High interest in Ireland vs India cricket T20 matches: The Ireland vs India T20 cricket series is captivating cricket fans with intense interest in live streaming and player updates, particularly on debut-
Archived Pulse in Saudi Arabia
Country pulse digest
Friday, June 26, 2026
Archived Pulse in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, intense interest centers on international sports events, including multiple FIFA World Cup matches and cricket series, alongside growing concern about Ebola outbreaks in Central Africa.
Active topics
23
Search volume
130.7K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
23
Sports65% (15)
Life9% (2)
Weather4% (1)
Health4% (1)
Culture4% (1)
World4% (1)
Money4% (1)
Entertainment4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Saudi Arabia are primarily exploring these trending topics to follow live international sports competitions, including FIFA World Cup soccer games and cricket series, driven by desires to watch matches live or catch up on highlights. Others are monitoring the worsening Ebola outbreak for updates and health safety information, reflecting public worry and the need for preparedness. Additionally, searches about geopolitical events and economic news concerning the UAE and regional waterways show an intent to understand their country's and neighbors' security and economic outlook.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Ecuador's World Cup victory over Germany stirs national celebration and global interest: Ecuador's surprise win over Germany at the World Cup has led to celebrations and significant interest in live updates across different languages.
Rising Ebola cases trigger health concerns and social tensions in Central Africa: Ebola virus disease cases are rapidly increasing in Congo and Uganda, prompting global health concern and social unrest linked to quarantine measures.
Strong engagement for multiple FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer matches with live streaming in M: FIFA World Cup matches Turkey vs USA, Tunisia vs Netherlands, Japan vs Sweden, and France vs Norway are trending, with fans seeking live streams and
Growing curiosity about Middle Eastern geopolitical dynamics and economics: Saudi Arabia shows increased interest in regional geopolitical and economic topics including UAE activities and the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Significant rise in cultural and religious searches around Day of Ashura observances: Cultural and religious interest peaks over زيارة عاشوراء (Day of Ashura visits), reflecting increased awareness of Islamic commemorations in Saudi
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Saudi Arabia
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
WeatherDeclining
strait of hormuz
200+ searches, 300% growth.
200+ searches · 300% growthLast seen 15 days ago
02
SportsDeclining
ireland vs india
The Ireland vs India T20 cricket matches are attracting significant attention with large search volumes.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 15 days ago
ire vs ind
03
SportsDeclining
ecuador vs germany
Ecuador's unexpected victory over Germany in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has caused a major stir and national celebration.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 15 days ago
germany vs ecuadorecuador
04
SportsDeclining
الإكوادور ضد ألمانيا
Arabic-speaking audiences show heightened interest in the Ecuador vs Germany World Cup match with live updates sought.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 15 days ago
المانيا والاكوادورالاكوادورالمانيا منتخب
05
HealthDeclining
مرض فيروس إيبولا
There is a significant surge in concern about the Ebola virus disease, with increasing confirmed cases in Congo and Uganda.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 15 days ago
فيروس إيبولا
06
SportsDeclining
türkiye vs usa
There is heightened interest in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between Turkey and the USA, with many people seeking ways to watch the game live and catch highlights.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 15 days ago
turkey vs usa
07
SportsDeclining
تونس ضد هولندا
Fans are actively searching for match highlights and updates on Tunisia's recent football games, including notable results against Belgium, Haiti, Uganda.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 15 days ago
تونس هولندامنتخب تونسمباراة تونس
08
SportsDeclining
japan vs sweden
People are searching to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Japan and Sweden, with many looking for live streams and replay options.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 15 days ago
japan national football team vs sweden men's national football team standings
09
SportsDeclining
tunisia vs netherlands
There is increased interest in watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Tunisia and the Netherlands via live streams and highlights.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 15 days ago
tunisia national football team vs netherlands national football team standings
10
SportsDeclining
اليابان ضد السويد
Interest is rising in updates on Japan and Sweden football teams, including player transfers and upcoming matches in Asian football tournaments.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 15 days ago
اليابان والسويدمنتخب اليابانالسويد واليابان
11
CultureDeclining
زيارة عاشوراء
زيارة عاشوراء is a trending cultural and religious topic with significant search growth in Saudi Arabia.
5K+ searches · 500% growthLast seen 15 days ago
زياره عاشوراء
12
WorldDeclining
الامارات
Interest in الإمارات (the UAE) has increased substantially in Saudi Arabia with multiple geopolitical and economic news topics driving searches.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 15 days ago
Weather / Worrying | 16 days ago
strait of hormuz
Why it matters
DecliningThis topic was last observed 15 days ago and is no longer part of the current pulse, backed by 200+ recorded searches. People are searching to understand a possible risk or disruption.
Last seen 15 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
General Jack Keane warns Iran US will not tolerate Strait of Hormuz actions - Fox News
Fertiliser shipments begin exiting through Hormuz strait - Reuters
Iran Attacks Cargo Ship, Testing Trump’s Deal to Reopen Strait - WSJ
Oil prices ease after spiking over halt to Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan - Al Jazeera
Oil prices drop as more ships move through the Strait of Hormuz - Yahoo Finance
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.