Sending/sharing content online regarding news in MENA countries 2018

Published by Salma Saleh, Feb 14, 2022
According to the 2018 survey, 31 percent of respondents in the United Arab Emirates sent or shared content or comments online related to news in the past month. News are the second most watched television program across the Middle East.

Share of internet users who exchanged content online regarding news in selected countries in the Middle East and North Africa region in 2018

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Release date

April 2019

Region

Africa, MENA

Survey time period

July 14 to December 30, 2018

Number of respondents

5,799 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Mean age 35 years/ nationals only

Method of interview

Face-to-face interview

Supplementary notes

Original question was phrased as follows:"Share of nationals who posted about the following topics in the past month - news:"

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