Google Arabia’s Post

🌍 45 regulators. 5 countries. 3 unforgettable days at the Google London office! Last week, our 2025 MENA Regulator Academy brought together senior regulators and policymakers from across the MENA region to explore how AI can drive innovation, economic growth, and public benefit — with responsibility at its core. From AI governance to scam prevention, trust & safety, and sovereign cloud infrastructure, the agenda tackled critical policy priorities shaping the digital landscape in MENA. Key insights: ● Google contributed $14B in economic activity across the UAE and Saudi Arabia in 2024 alone. ● Strategic Google Cloud Regions in Qatar and Saudi are enabling national-scale innovation and job creation. ● Gemini understands 16 Arabic dialects, with 33–38% daily adoption in the Gulf — advancing accessible, Arabic-first AI. ● Maharat Min Google has trained over 3M people in digital and AI skills across MENA. ● The AI Opportunity Initiative for MENA is investing $15M to upskill 500,000 people and strengthen local research ecosystems through Google.org. The insights shared by the participating regulators and policy partners who are powering bold and responsible AI adoption across the region were truly inspiring! We’re proud to continue this journey together. 🌟 #GoogleArabia