2020 on Twitter: #ThisHappened in Saudi Arabia – Twitter highlights the top conversations in the Kingdom
2020 on Twitter: #ThisHappened in Saudi Arabia – Twitter highlights the top conversations in the Kingdom
At the end of each year, Twitter highlights the key conversations that took place on the platform throughout the year. From hashtags and handles, to videos and photos, Twitter sheds light on the stories that have led public conversations during unprecedented times in Saudi Arabia.
Most Retweeted inspirational and heartwarming stories:
With so much happening around the pandemic, here are two of the most Retweeted inspirational and lighthearted stories that took place on Twitter this year
- @Zdmhsh highlights his mother’s commitment and drive to their food truck in spite of her illness, asking people to come visit and show their support by trying the food.
- @berela_b posts a video promoting her father’s stationary shop, inviting people to come visit the shop.
One of the most liked Tweets of 2020 came from @ammj_96 who posted a heartwarming video of a lady known for her giving nature. The video captures her emotional reaction upon being on the receiving end of a gift, as she is given a rose.
Most Quote Tweeted Tweets:
One of the highlights of the year came from a photography competition between @mrz_4l and @1KindofMadness that went viral in Saudi Arabia. The competition received widespread attention, gaining the support of celebrities such as @HaifaWehbe and @AhlamAlShamsi
One of the most Quote Tweeted entertaining questions came from @MansHFC, when he asked people to highlight what reminds their loved ones of them.
The question led to a number of humorous responses. Here are some of the top replies:
The most Tweeted hashtags in Saudi Arabia around COVID:
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic was the dominant event of 2020. The hashtags relate to general community reminders of staying safe and being responsible during the pandemic:
- كورونا# (Covid-19 pandemic)
- وزارة_الصحة# (Ministry of Health)
- نعود_بحذر# (Return Carefully)
- منع_التجول# (Curfew)
- خليك_بالبيت# (Stay Home)
The most Tweeted event hashtags in Saudi Arabia:
In spite of the ongoing pandemic, key events such as Ramadan and Saudi National Day, continued to play a leading role in Saudi Arabia’s event calendar. Here are some of the most Tweeted event hashtags:
- رمضان# (Ramadan)
- اليوم_الوطني_السعودي# (Saudi National Day)
- عيد_الفطر# (Eid Al Fitr)
- يوم_عرفة# (Day of Arafat)
- اليوم_العالمي_للمعلم# (World Teachers Day)
And finally, the top emoji in Saudi Arabia was the laughing face with tears
- 😂 (laughing face)
To celebrate the year-end, Twitter has launched its annual emoji that will unlock when the following English and Arabic hashtags are Tweeted:
- #ThisHappened
- #ThisHappened2020
- حدث_في_2020#
