ABOUT

Shababtimes Media Platform

Shababtimes is considered the first youth media platform in Bahrain, launched as an initiative inspired by Bahrain Vision 2030 and driven by the mission to empower and highlight the promising youth talents across all fields.

Goals of Shababtimes

  • Create an innovative and professional media environment that supports youth.
  • Open new horizons for visual creativity in the digital media landscape.

How Shababtimes Achieves Its Goals

  • Hosting outstanding youth talents in the field of digital media.
  • Creating an interactive digital environment that highlights national and youth competencies across various fields.
  • Offering a package of innovative media initiatives that benefit both individuals and society.
  • Utilizing best practices in modern information and communication technologies.

Unique Features in Digital Media Creativity

  • A distinctive visual identity and presentation style aligned with global website standards.
  • High-quality visual content produced with professional media standards and fast digital outreach.

E-Participation

1. Active Presence Across Platforms

Shababtimes maintains a comprehensive digital presence, including:

  • Social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube), in addition to the official website and mobile app.
  • AI Chatbot integrated on the website to enhance quick interaction with the audience.
  • Electronic contact forms for easy communication with Shababtimes management.
  • 24/7 direct communication channels via WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and phone calls.

2. Content Consistency and Diversity

The platform adheres to a unified media identity, reflected in its professional tone and consistent visual design. Its diverse content includes:

  • Shababtimes News
  • Shababtimes Figures
  • Shababtimes Coverage
  • Shababtimes Polls & Surveys

3. Audience Engagement

The platform’s philosophy is rooted in interactive community media, engaging the audience in all activities and decisions through tools such as interactive stories, polls, and live broadcasts.Examples:

  • Public nominations for influential personalities.
  • Open participation in national events.
  • Dedicated daily space for responding to followers.

4. Community Impact

These interactions have resulted in widespread public participation and a genuine sense of belonging, turning the audience from passive receivers into active contributors and co-creators of content and services.Examples:

  • Website visitors exceeded 100,000; over 1 million views across social platforms.
  • Over 70,000 verified participations in polls and voting campaigns.
  • Introduction of new categories, services, and programs based on audience feedback.
  • Adjustments to voting and survey mechanisms according to user input.

5. Policies and Standards

Shababtimes operates under a clear digital media framework that ensures quality, professionalism, and respect for privacy.Examples:

  • Reviewing all content prior to publication.
  • Ensuring confidentiality of suggestions and feedback.

6. Audience Influence on Policies and Services

The platform analyzes feedback thoroughly and translates it into tangible executive decisions.Examples:

  • Redesign of the website’s sections and layout based on user evaluations.
  • Launch of the “Audience Opinion” section in the digital newsletter.
  • Proactive surveys conducted before launching new initiatives.

7. User Satisfaction & Evaluation

Regular evaluations are conducted via electronic surveys and digital analytics to measure satisfaction and needs.Examples:

  • 94% of participants expressed satisfaction with the latest voting experience.
  • Analysis of clicks and viewing rates to refine content.

8. Effectiveness & Continuous Development

Shababtimes relies on advanced analytics and reports to monitor performance and drive ongoing improvements.Examples:

  • Anti-duplicate voting measures to ensure transparency.
  • Expansion of content to include Gulf and Arab success stories after noticing growing regional engagement.
  • Improved app user experience based on digital behavior mapping.

Achievements (2024-2025)

  • Over 100,000 website visitors and 1 million+ social media views.
  • More than 70,000 verified public participations in online polls.
  • 45% increase in monthly engagement during the first half of 2025.
  • Launch of 4 new interactive digital services in response to audience suggestions.
  • Genuine audience participation in shaping platform decisions and content.

New Development: Shababtimes Live Chat

As the first youth media platform in Bahrain to adopt “Live Electronic Chat”, Shababtimes enables real-time interaction via its website and mobile app, allowing users to submit inquiries, suggestions, and complaints instantly and securely.Impact of the Live Chat Service:

  • Instant responses regarding services and participation mechanisms.
  • Documentation of feedback and complaints within the improvement database.
  • Enhanced accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities.
  • Faster decision-making during live campaigns thanks to instant feedback.

Examples:

  • During the “Influential Personalities Voting Campaign,” over 627 inquiries and comments were received via live chat, which directly improved the user experience.
  • Technical issues were resolved within minutes through instant chat notifications.

Conclusion

Shababtimes has proven that e-participation is a cornerstone of its integrated digital media system, helping to build a fruitful interactive environment, enhance transparency, empower youth, and engage the community in shaping media and social policies.

Shababtimes Media Platform

The first electronic youth media platform to receive international recognition and appreciation from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Certificate of Recognition

Awarded to:

SHABABTIMES In recognition of your innovation and excellent use of ICT technologies to support and promote the work of youth in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Arab Region.“It is people like you who make it possible”.

Appreciation from ITU

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