Google has revealed the most popular search queries in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt during 2018.
The search engine giant has produced top 10 lists for both countries, showing the most trending queries.
In the UAE, the Passport Index was a popular search as the country rose up the global rankings to become the most powerful passport.
The Federal Tax Authority also figured prominently in the year that the UAE introduced VAT and, later, implemented a scheme to allow tourists to claim back VAT on purchases.
In Saudi Arabia, e-commerce giant noon made the top 10 as did Jamal Khashoggi, the Saudi journalist who was killed in Turkey.
Google said the lists had a few things in common, especially between Egypt and Saudi Arabia where the more traditional songs dominated the top songs list. Football was also a common theme between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, who both competed in this year’s World Cup.
Saudi Arabia
1. The national address2. Jadara3. Hulool4. Jamal Kashoggi5. Noon6. Noor system7. Iqama expiry8. Weather in Jeddah9. Rayat10. Kalam Asfar TV series
UAE
1. World Cup2. Indian Premier League 20183. Sridevi Kapoor4. Priyanka Chopra5. Passport Index6. Fortnite7. Bitcoin Price8. Federal Tax Authority9. Indian currency rate10. Dubai Frame
Egypt
1. High school results in 20182. Liverpool3. Da’am Masr4. Nisr Al Sa’eed TV series5. Local election committees6. Jamal Kashoggi7. Prayer times8. Ramadan 20189. Industrial school diploma results10. Teachers First website
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