Social Media
Sharing information and connecting online nearly universal
Freedom of Speech and Political Empowerment
Sharing news, worry about online surveillance higher among those who find internet politically empowering
Credibility of News Media
Trust in media holds steady across the region, while more choose national over pan-Arab news
Key Indicators of Media Use
TV still most important source of news, passed by internet in some demographics
International Comparisons
Arab nations in a global context
Focus on Qatar
Unique demographics and culture, highly connected and distinct media users
Profiles of Media Users
Media users by national optimism, perceived bias, age and education
Takeaways
Observations for discussion, possibilities for futher investigation, and conclusions
Interactive
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