Dubai: With a couple hours of extra down time each day during Ramadan, observers across the UAE continue to turn to television and online sources for a wide variety of comedy, television series and information on charity organisations to make donations.
The activity every year is tracked by global giant Google to get a better grasp on content users seek when time allows during the holy month.
According to internet World Stats, there are 141.9 million online users in the Middle East’s population of 250 million people.
Of the UAE’s population of 9.3 million people, 8.5 million are internet users, said internet World Stats.
On Sunday, Google said clear trends have emerged in the early days of Ramadan, revealing the more popular searches and viewing habits of people in the region.
Gulf-produced shows “Romana” and “Kan fi Kul Zaman” led the list of most trending TV series on Google.
As for YouTube, comedy led the list with prank show “Hani Haz Al Jabal” coming in at number one closely followed by “Shabab Al Bomb”, a Saudi comedy production.
Topping the charities list, Noor Dubai and Dubai Cares were the two most trending charities on Google:
Top 10 Google lists for Ramadan so far:
Most trending TV series on Google:
Romana
Kan Fi Kol Zaman
Al Hiba
Al Youm Al Aswad
Gharabeeb Sood
Dar Al Zain
Ramez Taht El Ard
Shaabiat Al-Cartoon
Bab Al Hara — Season 9
Shabab Al Bomb 6
Top trending charity organisations in UAE on Google
1. Noor Dubai
2. Dubai Cares
3. Gulf for Good
4. Dar Al Ber Society
5. Takatof
6. Dubai Foundation for Women and Children
7. Zakat Fund
8. Al Qasimi Foundation
9. Al Maktoum Foundation
10. Khalifa Foundation
Top trending episodes in UAE on YouTube
1. Hani Haz Elgabal — Episode 2
2. Shabab Al Bomb 6 — Episode 2
3. The challenge of whispering in Ramadan — It’s OZX
4. Ramez Taht El Ard — With Shah Rukh Khan
5. The Saudi Reporters — Home or travel?
6. Shaabiat Al-Cartoon 12 — Episode 2
7. Kafr Delhab — Episode 1
8. Ala Ad Hal — Episode 1
9. Romana — Episode 1
10. Taim Show — Episode 1
