King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture

Sync whitepaper quantifies concerns over Gen Z's online obsession

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022
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DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia, Feb.1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Improving one's health is traditionally a high priority at this time of year, and this increasingly means changing our online behaviours. As friends, families and colleagues look to reconnect in 2022, digital wellbeing program, Sync, has released a whitepaper exploring global developments in internet and social media habits. The program is prioritising research into understanding the impact of excessive use on young people – 58% of whom claim to spend more time online that they would like.

Key Points: 
  • As friends, families and colleagues look to reconnect in 2022, digital wellbeing program, Sync , has released a whitepaper exploring global developments in internet and social media habits.
  • To help address this phenomenon,we are partnering with leading universities on developing solutions to promote young people's digital wellbeing."
  • Dr. Mark Griffiths, Distinguished Professor of Behavioural Addictionat Nottingham Trent University in the UK said: "The latest report by Sync highlights both the advantages and disadvantages of increased time spent online worldwide.
  • Three-quarters of the respondents thought their own governments should do more to provide high-quality and affordable care for online addictions.

Sync whitepaper quantifies concerns over Gen Z's online obsession

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Awareness, SYNC, ASDA, Anxiety, CEO, Culture, Solution, Great hall, University, Center, King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Gen, CSR, BCW, Digital technology, Jether, Technology, Research, Social media, COVID-19, Facebook, Friends, Generation Z, Program, Mental health, Student, Taiwan Theater Museum, University of Milano-Bicocca, Health, PSB Insights, Museum, Knowledge, Life, Time, Smartphone, PSB, Internet, Digital, Online shopping, Toy, Animal, Mobile phone, Public relations, Twitter, Instagram, Sync, Kingdom

DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Improving one's health is traditionally a high priority at this time of year, and this increasingly means changing our online behaviours. As friends, families and colleagues look to reconnect in 2022, digital wellbeing program, Sync, has released a whitepaper exploring global developments in internet and social media habits. The program is prioritising research into understanding the impact of excessive use on young people – 58% of whom claim to spend more time online that they would like.

Key Points: 
  • As friends, families and colleagues look to reconnect in 2022, digital wellbeing program, Sync , has released a whitepaper exploring global developments in internet and social media habits.
  • To help address this phenomenon,we are partnering with leading universities on developing solutions to promote young people's digital wellbeing."
  • Dr. Mark Griffiths, Distinguished Professor of Behavioural Addictionat Nottingham Trent University in the UK said: "The latest report by Sync highlights both the advantages and disadvantages of increased time spent online worldwide.
  • Three-quarters of the respondents thought their own governments should do more to provide high-quality and affordable care for online addictions.

Business Reporter: Empowering creativity in the Gulf

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Western Asia, Geography of Asia, Dhahran, Countries, Economic history of Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Economy of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia, Index of Saudi Arabia–related articles, General Authority for Entertainment

In an article published on Business Reporter, the season is described as "stimulating creativity and promoting the creative economy in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf".

Key Points: 
  • In an article published on Business Reporter, the season is described as "stimulating creativity and promoting the creative economy in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf".
  • The "Next" is the world after the pandemic; and the "Gap" is the need for more opportunities for Saudi Arabian professionals in the creative industries.
  • Promoting the creative industries is a key part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 which aims to reduce the dependency of the Saudi economy on oil.
  • The Tanween creativity season is being held at the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, Ithra, in Al Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, between 28 and 31 October 2020.

Business Reporter: Arts and culture in Saudi Arabia: the impact of Covid-19

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Monday, October 5, 2020
Western Asia, Countries, Geography of Asia, Dhahran, Economic history of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture

The Saudi government deliberately encourages the creative industries as it continues its diversification away from oil-based revenues.

Key Points: 
  • The Saudi government deliberately encourages the creative industries as it continues its diversification away from oil-based revenues.
  • The creative industries are also seen as a medium of cultural exchange, a way of normalising Saudi culture in the eyes of other countries and developing relations with the rest of the world.
  • One of the largest investments is Saudi Aramco's gift to the Kingdom of Ithra, an iconic building housing cultural exhibitions and workspaces.
  • The government of Saudi Arabia has shown a strong determination to support arts and culture in the kingdom.