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The E.U. asks Google to share its search-engine data with competitors

April 16, 2026·MarketWatch Top StoriesEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

The EU's demand for Google to share search data with competitors could reshape global digital competition rules, potentially affecting tech valuations across GCC markets where many investors hold significant positions in major tech stocks. GCC-based investors should monitor how this regulatory pressure might influence Google's profitability and market dominance, as similar data-sharing requirements could eventually extend to other regions or platforms where Gulf funds have exposure. This precedent may also create opportunities for emerging tech competitors that could attract alternative investment flows from regional portfolios.

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