DUBAI: This year, more than 10 million tweets were monitored about Ramadan in the 30 days leading up to the holy month. Building on this interest, Twitter launched جمعات رمضان# (Ramadan Gatherings), a series of live audio conversations focused on reflections around topics that arise during the month, as well as those which have taken center stage over the past year. The sessions took place over five days on Spaces, Twitter’s new live audio conversations feature that is being tested. “Keeping Connected” discussed the importance of human connectivity amid the pandemic; “Ramadan Nights” delved into the world of creativity in music during Ramadan; “Audio Literature” had authors talking about their latest works and inspirations; “Food Waste” featured guests in conversation about the impact of waste and how to manage it during the holy month; and “Managing Work-Life Balance,” where women shared their thoughts about balancing Ramadan and family traditions a