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25 Jun 2025, 5:00 am
Say hello to Google Pay in Oman and Lebanon
We’re excited to announce that starting today, Google Pay is coming to two new countries in the Middle East and North Africa—Lebanon and Oman—helping you pay fast, simpl…
19 Jun 2025, 12:00 pm
Google's Economic Impact in Saudi Arabia and the UAE for 2024
The AI Opportunity for Saudi Arabia and the UAEAccording to a report conducted by Public First research agency, Generative AI is set to boost Saudi Arabia’s economy by 2…
16 Jun 2025, 7:48 pm
From mobile to the silver screen: Celebrating YouTube creators in MENA
YouTube rolled out the red carpet for five content creators from across the Middle East and North Africa for the first ever Cinema YouTube premiere screening of unreleas…
3 Jun 2025, 2:00 pm
Exam Season: 5 Tips to Study Smarter with AI
As the final exam season approaches, here are some tips that can help you prepare, study, and review your notes. The tips below are based on Gemini and NotebookLM—all fe…
20 May 2025, 10:00 pm
Google I/O: Gemini & Search innovations to MENA
Today, we unveiled a suite of new AI-powered models, products, and features for Gemini and Search at our annual developer event, Google I/O. Here are a few features/prod…
20 May 2025, 10:00 pm
Bringing AI Overviews to MENA, and in Arabic globally
At I/O, we announced the expansion of AI Overviews in Google Search, bringing this feature to the Middle East and North Africa for the first time. This global rollout al…
18 May 2025, 4:00 am
YouTube Celebrates Kunafa: A Sweet Yoodle and Creative Challenges!
Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth because something delicious is baking on YouTube this World Baking Day! We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new Yoodle that’s sure t…
13 May 2025, 7:00 pm
Helping AI Startups Grow in the Middle East & North Africa: Google is Backing STV’s AI Fund
At Google, we are committed to making technology benefit everyone in the Middle East and North Africa, and AI is central to this commitment. Today, we are pleased to ann…
30 Apr 2025, 1:00 pm
Empowering the Future: Announcing the Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First for MENA-T startups
Recognizing this potential and building on previous very successful programs, we are announcing the second Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First program for the Midd…
23 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm
Pop the confetti - YouTube is 20!
Today, we’re celebrating two decades of YouTube!Twenty years as a platform for expression, learning, and entertainment for millions around the globe. From the 19-second …
16 Apr 2025, 2:00 pm
Our 2024 Ads Safety Report shows how we use AI to safeguard consumers.
Our latest Ads Safety Report highlights a key trend from 2024: how AI is improving our ability to prevent fraudsters from ever showing ads to people.
15 Apr 2025, 9:00 pm
Launching the state-of-the-art video model Veo 2 in MENA
Starting today, Gemini Advanced users can generate and share videos using Google’s state-of-the-art video model, Veo 2. The video model, launched last year, is now comin…
7 Apr 2025, 4:00 pm
5 ways to use Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing
In March, we began rolling out the ability to talk live with Gemini about anything you see, whether it’s through your phone’s screen or through its camera. This is now a…
31 Mar 2025, 9:29 am
Google & Dubai Culture wrap up MENA Creatives Bootcamp, AI Edition
Earlier this month, we wrapped up the second edition of the MENA Creatives Bootcamp – AI & Innovation Edition in collaboration with the Dubai Culture and Arts Author…
20 Mar 2025, 4:00 am
YouTube and industry leaders announce the Youth Digital Wellbeing Initiative
A shared vision for Youth Digital WellbeingThe power of online content to educate, entertain, and connect young people is undeniable. To maximize this potential, it'…
12 Mar 2025, 10:00 am
Barjeel Art Foundation unveils virtual gallery for Women History Month
On the occasion of Women’s History Month, the Barjeel Art Foundation, a non-profit arts organization based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, has curated a special digita…
5 Mar 2025, 3:41 pm
10 YouTube channels to watch this Ramadan
I’ve called the UAE home for a little over 4 months now and I’ve been most excited about experiencing my first Ramadan in a Muslim-majority country in 16 years. We all k…
3 Mar 2025, 10:11 am
Investing to protect teen wellbeing on YouTube
Teens come to YouTube to learn, explore their passions, and express themselves. We recognize our responsibility to ensure their time on the platform is well spent. That’…13 Feb 2025, 3:00 pm
World Governments Summit in Dubai: The Next Frontier of AI
Yesterday, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, held a virtual fireside chat with His Excellency Omar Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy &…
11 Feb 2025, 3:00 pm
From the YouTube CEO: Our big bets for 2025
This year marks YouTube’s 20th birthday. In two decades, YouTube has transformed culture through video and built a thriving creative economy. Today’s creators have moved…
