Khaleej Times

Khaleej Times

@khaleejtimes

The official Twitter feed of Khaleej Times, the UAE's first and leading English daily https://t.me/khaleejtimes

United Arab Emirates https://www.khaleejtimes.com/ Joined 2009-01-11 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

1,042,880

Followers

1,252

Following

260,916

Tweets

29.7

Avg Engagement

2,183

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @khaleejtimes's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mega Influencer (1M+)
  • Account Age:2009-01-11
  • Verification:No
  • Location:United Arab Emirates

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:25.1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:4.6
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account shows average engagement with likes and retweets, indicating a steady but not explosive level of interaction. The content is likely shared by followers interested in the topics covered.

25.1

Avg Likes/Tweet

4.6

Avg Retweets/Tweet

81,569

Total Likes

14,896

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

8

Median Likes

1

Median Retweets

19

75th Percentile

4,875

Top Tweet

0.03

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

98.1%

Original

1.9%

Replies

0.0%

Retweets

0.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.7%

With Media

99.9%

With Links

53.5%

With #Tags

13.9%

With @Mentions

5.6%

With Emojis

174

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.02

Reply/Original Ratio

0

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Consistent

Regular posting cadence

75.6%

Weekday Posts

24.4%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#uae (640) #dubai (267) #breaking (200) #ramadan (198) #ramadan2023 (118) #india (99) #icymi (63) #pakistan (56) #khaleejtimes (55) #us (52)

Most Mentioned

@hhshkmohd (31) @ktcitytimes (27) @astro_alneyadi (27) @wkndmag (27) @dubaipolicehq (23) @rta_dubai (22) @mbrspacecentre (21) @mohamedbinzayed (21) @emirates (14) @shihabphoto (12)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 3,189 (98%)
Replies 61 (2%)
Retweets 0 (0%)
Quote Tweets 0 (0%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The audience primarily consists of individuals interested in Middle Eastern news, politics, and entertainment. They are likely to be residents of the UAE and other Gulf countries.

Below Average

Audience Quality

36.8%

Suspicion Index

52.4%

Low-Quality %

4

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

62.3%

Empty Bio

55.6%

<10 Tweets

6.7%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

71.4%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

92.6%

No URL

42.5%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

11,613,401

Total Potential Reach

4

Median Follower Reach

33

75th Percentile Reach

1.9%

>1K followers

0.3%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

22.6%

Creators

11,287 accounts

21.8%

Consumers

10,923 accounts

55.6%

Dormant

27,790 accounts

258

Verified Followers

0.52% of total

4.2%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.05

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2,338) United Arab Emirates (611) Dubai (423) Pakistan (374) India (243) Lahore, Pakistan (216) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirate (178) Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (176) Islamabad, Pakistan (167) Karachi, Pakistan (157)

396

Verified Followers

0.39% of total

5,551

Protected Accounts

5.5% of total

2 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@DrTedros 1,943,426 Doctor Health, Global, Leadership
@Nimbuzz 1,668,458 Messaging Platform Messaging, Digital lifestyle, Connected generation
@loyisogola 1,100,942 Comedian stand-up comedy, South Africa, Emmy nominations
@CalvinHelin 585,226 Author empowerment, responsibility, self-reliance
@skylarclouds 539,858 Writer Books, Words, Cure
@manoramanews 507,114 News Channel News, Infotainment, Malayalam
@zammit_marc 387,961 Filmmaker Film, Acting, Producing
@Einstein_BTC__ 345,460 - -
@pratikgauri 250,645 Entrepreneur Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Sustainability
@iyoba4u 224,915 Student Education, Dreaming, Advocacy

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (1,565) life (1,120) dubai (862) pakistan (790) business (767) world (636) engineer (626) student (583) uae (577) proud (556)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#bitcoin (39) #pti (36) #dubai (34) #crypto (33) #امپورٹڈ_حکومت_نامنظور (32) #uae (31) #nft (31) #pakistan (29) #love (19) #eth (19)

36,930

Followers With Bio

64,069

Followers Without Bio

36.56%

% With Bio

63.44%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

14,715

Combined Engagement

10,694

Total Likes

4,021

Total Retweets

2,943

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

100%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Politics News Entertainment Regional Affairs Influential People
Khaleej Times
@khaleejtimes

#Pakistan: Former PM #ImranKhan has put out a video claiming he will be arrested on the way to Islamabad court. "I know they will arrest me; despite that I will go to court. I believe in the law," he says in the video. https://t.co/GJz90jtYrZ #imrankhanPTI #Toshakhanacase http

2023-03-18
Retweets: 1,613 Likes: 3,262 Engagement: 4,875
Khaleej Times
@khaleejtimes

Bollywood star @iamsrk has taken the top spot at #TIME Magazine's annual list of most #influential people, surpassing other noteworthy figures like Michelle Yeoh, Mark Zuckerberg and Lionel Messi https://t.co/q67aX8nGsa #ShahRukhKhan https://t.co/K9qgmv3xMC

2023-04-07
Retweets: 642 Likes: 2,829 Engagement: 3,471
Khaleej Times
@khaleejtimes

Former #Pakistan PM #ImranKhan appeared in court as police were entering his home and after he expressed fear of #arrest in a standoff with the government https://t.co/7AgrEQWNZu #imrankhanPTI #Imrankhan_arrest #Toshakhanacase https://t.co/krjs4DeeUX

2023-03-18
Retweets: 928 Likes: 1,861 Engagement: 2,789
Khaleej Times
@khaleejtimes

📹Dubai's Burj Khalifa lights up in the colours of #Pakistan flag on the occasion of #PakistanDay on March 23 #PakistanDay2023 #Pakistanday23March #UAE #Dubai #BurjKhalifa https://t.co/lcbXRLv00u

2023-03-24
Retweets: 262 Likes: 1,537 Engagement: 1,799
Khaleej Times
@khaleejtimes

#Pakistani police scuffled with supporters of former PM #ImranKhan outside his home in Lahore as officers arrived to serve a warrant for Khan to appear in court later this week on graft charges https://t.co/CkKfumVMmV #imrankhanPTI #ImranKhanRally #Pakistan https://t.co/16FezMs

2023-03-14
Retweets: 576 Likes: 1,205 Engagement: 1,781

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently covers political developments in Pakistan, highlighting its focus on regional news. It highlights influential figures such as Imran Khan and Bollywood stars, indicating an interest in both politics and entertainment. The use of hashtags like #influential and #TIME Magazine suggests an effort to reach a broader audience and engage with trending topics.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 1,042,880
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @khaleejtimes reveals an growing Twitter presence with 1,042,880 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 29.7 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025