It's officially December, which means it's the perfect time to sit back, take stock and think about the last 11 months (and five days!).

Luckily for us, the lovelies at Apple have rounded up the most popular apps, games, music, movies, podcasts and more of 2018, which means that - at least as far as entertainment and culture goes - we have a pretty good summary of the last year in Arab world. 

Trust us, this is going to make GREAT conversation fodder around any festive dinner table.

Best Apps of the Year

iPhone App of the Year: Procreate Pocket
iPhone Game of the Year: Donut County
iPad App of the Year: Froggipedia
iPad Game of the Year: Gorogoa
Mac App of the Year: Pixelmator Pro

Best Music of the Year

Artist of the Year: Aseel Hamim
Rising Artist of the Year: Mohamed El Sharnouby
Song of the Year: Waynak, Abeer Nehme
Album of the Year: Nassay, Sherine

Best Movies of 2018 on iTunes

Avengers Infinity War
Deadpool 2
Ready Player One
A Quiet Place
Isle of Dogs
Mission Impossible - Fallout
Black Panther
Game Night
The Incredibles 2
The Insult

Best Podcasts of the Year

In the Dark
Slow Burn
Dr. Death
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
The Daily

Plus, here is a super cute infographic by Emirati illustrator, Aysha Al Hemrani, illustrating 2018's highlights: 

Is there anything you'd add in there? Let us know @ahlanmagazine