Where is your center located?
- 5986
- 05 Sep 2023
- https://scop.sa/?p=1060
Riyadh – Al-Sahafa District – Al-Takhasosi Street.
In line with the rapid digital transformation, Vision 2030, and the Kingdom’s hosting of the Esports World Cup, SCOP conducted a comprehensive 2025 study examining Saudi gamers’ behaviors, preferences, usage patterns, and attitudes toward local content reflecting Saudi culture and identity. The survey covered 1,098 Saudi mobile phone users (18+), representing 96% of the Saudi population per GASTAT surveys, with a ±2.6% margin of error. Download the report:
Over the past decade, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has witnessed a series of exceptional social transformations that have left a deep and lasting impact on all segments of society. Recognizing the importance of this phase, SCOP conducted this study to provide a comprehensive and in-depth perspective on the trends and behaviors of different Saudi generations. This study comes in response to the noticeable research gap in this field. Despite the abundance of global studies on generations, most adopt a Western perspective that may not align with the specificity of Saudi society. At the regional level, available studies tend to ...
The Saudi Center for Opinion Polls (SCOP) participated in the Riyadh International Book Fair 2025, held at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, through a panel discussion titled “From the Childhood of Books to the Childhood of Screens.” The session presented the results of a survey on children’s reading habits, led by Mr. Saud Al-Ghamdi and moderated by Ms. Noura Al-Roumi. The discussion received wide engagement from the audience, generating a rich dialogue around the survey’s findings. Participants expressed their appreciation to SCOP for its ongoing annual initiatives and dedicated efforts to promote reading in its various dimensions.
The Saudi Center for Opinion Polls (SCOP) participated in the 77th Gallup International Association Conference, held in Varna, Bulgaria, from September 21–25, 2025, with broad international representation from opinion research institutions.Dr. Abdullah Alhugail and Dr. Nuha Al-Wadaani presented a paper titled “Assessment and Mitigation of Mode Effects in Mixed-Mode Surveys and Polls: A Practical Application to SCOP Polls”, showcasing the center’s methodological experience and solutions to enhance survey quality. The paper sparked wide engagement and discussion among participants.This participation reflects SCOP’s commitment to strengthening its international presence and advancing public opinion research in line with the highest professional standards.
SCOP surveys indicate that:99% of Saudis use social media, with WhatsApp, Snapchat, and YouTube ranking highest in usage.89% of Saudis use at least one streaming platform, with Shahid leading for the third consecutive year.49% of Saudis use artificial intelligence, and 31% of its users utilize it daily.The novelty of artificial intelligence and the adoption by half of Saudis suggests a high rate of future adoption.