Many brands in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are active on social media, posting regularly, following trends, and even running ads, yet they see little to no real business impact. The issue isn’t effort. It’s a strategy.
Many brands in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are active on social media, posting regularly, following trends, and even running ads, yet they see little to no real business impact. The issue isn’t effort. It’s a strategy.
A Reel with one million views looks impressive, but views alone don’t build brands in Saudi Arabia. Trust does. And the smartest brands aren’t chasing virality; they’re using Instagram Reels as a long-term credibility engine.
There was a time when brands focused solely on big videos, full ads, comprehensive campaigns, and full stories. But the Gulf region has shifted. Now, micro-content (3-10 second clips) drives more results than any other format.
In 2025, having a social media page isn’t enough. You need a strategy. You need consistency. You need creativity.
TikTok isn’t just a trend in the GCC; it’s becoming the engine of social media influence.
From Kuwait and Qatar to Dubai and Riyadh, people spend more time on TikTok than on any other platform, and brands that once invested heavily in Instagram alone are now shifting budgets toward TikTok-style content.