World Cup As we approach the end of the year, let’s take a retrospective look at the events that defined 2023 for residents in the UAE. Google’s ‘Year in Search’ unveils a fascinating narrative of the most-searched terms across various categories, providing insights into the cultural pulse and news landscape.
Global Search Insights: Movies, Marvel Mishaps, and Maritime Mysteries
The global search trends encompassed cultural phenomena such as the movies ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer,’ and ‘Jawan,’ along with the noteworthy incident involving Marvel actor Jeremy Renner’s near-fatal accident. Globally searched news terms included the conflict in Gaza and the implosion of the Titanic submarine in June.
Top 5 News Terms Locally Searched in 2023: From Elections to Earthquakes
Here are the news terms that resonated most with UAE residents:
- Palestine and Israel War
- Chandrayaan-3
- Turkey – Syria Earthquake
- Karnataka Elections
- Gautam Adani Group Crisis
The Titanic submarine secured the sixth spot, and the Moroccan earthquake made it to the top 10.
Local and Regional Highlights: Pro Leagues, Tech Expos, and Beyond
The list of ‘local and regional events’ spotlighted the Saudi Pro League and Dubai’s Gitex 2023, among other notable occurrences.
- Saudi Pro League
- Gitex 2023
- PSG vs Riyadh XI
- UFC 294
- SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
COP28, although missing the top 5, secured a place in the top 10 list.
Pop Culture Dominance: Blockbusters, Remakes, and TV Series Revivals
In the realm of pop culture, Hollywood blockbuster ‘Oppenheimer’ and Bollywood sensation ‘Jawan’ led the movies list.
- Oppenheimer
- Jawan
- Jailer
- Pathan
- Leo
TV series embraced two revamped childhood classics for 2023 (‘Wednesday’ and ‘One Piece’) alongside the Saudi comedy ‘Shabab Al Bomb,’ securing spots in the top 5.
- Wednesday
- Shabab Al Bomb 11
- The Last of Us
- One Piece
- King The Land
Cricket Takes the Spotlight: World Cup Matches Dominate Sports Trends
In sports, all the spotlight shone on cricket, with four Cricket World Cup matches and one T20 World Cup match dominating the top 5 tournaments.
- Cricket World Cup: India vs Sri Lanka
- Cricket World Cup: India vs New Zealand
- ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: India vs Australia
- Cricket World Cup: Pakistan vs Afghanistan
- ICC Cricket World Cup: New Zealand vs Pakistan
Top-Googled Personalities: Cricket Stars, Business Tycoons, and an Astronaut
The top 5 personalities most Googled in 2023 featured three cricket players – New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra, India’s Shubman Gill, and Australia’s Glenn Maxwell. UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, who spent six months in space, secured the seventh spot on the list.
- Rachin Ravindra
- Gautam Shantilal Adani
- Shubman Gill
- Glenn Maxwell
- Kiara Advani
AI Domination: Platforms, Insurance, and Mandatory Registrations
With AI dominating conversations, ‘Generative AI platforms’ claimed the top spot among the most-searched platforms. The job loss insurance website garnered significant attention as the deadline for mandatory registrations passed in October.
- Generative AI platforms
- ILOE (Involuntary Loss of Employment Insurance)
- Score808
- WhatsApp Web
- Temu
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