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Google Expands Gemini For Workspace To Arabic Users

Starting this week, users can access Gemini’s AI capabilities in Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Gmail in 17 additional languages, including Arabic.

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1 month ago

February 21, 2025

Nour Nasir

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Google is broadening the capabilities of Gemini for Workspace, which now includes Arabic among a growing list of supported languages. Starting this week, users can access Gemini’s AI capabilities in the side panel of Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Gmail in the following 17 new languages:

Arabic, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

With this update, users can now draft social media posts in Docs, summarize complex files in Drive, or manage their Gmail inbox — all in their preferred language. Additionally, Gemini’s image generation feature now supports these languages as well.

Here are some of the ways Gemini can improve the way teams work:

Gmail Integration: Sorting through emails can be overwhelming, especially for customer service teams. Gemini can now filter unread messages from clients and even draft responses in the user’s preferred language, streamlining communication.
Docs Assistance: Marketing professionals can use Gemini to help craft more compelling content. Whether it’s overcoming writer’s block or drafting promotional copy for a product launch, Gemini provides instant, language-specific support.
Drive Summaries: Sales teams often spend too much time searching for information across multiple documents. Gemini can now scan files, presentations, and notes, then present a concise summary in seconds — helping users prepare for key meetings more efficiently.

Also Read: Getting Started With Google Gemini: A Beginner’s Guide

Gemini’s language capabilities go beyond drafting and summarizing. Users can research topics or brainstorm ideas in any of 40 supported languages using the Gemini app. Additionally, for international teams, Google Meet now offers translated captions in 69 languages, and Google Chat can automatically translate messages, making global collaboration even easier.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Invests In OSN Streaming To Expand MENA Reach

The move follows an exclusive deal between OSN and HBO in 2022 and its recent acquisition of a majority stake in music platform Anghami.

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2 days ago

March 24, 2025

Nour Nasir

warner bros discovery invests in osn streaming to expand mena reach

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has acquired a stake in OSN Streaming Limited, a subsidiary of the OSN Group. The investment is part of WBD’s growing commitment to the Middle East and North Africa streaming market. The deal will be finalized in phases, pending regulatory approval.

For OSN, the partnership strengthens its leadership position in the region’s highly competitive streaming landscape. The company has been expanding its content portfolio through long-term partnerships, including an exclusive deal with HBO in 2022. Earlier this year, OSN also acquired a majority stake in music streaming platform Anghami, further diversifying its digital offerings.

Sheikha Dana Naser Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah, Group CEO of KIPCO and Chairperson of OSN, highlighted the importance of the partnership:

“We are delighted to be announcing this deal between WBD and OSN, which […] affirms the success of the strategy that KIPCO laid out to focus on and strengthen our streaming business, even in a competitive market environment. The transaction builds on OSN’s strong growth trajectory and market leadership in MENA’s streaming industry, strengthening its competitive position as one of the region’s premier entertainment destinations”.

Jamie Cooke, Executive Vice President & Managing Director for Central Europe, Turkey, and the Middle East at Warner Bros. Discovery, emphasized the importance of local content alongside global hits:

“It’s our goal to tell the greatest stories, whilst innovating our products and distribution channels […] We recognize that alongside enjoying the latest global hits, regional audiences also want stories from and about the region that reflect their own cultures and experiences. Through this deal, we’re delighted to announce that both OSN and Warner Bros. Discovery will invest in high-quality, locally produced content, ensuring a richer and more diverse offering for viewers”.

Also Read: Best Video Streaming Services In The Middle East

OSN Group CEO Joe Kawkabani echoed this sentiment, calling WBD’s investment a major milestone:

“We are thrilled to welcome WBD as a strategic partner. As a global leader in entertainment, WBD brings unparalleled expertise, innovation, and a rich portfolio of iconic brands. This investment is a significant milestone in OSN’s growth journey, reinforcing our dedication to delivering unique and compelling content. It also bolsters our commitment to expanding our investment in local content, broadening its reach beyond MENA to global audiences”.

WBD’s streaming services, Max and Discovery+, now boast nearly 117 million subscribers worldwide. The company’s increasing footprint in MENA is part of a broader expansion strategy that began with the opening of its Dubai office in 2012. Since then, WBD has steadily built its presence in the region, ensuring that MENA audiences have access to world-class entertainment.