Global social media usage is growing rapidly, with two-thirds of internet users spending significant time on social platforms. Facebook has become one of the most dominant social networks globally, though some local platforms have found more success in certain regions. The document outlines statistics on social media usage in the UAE, showing Facebook and YouTube as two of the most popular sites with Emiratis spending on average 31 and 24 minutes per day on each, respectively. It also summarizes the success of the Khaleej Times Facebook page in attracting over 9,000 followers in just 9 months and generating high volumes of traffic.