Canada beats South Africa in World Cup knockout round: Canada secured a historic 1-0 victory over South Africa to reach the World Cup round of 16 for the first time, with a late goal by Stephen Eustáquio.
Archived Pulse in United Arab Emirates
Country pulse digest
Monday, June 29, 2026
Archived Pulse in United Arab Emirates
In the UAE region, major sports events dominate search trends, notably Canada’s historic World Cup win over South Africa, and intense interest in cricket matches involving Bangladesh, India, and emerging players like Suryansh Shedge. Technology watchers anticipate the iPhone 18 Pro’s launch.
Active topics
13
Search volume
100K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
13
Sports69% (9)
Technology15% (2)
World8% (1)
Money8% (1)
Why people are curious
People in the UAE are primarily drawn to following and watching major sporting events, including high-profile football and cricket matches. Their intent is to keep up with live scores, detailed analyses, player debuts, and tournament progressions, reflecting active engagement with current competitions. Technology interest is driven by purchasing intent and learning about new product launches, specifically the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Bangladesh-Zimbabwe Test cricket tour gains attention: The Bangladesh cricket team is touring Zimbabwe for a one-off Test match, with significant fan interest in team lineups and match previews.
Suryansh Shedge earns maiden cap for India in T20Is: Indian cricketer Suryansh Shedge made his T20I debut against Ireland, replacing an injured player, and is attracting fan follow-up.
High demand for India vs Australia Women's T20 World Cup coverage: Fans seek live updates and streaming information for the India vs Australia Women's T20 World Cup match amid tournament progression stakes.
Algeria football team standings and upcoming match interest: Algeria's national football team gains focus due to World Cup 2026 preparations and matches against Austria, with standings and tickets in demand.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in United Arab Emirates
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
TechnologyCooling
liquid glass
Searches about Liquid Glass relate to new design features in various apps and operating systems, prompting users to understand the concept and its availability.
2K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 3 days ago
02
SportsCooling
south africa vs canada
Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 to advance to the World Cup round of 16 for the first time, highlighted by a late goal from Stephen Eustáquio.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
canada vs south africasouth africa
03
SportsCooling
bangladesh vs zimbabwe
The Bangladesh tour of Zimbabwe includes a one-off Test cricket match where team lineups and match previews are actively discussed.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
zim vs bankhaled ahmedban vs zim
04
SportsCooling
suryansh shedge
Indian cricketer Suryansh Shedge has made his maiden cap against Ireland in T20 internationals, replacing an injured player and generating notable attention.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
ireland cricket team vs india national cricket team match scorecardlive cricket
05
SportsCooling
india vs australia
People are searching for live scores, match updates, and streaming information for the India vs Australia Women's T20 World Cup cricket match.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
india women's national cricket team vs australia women's national cricket team match scorecardindw vs au-w
06
SportsCooling
algeria national football team vs austria national football team standings
Interest has spiked in the Algeria national football team due to upcoming fixtures and standings, including their match against Austria and World Cup 2026 coverage.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
algeria national football team
07
TechnologyCooling
iphone 18 pro cost predictions
Consumers are searching for cost predictions and release date information about the upcoming Apple iPhone 18 Pro model.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
iphone 18
08
SportsCooling
fifa world cup 2026 bracket
People are searching for the FIFA World Cup 2026 bracket and schedule to follow the tournament's matches and outcomes.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
world cup schedulefifa live match today
09
SportsCooling
brazil vs japan
Fans are looking for information and live updates on the Brazil vs Japan match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32.
1K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 3 days ago
10
WorldCooling
أرامكو السعودية
Searches around 'أرامكو السعودية' spiked due to a helicopter crash and related regional tensions involving Saudi Aramco.
1K+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 3 days ago
مروحية
11
SportsCooling
جنوب أفريقيا ضد كندا
People are searching to watch the live match between South Africa and Canada in the World Cup.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
12
MoneyCooling
وقود
Fuel-related issues are driving searches, including shortages, price hikes, and impacts on electric car sales in Europe.
500+ searches · 600% growthLast seen 3 days ago
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 3 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 2K+ recorded searches. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
Last seen 3 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
WhatsApp beta brings Liquid Glass design to the iPad app, here’s what it looks like - 9to5Mac
5 iOS 27 Features You Should Be Excited About - SlashGear
Liquid Glass for Android is ‘not happening,’ at least not for Pixels - 9to5Google
Liquid Glass Tweaks Are Reportedly Coming In The Next macOS - Engadget
Google Says Pixel Phones Won't Get Apple's Liquid Glass Design - MacRumors
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.