This annual list reveals the search terms that experienced significant growth during the year compared to the previous year. It includes various topics such as news, platforms, events, movies, series, sports matches, and personalities searched for by individuals in different countries. Here’s a quick overview of the lists:

Gaza War:

The ongoing conflict in Gaza due to the “Operation Al-Aqsa,” where the military wing of Hamas, the Al-Qassam Brigades, surprised the Israeli occupation by land, sea, and air on October 7th last year, topped the list of the most searched news globally.

The Submarine:

The submarine that went missing in June, carrying 5 people who were on a tour to see the wreckage of the Titanic, was also one of the most searched news topics, followed by the earthquake in Turkey, which claimed the lives of 47,975 people.

Dammar Hamlin:

The most searched person on Google due to his heart attack during a match in the American football league after colliding with a player from the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarter of the game. He was followed by the actor Jeremy Renner, who survived a serious accident at the beginning of 2023.

In Egypt:

The most searched news topics included the Palestine-Israel war, the devaluation of the Egyptian pound (floating the currency), and the earthquake that occurred in Egypt and was felt by individuals in various regions.
The most popular figures included football player Imam Ashour, actress Jouri Bakr, and the presenter Bassem Youssef after his interview with Piers Morgan.

In Saudi Arabia:

People in the Kingdom searched for football due to multiple events that occurred throughout the year, with the match between Saudi Al-Hilal and Real Madrid topping the list of most searched matches. As for the list of personalities, football players such as Mitrovic and Karim Benzema were prominent.
Additionally, the Palestine-Israel war topped the list of the most searched and talked-about news in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, followed by the Riyadh Airshow. The Saudi Professional League and the Arab Club Champions Cup topped the list of local events and activities. The list also included the devaluation of the Pakistani rupee and the disease “Burger.” People in the Kingdom also searched for local platforms, including Absher, Jadaraat, and Atamad, among others.

In the UAE:

There was significant interest in cricket matches, with the match between India and Sri Lanka topping the search list.
Local events such as the annual GITEX event, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change COP28, and the UFC 294 boxing event were also popular search topics.
People also used Google search to follow events in Gaza and natural disasters in the region, including earthquakes affecting Morocco, Syria, and Turkey.

Individuals also used Google search to find information about the war in Palestine. We have prepared a list gathering the most searched words for this year in various countries such as Palestine, Lebanon, and Egypt. The list included Palestinian journalists Wael al-Dahdouh and Hassan Aslih, as well as correspondent Ali Shuaib. People also inquired about the Palestinian flag, the area of the Gaza Strip, and about the website bdnaash.