The easing of Covid-19 restrictions across the UAE since late May has by and large been welcomed by the public despite lingering concerns about safety, analysis of social media posts in relation to official announcements shows.
The study – conducted by analytics and technology consultancy Anavizio – captured 8,000 social media posts from 24 May to 21 June, including updates by local and federal UAE authorities as well as the media along with social media users’ reaction to these.
Detailed analysis of a random sample of user posts and comments show 22 percent expressing happiness about the initial of reopening of businesses and the reopening of restaurants, beaches and hotels in late May and