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Hala Al-Sadi

Hala Al-Sadi

Al-Sadi

Hala Alsadi carries a background in info-technology management and experience in media & cultural production. Currently she works in the avenues of creative industries between digital design, journalism, and communication.

Follow her on Twitter: @halak404

A new viral app, BeReal, has promised a less superficial social media experience. Will the company's success prove to be a fad, or symptomatic of a growing need for media authenticity? The New Arab takes a deep dive into the app and its Arab users.

20 October, 2022