One beat. Countless stories. 🎧✨ Arab Hip Hop has never been just one sound. It's old-school samples meeting hard-hitting beats. It's the blend of traditional Arabic instruments with 'Trap Shaabi' fusions and razor-sharp wordplay. It's artists taking pride in where they come from, and making sure the world hears it. To celebrate that creativity, today's YouTube homepage across the Middle East and North Africa features a special animated Yoodle by Lebanese illustrator and graphic designer Ayla Mortada, whose signature organized-chaos style brings the energy of the scene to life. And because no celebration is complete without a remix... We teamed up with Egyptian rap icon Afroto for a lyrics swap challenge, inviting regional creators to flip the iconic bar from his track Brazil into fresh freestyle verses inspired by their own cities, dialects, and lived experiences. Whether you've been following the scene for years or you're just discovering it, there's never been a better time to dive in. 👉 Check out today's Yoodle, listen to the flipped songs, and explore our curated Arab Hip Hop playlist! #YouTubeMENA #ArabHipHop #TrapShaabi Dropping the beat here: https://lnkd.in/d5Mqc6Au
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Last week, we hosted the Google I/O Connect in Berlin. This is our annual event where developers from all around EMEA can learn & apply the latest technologies. This year, we welcomed three tech experts & creators; AbdulSalam ElSharari, Sarah Younis & Mohamed AbdelHakim. Check out their learnings! ⏬ ⏬ #GoogleArabia #GoogleIO
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We're still buzzing from the Effie Awards Saudi Arabia! 🇸🇦 As an Effieciat Partner, the YouTube team had a blast taking over the Effectiveness Edit Track. Hanibal Ahwash took the stage to dive into the new era of marketing effectiveness, followed by Ali Cheikhali who shared actionable tips and creative best practices on how brands can use generative AI to grow and connect with audiences. Our biggest themes on the day: 💡 Rethinking Effectiveness: In the new era of marketing, effectiveness is about building deeper cultural connections and driving full-funnel results on YouTube. 💡 Creativity Meets Code: Generative AI isn’t replacing human creativity; it’s an accelerator. Brands that use AI tools to scale asset variations and personalize content are seeing unprecedented engagement. 💡 The Future of ROI: The strongest growth happens when brands pair YouTube’s reach with AI-driven optimization to meet Saudi consumers exactly where they are. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the great conversations and shared their fresh ideas. It was amazing connecting with so many of you! 👋✨ #EffieSaudi26 #GoogleArabia #YouTube
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Forget the usual spots. We're going off the beaten path. 🗺️ 📍 During the launch of "Map Your Dubai: Inside Edition" with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, we got the inside scoop from Dubai's top foodies and guides on the hidden gems they can't get enough of. Discover your next favorite restaurant in our latest video. Now it's your turn to share the love! Remember to vote for your favorite list before time runs out: https://lnkd.in/dZWPT6Mn
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Google is in Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to co-build and explore what lies ahead at the intersection of technology and creativity! At Google Beach, we deep dive into demos, hosting panels on how to leverage AI to unlock growth and joining the key conversations shaping our industry. Anthony Nakache is on the ground to represent the Middle East and North Africa and show how our AI-optimistic and highly innovative region contributes to the future of creativity!
It’s good to be at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity — and this year feels special. We are talking about the future of creativity; and we are co-developing it with AI. My two personal Google highlights this year at Cannes: Demis Hassabis, the co-founder of Google DeepMind, is here alongside the world’s best creators. It confirms one thing: AI isn't replacing the storyteller; it’s becoming the ultimate canvas. Google Creative House, a sandbox for the industry to get hands-on with frontier AI tools, collaborate directly with our research and creative teams, and see how we are building “lighthouse” projects that push the absolute boundaries of what's possible in advertising. Representing the MENA region, I am incredibly proud of the AI optimism our digital-native population brings to the table. We’ve already proven that human imagination is the true North Star for AI. Just look at this exemplary creative work: ✨ Qatar Airways & Google: with Gemini, the two teams, joined by top AI creators, released cinematographic quality commercials while being on the transatlantic flight. ✨ Omnicom Advertising & Google: developed an AI-powered creative intelligence system and the "brave bot" to sharpen creatives before a single ad goes live. ✨ Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Google: In advertising timeliness really matters! We moved from weeks to days to deliver real-time impact. To boost the Diwali Season, in just 1 week we created 5 original films featuring 6 locations with a diverse casting. The question isn’t whether AI will change our industry, it already has! The question is how you’ll use AI to tell a more creative story. What are your Cannes Lions highlights this year? Tell me in the comments! ⬇️ #CannesLions2026 #GoogleAI #AIforCreativity
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⚽ Ready to level up your football experience this season? Here’s how you can make the most of Gemini: 📊 Real-time Insights: Need an instant breakdown of the first-half performance or a deep dive into tactical decisions? Just ask Gemini! Get accurate, up-to-the-minute updates straight from the pitch—think of it as having your own personal match analyst right in your pocket. 📸 Show Your Support: Want to picture yourself in the heat of the action? With our updated image generation features, you can now upload your photo and use AI to place yourself right on the field, fully geared up. 🏆 Supporting Our Champions: We are proud to announce that Google Gemini is the official Artificial Intelligence Sponsor for the Jordanian, Moroccan, and Iraqi national teams. Fans in these nations can now access exclusive, custom-designed templates to virtually "wear" their team's official jersey in their AI-generated photos. Caption: Featuring our Coach Marwa Khost - مروة خوست & Goalkeeper Tarek Chahine ⚽ #GoogleGemini #GoogleArabia
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What happens when you put Anthony Nakache, Google's Managing Director in MENA, and Ahmad AlMheiri, CEO of Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism SME, on the clock? We asked them three quick-fire questions during the launch of Map Your Dubai: Inside Edition. Catch their rapid-fire insights in this video. Check all the lists and don't forget to vote for your fav starting June 22nd!~ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dZWPT6Mn
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We already miss the lovely morning we had last week at the Etihad Museum! 🎬✨ Map Your Dubai: Insider Edition in collaboration with Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has brought together some amazing people from the foodie community, our passionate Local Guides, creators, and homegrown business owners to put Dubai's best-kept culinary secrets on the map. These custom Google Maps lists are your ultimate summer bucket list, and now, it’s your turn to back your favorites. 🗳️ Don't forget that the public voting platform officially opens on June 22nd! Get ready to explore the insider lists, visit these amazing local spots, and cast your vote to support Dubai's homegrown business community. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dZWPT6Mn
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How our newest initiative "Map Your Dubai: Insider Edition" is Boosting the City’s Homegrown Hidden Gems? http://MapyourDubai.com 📍 Every day, millions of people turn to Google Maps to navigate, explore, and make decisions about where to spend their time. However, within a gastronomic landscape as vibrant and evolving as Dubai, those truly homegrown culinary gems often remain hidden. Today, alongside the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, we launched Map Your Dubai: Insider Edition, an initiative to support the local food and beverages sector. 🥘 For this project 11 Google Maps Local Guides curated highly focused, thematic lists restricted to their top 10 absolute favorite local spots. Whether it’s a list of breakfast cafes or secret gastronomic gems, these lists offer an emotional bridge and a personal connection that algorithm-only recommendations simply cannot match. These curated lists are live, and from June 22, 2026 to July 6, 2026., we encourage the community to 🔊 vote 🔊 for their favorites, helping to funnel foot traffic and critical visibility toward our homegrown businesses. We invite you to participate in this community-driven movement and help us collectively map the future of Dubai’s culinary landscape. Thank you, Ahmad AlMheiri, for the partnership.
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To every Nashmi (نَشْمِي) & Nashmiyeh (نَشْمِيَّة) ↩️ 🇯🇴 ⚽ 🆕 Google Gemini is now the official AI Sponsor of the Jordan Football Association! By integrating Google Gemini, we are bringing advanced AI to the pitch—from interactive fan experiences and creative content tools to deeper match insights. Get ready for new ways to support and engage with the team! Jordan Football Association #GoogleArabia
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