Surge in cricket interest: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe and women's international matches: South Asian audiences show major engagement with multiple cricket matches, including Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe and women's cricket involving Bangladesh,
Archived Pulse in Saudi Arabia
Country pulse digest
Monday, June 29, 2026
Archived Pulse in Saudi Arabia
South Asia is experiencing heightened interest in sports events, especially cricket and the FIFA World Cup, alongside significant attention to troubling world news like Saudi Aramco incidents and regional crime concerns.
Active topics
23
Search volume
194.9K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
23
Sports57% (13)
World13% (3)
Entertainment13% (3)
Health4% (1)
Technology4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
Politics4% (1)
Why people are curious
The intent behind these searches largely revolves around 'following' and 'watching' live sports events such as cricket matches and the FIFA World Cup, indicating audiences' desire to stay updated with live scores, analyses, and key highlights to enhance their viewing experience. 'Worrying' and 'explaining' intents emerge strongly regarding serious incidents like the Saudi Aramco attacks, helicopter crash, and regional crime issues, reflecting public concern and need for clarity on security and legal matters. In entertainment, 'following' and 'explaining' indicate curiosity about celebrity personal developments and understanding ongoing TV series plotlines.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Intense focus on FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures and team standings: FIFA World Cup 2026 matches featuring South Africa, Canada, Brazil, Japan, Algeria, Austria, and Iran attract strong follow-up for live coverage, team
Saudi Aramco attacks and helicopter crash spark heavy public concern: Serious incidents in Saudi Arabia, including the Aramco Ras Tanura drone attack and helicopter crash causing fatalities, drive widespread concern and
Entertainment and culture interests include celebrity news and TV series updates: Rising interest in celebrity personal lives like Bassma Boussel’s divorce and reconciliation, and entertainment TV show 'From' season 5 explanations,
Growing public concern over crime and legal cases in the Middle East: Searches about crime issues in the region increase sharply amid war crimes, legal cases, and public safety worries, reflecting apprehension about
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Saudi Arabia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
WorldDeclining
saudi aramco helicopter crash ras tanura
The Saudi Aramco helicopter crash in Ras Tanura that killed 14 people is under intense public scrutiny and concern.
2K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 8 days ago
aramcoras tanurahelicopter crash aramco
02
SportsDeclining
bangladesh vs zimbabwe
The Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe cricket match is attracting significant interest with live coverage and updates.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
ban vs zim
03
SportsDeclining
south africa vs canada
The 2026 FIFA World Cup match between South Africa and Canada is a trending topic with fans eager for highlights and player ratings.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
south africa vs canada world cup 2026fifa world cup soccer
04
WorldDeclining
سقوط مروحية ارامكو
Recent attacks and developments at Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil facilities in Ras Tanura have triggered a surge of news searches.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
سقوط مروحية ارامكو السعوديةرأس تنورة
05
SportsDeclining
جنوب أفريقيا ضد كندا
People are searching for live broadcasts and information related to the South Africa vs Canada football match, driven by the 2026 FIFA World Cup excitement.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
كندا وجنوب افريقيامنتخب كنداكندا
06
SportsDeclining
algeria national football team vs austria national football team standings
Users are seeking explanations and schedules related to the FIFA World Cup 2026, including team standings such as Algeria vs Austria and Canada's historic World Cup performance.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
fifa world cup
07
SportsDeclining
bangladesh women's national cricket team vs south africa women's national cricket team standings
Search activity focuses on live coverage and statistics of women's cricket matches between Bangladesh and South Africa.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
bangladesh vs south africa
08
SportsDeclining
india vs australia
People are searching to watch and follow the India vs Australia match in the Women's T20 World Cup, including live streaming and score updates.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
india women's national cricket team vs australia women's national cricket team match scorecardindw vs au-w
09
SportsDeclining
ترتيبات منتخب الجزائر لكرة القدم – منتخب النمسا لكرة القدم
Searches indicate a strong interest in following Algeria's football matches and World Cup details, including their game against Austria.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
الجزائر في كأس العالممباراة الجزائر والنمسا
10
SportsDeclining
ستيف كلارك
People are researching Steve Clarke's views on the Scottish and Moroccan football teams ahead of upcoming matches.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
11
WorldDeclining
جريمة
Searches about 'جريمة' (crime) in Saudi Arabia have surged due to recent reports on serious legal cases and war crimes in the region.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
12
SportsDeclining
المواجهات في كأس العالم fifa 2026
Interest in the FIFA World Cup 2026 matchups is rising as fans plan to follow the Round of 32 and the qualified teams.
2K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 8 days ago
جدول مباريات دور 32 كاس العالمالفرق المتأهلة لدور 32
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 8 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 2K+ recorded searches. People are searching to understand a possible risk or disruption.
Last seen 8 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 nationals, state news agency says - CNBC
Saudi Aramco helicopter crashes in Ras Tanura, killing 14 people - Anadolu Ajansı
Aramco oil company helicopter crashes in Saudi Arabia, killing all 14 on board - AP News
Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Ras Tanura - The Jerusalem Post
14 dead after helicopter owned by oil giant Aramco crashes in Saudi Arabia: officials - New York Post
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.