(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) According to a Khaleej Times survey, seven out of ten people think the social network profiles of the leaders are managed by professionals. Khaleej Times spoke to residents and tourists in Dubai, taking their opinion about politicians and rulers being active on Twitter and Facebook.
Though a vast majority of people spend a lot of time on social networking websites, none of them believe that it's their leaders who are doing the actual job of 'updating their status' or posting a 'tweet'.
Take Canadian national Adam Gelinas for example. He said: "It's their publicists who do all the work. But if you look at it, it's actually a very good thing. They are communicating with the public and it shows that you are really out there."
Indian student Indu Sreeya, 13, said: "I am an active user. I check my Facebook profile every alternative day. I do not follow any leader on social media. My dad does follow them. He occasionally keeps me posted on what he reads."
Another Indian national Jaya Gedda said: "It's definitely a good thing. We get to know what the leaders are thinking and what they are planning in terms of policies. I look as and only when I come across updates. I do not take any special interest as such."
Meanwhile, Sri Lankan national Shalain Mendis, 21, outrightly said: "I do not follow any leader. I am not into politics. It may be a good thing, but I don't know."
Nepali national Rajan Giri said: "I occasionally do come across a new policy or a status update. It's a good thing. It keeps us aware of the state of affairs in any country."
Ugandan national Arafat Hamza said: "I am addicted to Facebook. I need to keep checking it every 5-10 minutes. I follow Shaikh Mohammed on Twitter and I find that it is fantastic that he is so active on social media. People here can be oftentimes confused with the legal procedures and new rules. He makes it easy for us."
However, Belgian national Jespers Jan thinks otherwise. He said: "I do not have an account on Facebook or on Twitter. I don't see a point in it. If you want to see what your leader is saying, switch on the television or check out news websites. It's enough. World leaders being on social media is more of propaganda. It's their publicists doing all the hard work and not them."
Saudi national Mohammed Rashid said: "I am not interested in what leaders have to say. I don't see a point in following them on Facebook or Twitter. Social media is to keep in touch with friends."
Nigerian nationals Solenke Ruth and her husband Solenke Bosip said: "Leaders' tweets are 'doctored'. I know how my President sounds, but when I read his tweets I know it's not really him."
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