Facebook Looks Back at 2016 with top UAE moments

Facebook has released today its top moments of 2016 in its Year in Review list, which highlights the most talked about stories, events, and trends by people on Facebook from around the world and in the UAE.

Facebook users will also see a personalized video of meaningful moments from their own year at the top of the News Feed, that they can edit and share with family and friends. This can be easily accessed by visiting facebook.com/yearinreview2016.

Jonathan Labin, Managing Director of Facebook for Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan commented: “Every day, people turn to Facebook to share the moments that matter most to them and react to the important issues and events happening around the world. As the year comes to a close, we have seen people in the UAE connect in big and small ways on Facebook and create memorable moments together.” 

With over 136 million people in the MENA region using Facebook every month, including over 90% of people in the UAE, here are the top moments on Facebook in the UAE and globally:

Top UAE moments discussed on Facebook:

• US Elections
• Eid Al-Adha
• Ramadan
• Rainstorms in Dubai and Fujairah
• Allepo, Syria

Top Global moments discussed on Facebook:

• US Elections
• Brazilian Politics
• Pokemon Go
• Black Lives Matter
• Rodrigo Duterte
• Olympics
• Brexit
• Super Bowl
• David Bowie
• Muhammed Ali

For the first time, Facebook is also sharing a list of the top Global Live videos:

Top UAE Live Videos

• Emergency aircraft landing at Dubai Airport – Link
• No more exit clearances for Overseas Filipino Workers - Link
• Who will become the next Prime Minister of India - Link
• Egyptian presenter shaves his hair on air - Link
• Vote now for the best player in the Arab World - Link

• Candace Payne, Chewbacca Mom
• Ted Yoder, Soundscapes
• Buzzfeed, Countdown to the next presidential election
• Atlanta Buzz, People are lining up to hug police officers in Dallas
• NBC News, Election results
• Under the Hood, Video of a truck completely carved out of wood
• Viral Thread, Population count from US to CA
• CNN, Election results on Empire State building
• Dena Blizzard, Pokemon Go for moms "Chardonnay Go"
• Super Deluxe, Election map

Facebook is a destination where people can come together to make plans, share stories, play games and let their loved ones know they're thinking about them, and much more.