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Gulf Business
a day ago
- Business
- Gulf Business
20 million words and counting: UAE's grand plan to power Arabic with AI
Image credit: WAM/Website The UAE is setting global benchmarks in the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) to preserve, promote, and digitise the Arabic language—ensuring its continued relevance in the digital age. Read- From education to publishing, major national institutions are deploying AI to elevate Arabic's cultural, academic, and global status, One of the most notable initiatives is the Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language, a landmark scholarly achievement led by Sharjah—widely recognised as the 'Capital of Arab Culture.' This monumental work traces the development of Arabic through the centuries. Building on this foundation, Sharjah also launched the GPT Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language, which combines AI technologies with historical linguistics. The tool features a vast database of more than 20 million words and allows users to read, write, and convert texts into videos. It is continuously updated through a partnership between the Arabic Language Academy and the Emirates Scholar Research Centre. Powering knowledge platforms with AI The Meanwhile, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, part of the Department of Culture and Tourism, launched the region's first AI-powered Arabic-English dictionary. Designed using computational linguistics, it features over 7,000 core modern terms with automatic pronunciation, simplified definitions, contextual examples, imagery, and grammatical classification. In collaboration with NYU Abu Dhabi and Zayed University, the centre has also unveiled the Balanced Arabic Readability Corpus (BAREC), a 10-million-word linguistic resource drawn from various literary genres to support research and education. Bringing AI into classrooms and book fairs At the latest Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, the newly launched Digital Square offered a tech-forward platform to showcase how AI is reshaping Arabic publishing. Educational institutions across the country are similarly investing in AI-driven tools to modernise Arabic language instruction, ensuring that the region's linguistic heritage thrives in the digital era.
Zawya
a day ago
- Science
- Zawya
UAE harnesses AI to boost Arabic language global reach
ABU DHABI - The UAE has set a model in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to integrate the Arabic language and its cultural heritage into the digital sphere, boosting its regional and global presence as a language capable of meeting future demands. Various state institutions are rolling out AI-driven initiatives in sectors such as publishing, education, lexicography and creative content. One of the leading projects is the Historical Dictionary of Arabic Language, a monumental scientific achievement completed last year by Sharjah, the "Capital of Arab Culture". The project documents the evolution of the Arabic language throughout history. This was followed by the launch of the 'GPT Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language' project, which utilises modern innovations to serve and disseminate the language globally. Linked to AI, the dictionary offers researchers and enthusiasts with over 20 million Arabic words. It also enables them to write and read texts, convert them into videos, and continuously feed the dictionary with new information through a collaboration between the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah and the Emirates Scholar Research Centre. Meanwhile, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation is advancing digital culture and knowledge in the Arab world and globally through initiatives including the 'Digital Knowledge Hub,' an Arabic platform for producing, collecting and organising digital content. Last year, it surpassed 800,000 titles and 8.5 million digital items across more than 18 specialised libraries. The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, part of the Department of Culture and Tourism, has launched several AI-based publishing projects, including a specialised digital dictionary to support digital Arabic content. It is the first comprehensive Arabic-English dictionary employing AI and computational linguistics. The dictionary covers over 7,000 core modern terms, offering automated pronunciation, simplified definitions, examples, images, and precise grammatical and semantic classifications. In collaboration with a team from New York University Abu Dhabi and Zayed University, the centre launched the Balanced Arabic Readability Corpus project 'BAREC', which aims to collect a linguistic corpus of 10 million words encompassing a wide range of literary genres and topics. The most recent edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair saw the launch of the "Digital Square" initiative, a technical space that provided a platform to enhance the use of AI in publishing and books. Furthermore, many educational institutions have been keen to launch diverse initiatives to promote the use of AI and modern technologies in teaching the Arabic language.
Emirates 24/7
a day ago
- Science
- Emirates 24/7
UAE harnesses AI to boost Arabic language global reach
The UAE has set a model in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to integrate the Arabic language and its cultural heritage into the digital sphere, boosting its regional and global presence as a language capable of meeting future demands. Various state institutions are rolling out AI-driven initiatives in sectors such as publishing, education, lexicography and creative content. One of the leading projects is the Historical Dictionary of Arabic Language, a monumental scientific achievement completed last year by Sharjah, the "Capital of Arab Culture". The project documents the evolution of the Arabic language throughout history. This was followed by the launch of the 'GPT Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language' project, which utilises modern innovations to serve and disseminate the language globally. Linked to AI, the dictionary offers researchers and enthusiasts with over 20 million Arabic words. It also enables them to write and read texts, convert them into videos, and continuously feed the dictionary with new information through a collaboration between the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah and the Emirates Scholar Research Centre. Meanwhile, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation is advancing digital culture and knowledge in the Arab world and globally through initiatives including the 'Digital Knowledge Hub,' an Arabic platform for producing, collecting and organising digital content. Last year, it surpassed 800,000 titles and 8.5 million digital items across more than 18 specialised libraries. The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, part of the Department of Culture and Tourism, has launched several AI-based publishing projects, including a specialised digital dictionary to support digital Arabic content. It is the first comprehensive Arabic-English dictionary employing AI and computational linguistics. The dictionary covers over 7,000 core modern terms, offering automated pronunciation, simplified definitions, examples, images, and precise grammatical and semantic classifications. In collaboration with a team from New York University Abu Dhabi and Zayed University, the centre launched the Balanced Arabic Readability Corpus project 'BAREC', which aims to collect a linguistic corpus of 10 million words encompassing a wide range of literary genres and topics. The most recent edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair saw the launch of the "Digital Square" initiative, a technical space that provided a platform to enhance the use of AI in publishing and books. Furthermore, many educational institutions have been keen to launch diverse initiatives to promote the use of AI and modern technologies in teaching the Arabic language.
