
UAE Harnesses AI to Preserve and Advance Arabic Language in the Digital Era
The UAE is pioneering AI-powered projects to modernise Arabic, blending cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology to ensure its global relevance.
The UAE is pioneering AI-powered projects to modernise Arabic, blending cultural heritage with cutting-edge technology to ensure its global relevance.
Saudi Arabia’s Humain will launch Allam, a state-of-the-art Arabic AI model, this month. Designed to understand classical and regional dialects while grasping cultural nuances, it will debut via the Humain Chat app.
Widebot, an Egyptian AI startup, has raised $3 million in a pre-Series A funding round to advance its Arabic language model, AQL Mind. The company, now based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, aims to provide accurate AI solutions for Arabic dialects, supporting businesses and government entities in the region.
The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language has launched the Arabic Language Innovation Accelerator to support startups and entrepreneurs. The program will help enhance digital Arabic content, providing training, mentorship, and access to a network of investors. Applications are open until February 5, with a launch on April 7.
MBRF concluded the 12th edition of its ‘Bil Arabi’ initiative, promoting the Arabic language on World Arabic Language Day. The campaign featured interactive events across UAE and globally, engaging young people in creative Arabic language use. It highlighted Arabic’s adaptability and relevance in the modern world, inspiring global participation.