Arabic.AI launches AI academy to empower Arab talent
Arabic.AI, the region's pioneer in secure Arabic-first artificial intelligence solutions, today announced the launch of AI Academy, the first dedicated hub for Arabic-language AI education and enterprise upskilling in the Middle East.
Building on more than 16 years of expertise in Arabic language technologies and enterprise AI, AI Academy is designed to close the region's skills gap by equipping governments, enterprises, and professionals with the knowledge, tools, and certifications required to lead in the era of artificial intelligence, both regionally and globally.
Launching this year with flagship programmes across 2025, AI Academy will deliver a curated calendar of industry-focused workshops, hands-on training, and tailored AI programmes. These initiatives will serve the unique needs of Arab world talents and key sectors such as public services, finance, healthcare, and telecommunications.
'AI Academy is about more than just training; it's about building the Arab world's future workforce. By providing sovereign, secure, and culturally rooted AI education, we are empowering our region not only to adopt AI, but to lead in Arabic-first innovation on the global stage,' said Nour Al Hassan, Founder & CEO of Arabic.AI.
Accessible both online and on-site, the Academy will collaborate with leading academic and industry partners to deliver certifications and programmes covering:
AI literacy and leadership for decision-makers and teams.
Technical enablement for developers and data professionals.
Applied enterprise use cases tailored to regional challenges and opportunities.
Arabic.AI is the Arab world's leading secure and private artificial intelligence company, specialising in Arabic Large Language Models, AI Agents, and enterprise solutions for governments and organisations across the MENA region.
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