fee, but will offer five-star services, such as a bespoke wall and 24-hour status concierge facility, along with space for just 50 members at one time.”
Facebook Platinum is expected to launch this November.
To see the new-look Facebook, you can ‘like’ The Pan-Arabia Enquirer here
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“Inchalla” ? Are you kidding me?
I seriously expected something professional from Facebook.. something more than just an idiotic research with idiotic focus groups.
What about people who do not believe in the world inshalla? such as agnostics and atheists? just saying the word is against they morality.
I really hope this thing is a joke or maybe just a media stunt. For I will be one of the first people to de-activate my account once this is done.
Well said Rawad! this is a total joke!
Rawad- On the google search for Pan Arabian it states the FINEST MADE UP NEWS I hope you have not ben reading this for years thinking this was gospel!!
they can just not use it and ignore it.
although i do agree with you it doesn’t add anything.
If it’s as petty as you say why are you so angry then if you react to pettiness then am not sure how this reflects on you sir. The world is big enough for everyone you don’t believe in the word there are more options for you. Come to think of it you deactivating is a sensational idea.
“What about people who do not believe in the world inshalla? such as agnostics and atheists? just saying the word is against they morality.”
Well they can click on one of the other buttons. Now that wasn’t too complicated was it? Something else is clearly upsetting you.
How can you not tell this is satire?
@rawad: uh always have the option of not to use the button..:)
Really Rawad?!
Rawad, are you on crack?
I don’t understand why everyone’s comments got published but mine is still awaiting moderation.
Zaher, are you on crack?
Not any more.
U guys r stupid. U can simply not push that button. Idiots
So let’s say there is a button that says:
YOU ARE AN IDIOT…
Would u accept it to be there? You don’t have to “PRESS” it…
It says SATIRE at the top of the page. How can you not understand this is a joke story? Along with, you know, every single other story posted on this website. Nice job morons.
Is this a joke?
lol! I first saw this out of context, and thought it was true…
@Rawad Hajj…yeh i don’t know why you’re making mountains out of moon stones about this button..but u always have the option not use it..its as simple as that no biggie…:)
Actually all of the above are idiots, Makes me depressed that I live in such a stupid world.. the article is obviously a JOKE.
Oh dear, why bother reading PanArabia if you cannot get the face that every story is satirical? In simple terms, made up, NOT REAL!
I think people do get that the story isn’t real, they are just playing along. Lighten up everyone.
Hahahaha. To all those who thought this story was real – it’s called satire you muppets! But thanks for the laugh! I’m not sure what’s funnier – the story or the fact you idiots thought it was real! Hahahahahahahahahaha
This should banned. Im not sure how to ban a button, but still i am thinking thes shuld be banned now. Too many poeple misuing this button will cause kaos, and not in a funny haha maxwell smart kinda way.
Why not make it the yimkin mumkin button? That will solve the religious issues….
there goes the US embassy in Dubai
Rawad Haj<<< just had a look at ur what u had to say about the inshalla thing and beside it being a silly thing to start up with but GOD DAMN u just took it over the top with ur hating comment I gotta say… Who give less of DAMN if u edactivate ur FB account?? U will do thim a favor leaving a space on their servers for people who just Have fun with it…. Have a chill pill for ALLAH sake
FFS!!!!! It’s! Not! Real!!!!!!!!
Majid Johnson ha ha ha ha…….
My former Arabic teacher made this sharp observation:
Of course, a truly Islamic Facebook would have the insha’Allah button replace the Join button, not appear alongside it. Like would also have to become Masha’Allah
Hahaha thx all of U !!!! This really made me laugh…..:)
Who’s the bigger chump? The one who responds with indignation or alarm coz he/she thinks it for real, or the one who thinks it’s necessary to point out that it’s satirical. God bless their cotton socks/sandals (delete as appropriate).
If this insh’allah button goes ahead, then we need to start a campaign for a “gettitupye” button for all the Glasgwegians.