IMPACT OF SNAP-CHAT VIDEO ON RIYADH CITIZENS, SAUDI ARABIA Abstract The Mecca city has massively benefited from the opportunities that have come with the spreading use of snapchat video technology among the youths. A technology that was majorly a social network site is proving to open doors for gains in the tourism and hospitality centre which is core to the sustenance of the city. This paper explores the possible economic and social benefits that Snapchat is having on the people of Mecca city. Introduction The technological era has shaped up the way people interact and view the world. The plant has since become a global village where massive information is shared between people in a short time. Social media as an aspect of communication …show more content…
Snapchat technology has been instrumental in tracking the lost family members and visitor and in a way, help them reunite with their families. Additionally, snapchat technology like any other social media platforms acts as media outlets that inform people of real-time events. Through that, people can share information some of which could have been censored by the mainstream news channels. It has helped city residents air their grievance and demand for action from their …show more content…
The invasion of social media in the lives of people have changed to a huge perspective the way we view the world. Much though positively, it can be argued that social media has helped erode values that communities adhered. For instance, snapchat video conversation has increased sharing of explicit pornographic images that are likely to erode the mind of the youths. Additionally, the fact that people can freely access information from other cultural orientation, there is a tendency to adopt such, this leads to erosion of values that are observed by people. It can be noted that snapchat is credited for increased alcohol consumption among the Mecca youths, this goes against the ideals observed by people who proclaim the Islamic faith. Uncensored information is today being shared through various social media platforms. It is hugely documented that social media greatly contributed to Yasmin revolution that started in Tunisia and affected other nations in the Arab league. There are real fears when people can sporadically share information, these fears align with the likely negative influence that Snapchat as a social media platform is likely to have on the youths of