The United Arab Emirates has teamed up with Google to offer university students a free 12-month subscription to Google Gemini Pro, the company’s advanced generative AI plan, as part of its push to integrate artificial intelligence into higher education and ensure its young population is “AI-ready.”
Who Is Eligible
All university students in the UAE aged 18 or older.
They must register before December 9, 2025 using a personal email address.
What the Free Subscription Includes
Students will receive full access to a suite of powerful features:
Gemini 2.5 Pro: Google’s most capable AI model for complex tasks like research, content generation, and brainstorms.
Deep Research: Tools to compile and analyze information from hundreds of online sources to support reports and study projects.
Note bookLM: A thinking companion for organizing notes, lectures, ideas, with enhanced capabilities (audio/video overviews).
Veo 3: Converts text or images into short videos with sound (e.g., 8-second video clips), useful for presentations.
2 TB of cloud storage across Google Photos, Drive, Gmail, to store notes, projects, photos, papers, and media.
Why This Matters
This initiative reflects the UAE’s broader National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, aiming to build AI fluency among students and equip them with modern tools that support creativity, productivity, and academic excellence.
With a growing demand among students and educators for AI tools, this move aims to reduce barriers — cost, access — and empower students to adopt generative AI for learning, research, and personal development. According to Google, searches related to AI and study topics in the UAE have risen sharply compared to the same period in previous years.
How to Register
Students must sign up via the official Google / Google Gemini student access portal.
During registration, verify age (18+), provide personal email, and confirm student status.
Complete registration by December 9, 2025 to get the full year subscription.
Potential Challenges & Considerations
Ensuring that students are aware of the deadline and registration process.
Internet connectivity and device access for all students, especially those in more remote areas.
Data privacy and responsible usage of AI tools.
Scaling support and training so students can fully leverage advanced features.
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University students in the UAE aged 18+ can now get one year free access to Google Gemini Pro, including Gemini 2.5 Pro, Deep Research, Note book LM, Veo 3, and 2 TB cloud storage, through a partnership between Google and the UAE Government.
