Twitter highlights the top conversations in Saudi Arabia in 2021 #OnlyOnTwitter
At the end of each year, Twitter highlights the key conversations which took place on the platform throughout the year. Hashtags, handles, Tweets, and Emojis are all analyzed in order to shed light on the stories that have led the public conversation over this year. From government to entertainment, topics have varied throughout the year.
His Royal Highness King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud most Retweeted Tweets
His Royal Highness King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (@KingSalman) drove high engagement across Saudi Arabia, particularly when celebrating cultural moments from Saudi National Day to Ramadan. Here are his most engaged Tweets:
- King Salman celebrated Saudi National Day, sharing his thanks for security, stability, prosperity and development being felt across the country.
- Marking the start of Ramadan in 2021, His Royal Highness shared his best wishes with the community.
- On the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr HRH King Salman celebrated the end of Ramadan, heralding a time of blessings for the country.
- HRH King Salman shared his prayers for Eid Al-Adha, celebrating the occasion with the Saudi community.
Inspirational and heartwarming Tweets
A year of connections, 2021 saw people in Saudi Arabia celebrating familial bonds. Here are some of the most liked heartwarming moments:
- Tahani AlMeqblu (@TAlmeqbli) shared her appreciation for her father, for all the time and effort he puts into making sure she is taken care of.
- @8Munther shared the special moment his parents visited him at work, highlighting the looks of pride he saw in their faces.
- @JBugnah shared a video of her and her brother surprising their father at work in celebration of his 25th anniversary at the hospital.
Most mentioned Saudi singers
The place to connect, when it comes to celebrities, people from across the world can directly reach out to their favorite celebrities on Twitter, jumping into conversations or sharing their admiration. Here are the most mentioned Saudi singers of the year:
- Abdul Majeed Abdulla (@Abdulmajeed6531)
- Mohammed Abdu (@Mohammed_Abdu)
- Rashed Al Majed (@RashedTV)
- Rabeh Saqer (@RabehSaqer)
The most used event-related hashtags
As 2021 saw a return to in-person events and celebrations, so too did Twitter’s most used hashtags in Saudi Arabia. Here are the top Tweeted event hashtags:
- #رمضان (Ramadan)
- #اليوم_الوطني_السعودي (Saudi National Day)
- #موسم_الرياض (Riyadh Season)
- #يوم_عرفة (Day of Arafah)
- #عيد_الفطر (Eid AlFitr)
