Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in developing Arabic language models in 2025, with over 53 models identified, according to a study by SDAIA and KSGAAL. The report highlights progress in Arabic AI capabilities, growing global interest, and a roadmap to strengthen Arabic’s presence in the global AI ecosystem.
By pairing cultural provocation with a practical keyboard solution, e&’s Arab-easy campaign confronts the rise of Arabizi and its impact on Arabic script. Through reimagined literary works and a friction-free Arabic typing experience, the initiative moves beyond awareness to drive real behaviour change and sustained language use.