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Entrepreneur
12-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Breaking Boundaries: How DeepL's New Arabic Tool Aims to Lead AI Translation for MENA Businesses
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur Middle East, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. In January 2025, Germany-headquartered artificial intelligence (AI)-powered translation service provider DeepL revealed a study showing that 84% of professionals in the UAE and Saudi Arabia have integrated AI translation tools into their workflows. Now, put this statistic in the context of both nations' global economic milestones -which require efficient cross-border business communications and market access- and it immediately holds added value: in 2024, the UAE's total foreign trade stood at US$1.424 trillion (AED5.23 trillion), up 49% compared to its 2021 performance; while the Kingdom's non-oil exports alone in 2024 reached $137.3 billion (SAR515 billion), marking a 13% increase from 2023. As the Chief Revenue Officer at DeepL, David Parry-Jones has been able to closely observe the growing necessity for accurate translation tools. "In this recent study conducted to understand the increasing integration of AI-driven language technologies within organizations, we also found that 46% of professionals in the UAE and KSA reported that AI translation tools have helped them expand their business into new markets," he shares. "Additionally, our findings revealed that AI-driven tools are mostly applied to developing new language skills (UAE: 52%; KSA: 51%), boosting efficiency and saving time (UAE: 50%; KSA: 51%), and managing supplier relationships (UAE: 45%; KSA: 47%)." These, of course, are just two nations in a region that comprises over 20 Arabic-speaking countries. "Arabic is the fifth most spoken language globally and has long been one of the most requested by our users," Parry-Jones says. "The language is spoken in over 22 countries and plays an important role in global communication. However, its right-to-left script, unique characters, and structural complexity made integration somewhat more challenging. Despite this, we're now pleased to be unveiling document translation, joining our in-app and desktop translation solutions." Indeed, DeepL's Arabic Document Translation tool -launched officially on April 30, 2025- has been designed to simplify document translation for businesses and professionals that engage with Arabic-speaking markets across MENA. "Launching Arabic within the DeepL platform was a powerful step towards breaking down language barriers and connecting the world!" Parry-Jones adds. "We believe that Language AI is one of the most strategic investments a business can make. Some of the sectors that benefit the most from Language AI are retail, manufacturing and legal, where high quality and accurate translation is vital. In retail, it increases efficiency by developing multilingual marketing assets and customer service tools, translating internal systems, and enabling seamless international expansion. In the legal sector, AI translation services help international law firms overcome language barriers. Additionally, in manufacturing, AI translation allows global manufacturing facilities to ease their supply chain and distribution with accurate translation of customs documents, product descriptions and local regulations." Image source: DeepL Now, anyone with the slightest of linguistic interests would know that there are plenty of existing Arabic translation services already available. But the dire inaccuracies provided by these platforms have also been well documented in recent years. When DeepL's Arabic Document Translation Tool was announced in late April, it claimed to outperform GPT-4, Google, and Microsoft in translation quality– something Parry-Jones assures isn't an empty promise. "DeepL outperforms these models because our language model is purpose-built for translation, using proprietary training data collected over seven years," he explains. "Unlike general-purpose models like GPT-4, DeepL is tuned specifically for linguistic accuracy. In blind tests with language experts, DeepL's translations were preferred 1.3x more than Google's, 1.7x more than GPT-4's, and 2.3x more than Microsoft's. The model also requires significantly fewer edits, with Google needing twice as many, and GPT-4 three times more, to reach the same quality. We also rely on the expertise of thousands of hand-picked language specialists who "tutor" the model, resulting in best-in-class translation." DeepL's decision to integrate the expertise of human translators has been pivotal in ensuring that the AI-powered machine translation platform incorporates the plethora of regional dialects within the Arabic language– a move that has, again, helped in outperforming its competitors. "Our expert team of translators are involved in many stages of our research and development (R&D) process, from building models for a new language to improving existing ones," Parry-Jones continues. "By incorporating a human element in the initial phases of our research, we avoid the risk of our translations sounding robotic and help ensure that our translations pick up cultural nuances. This also applies during the evaluation stage; while synthetic evaluations deliver quick results, the ground truth is to ask those that have invented and mastered the use of language to provide feedback on translations - how accurate they are, how nuanced, how native the language feels. Only we humans can judge on that. To this day, some of our earliest adopters and users are translators. We have recently introduced a new product called Clarify that helps customers clear up ambiguities by suggesting alternatives and asking context-specific questions, ensuring translations capture the right meaning and nuance of what you're trying to say." But within the scope of business data translation comes the mammoth risk of security lapses or information leaks. "Our Pro customers' data is never stored or accessible to third parties!" Parry-Jones reveals. "In case of data breach, DeepL is legally required to notify users within 72 hours, guaranteeing maximum confidentiality for sensitive content like reports, patents, and customer data. As a company based in Germany, DeepL adheres to the GDPR -one of the strictest data protection and privacy laws worldwide- ensuring data remains protected and compliant. Our advanced encryption and adherences to global regulations, including ISO 27001 and GDPR standards, ensures peace of mind and enables confident multilingual communication across borders." Image source: DeepL Offering additional ease to users is the fact that DeepL's Arabic Document Translation Tool prioritizes popular formats such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint as well as PDFS, while maintaining original layouts and fonts. It also allows users to edit their changes directly before downloading, allowing for increased control across supported file types. "We only launch a new language when we are confident that we can offer a better solution than what's already on the market, and that includes Arabic," Parry-Jones adds. This faith in the platform's performance has emanated from DeepL's company culture- and if Parry-Jones words are anything to go by, it is all set to carry the platform towards its future goals too. "Since our inception, we have been a research-driven company and will continue to invest heavily in our development as a company within the next few years to create specialized translation and writing solutions to businesses worldwide," he says. "Combining our depth of research with proprietary data accumulated over seven years, we're able to understand unique business needs and address them with our solutions. With the launch of Arabic document translation in April and with any future products we take to market, we look forward to seeing how Middle Eastern businesses are able to use Language AI to expand their business across borders thanks to seamless communication. Working with businesses in the region, we will continue to learn and iterate the offering to make sure it provides them with the tools they need to expand their business across borders."
Zawya
30-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
DeepL launches Arabic Document Translation tool to support businesses across MENA
Dubai, UAE: DeepL, a leading global Language AI company, has introduced its Arabic Document Translation tool, designed to simplify document translation for businesses engaging with Arabic-speaking markets across MENA. This latest update helps bridge language barriers and boost efficiency by enabling accurate, context-aware document translations to and from Arabic across DeepL's supported languages including English, French, Turkish, Chinese, and Russian. What sets DeepL apart from its competitors is the ability to review and directly edit translations before downloading, giving users increased control over their documents. The tool supports popular file formats like Word, PDF, Outlook, and PowerPoint, while maintaining original layouts and fonts. Trusted by millions of users in 228 markets including MENA, DeepL continues to empower businesses to break down language barriers, expand into new markets, and foster unparalleled cross-border collaboration. About DeepL DeepL is on a mission to break down language barriers for businesses everywhere. Over 200,000 businesses and governments and millions of individuals across 228 global markets trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation in both written and spoken formats, as well as natural, improved writing. Designed with enterprise security in mind, companies around the world leverage DeepL's AI solutions that are specifically tuned for language to transform business communications, expand markets and improve productivity. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw (Jarek) Kutylowski, DeepL today has over 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP and Index Ventures. Media inquiries Kekst CNC: Sarah Shaikh, Concultant Email: DeepL@
Mid East Info
30-04-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
DeepL launches Arabic Document Translation tool to support businesses across MENA - Middle East Business News and Information
DeepL, a leading global Language AI company, has introduced its Arabic Document Translation tool, designed to simplify document translation for businesses engaging with Arabic-speaking markets across MENA. This latest update helps bridge language barriers and boost efficiency by enabling accurate, context-aware document translations to and from Arabic across DeepL's supported languages including English, French, Turkish, Chinese, and Russian. What sets DeepL apart from its competitors is the ability to review and directly edit translations before downloading, giving users increased control over their documents. The tool supports popular file formats like Word, PDF, Outlook, and PowerPoint, while maintaining original layouts and fonts. Trusted by millions of users in 228 markets including MENA, DeepL continues to empower businesses to break down language barriers, expand into new markets, and foster unparalleled cross-border collaboration. About DeepL: DeepL is on a mission to break down language barriers for businesses everywhere. Over 200,000 businesses and governments and millions of individuals across 228 global markets trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation in both written and spoken formats, as well as natural, improved writing. Designed with enterprise security in mind, companies around the world leverage DeepL's AI solutions that are specifically tuned for language to transform business communications, expand markets and improve productivity. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw (Jarek) Kutylowski, DeepL today has over 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP and Index Ventures.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
DeepL launches Clarify, introducing groundbreaking interactivity for superior business translations
"Clarify" brings next-level personalization to DeepL's Language AI platform, addressinggrowing demand among its 200k+ business customers NEW YORK, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DeepL, a leading global Language AI company, today announced the launch of Clarify, a groundbreaking feature bringing interactivity to AI translations, powered by its next-generation LLM. Clarify transforms the user experience by actively engaging throughout the translation process, serving as an interactive AI companion and language expert that resolves ambiguities and provides greater control over translations. This results in a more personalized, engaging experience that yields higher quality, nuanced translations — driving seamless cross-border communication for DeepL's rapidly expanding network of over 200,000 business customers worldwide. "AI is increasingly becoming an essential sparring partner in our professional lives, which is what we're introducing with Clarify – a more personalized approach to interacting with the DeepL platform throughout the translation process. Its role is similar to that of a colleague, proactively engaging with users and helping them fine-tune translations to achieve the high quality required for business communication," said Jarek Kutylowski, CEO and Founder, DeepL. "This powerful addition brings an added layer of personalization and accuracy to the DeepL experience, so that our customers can get even greater value out of our platform. Businesses want to trust AI for the right answers, so shifting from a static, one-way experience to more of a dialogue with the technology will become the norm." AI investment is booming, surpassing $184 billion in 2024, with 72% of business leaders aiming to incorporate AI into their daily operations in 2025 and 92% planning to boost their AI budgets in the next three years. Focus is now moving from excitement over the possibilities of AI to whether deployments can deliver results — driving a shift away from general models towards highly specialized solutions that can be customized and personalized to meet specific business needs. A quarter of global businesses are looking to invest in AI for specialized tasks, like translation, over the coming year. Moreover, human-AI collaboration is often considered key to the successful deployment of AI in businesses, especially for applications that require deep contextual understanding, such as translation, and in high-stakes, highly regulated environments like legal and manufacturing. For example, 51% of in-house legal teams see AI as a key tool for enhancing translations, combining AI solutions with human expertise and oversight. While DeepL's specialized Language AI platform is already trusted for its accurate, context-aware translations — proven to require 2-3 times fewer edits than Google Translate and ChatGPT-4 to achieve the same quality — and leverages the expertise of thousands of human translators to train its models, the launch of Clarify elevates the user experience by introducing interactive human-AI collaboration for the first time. Clarify allows professionals and knowledge workers to engage more deeply throughout the translation process, ensuring their specific context and requirements are met. The feature can also identify nuances that non-native speakers may overlook or find challenging, ensuring that translations always achieve the highest levels of accuracy and clarity essential for business-critical use cases. How Clarify works Once text is entered into DeepL Translator, Clarify proactively seeks to clarify context, prompting users with questions on topics such as multiple meanings, gender references, names, numbers, idioms, cultural references, abbreviations, and specialized terms. After users respond, Clarify then adapts the translations to ensure proper syntax, tense, and grammar. Clarify knows the right questions to ask because it is designed specifically for translation use-cases, powered by DeepL's highly specialized LLMs trained by professional language experts. And in contrast to other AI tools that rely on user-driven interaction — where users type a prompt, receive a response, and iterate until achieving a desired result — Clarify can save users time by operating in a system-driven manner, intuitively identifying the necessary context and prompting users accordingly. "This is a tremendous milestone for our company from a technological perspective and is just the beginning of many exciting innovations we have coming to the DeepL Language AI platform to enhance its interactivity," said Sebastian Enderlein, CTO, DeepL. "Our goal is to ensure our fast-growing network of customers – which has now surpassed 200,000 businesses worldwide – are equipped with the highest quality, most secure and cutting-edge solutions to meet their evolving language and communication needs." The launch of Clarify coincides with a period of significant growth for DeepL, as the company has established itself as the leading Language AI solution provider for businesses worldwide. Over the last year, DeepL's global customer network has grown significantly, now totaling over 200,000 businesses across sectors ranging from manufacturing to legal, retail, healthcare and more — including notable brands like Softbank, Mazda, Harvard Business Publishing, The Ifo Institute, Panasonic Connect and more. This success stems from the company's market-leading innovation, which combines exceptional quality, reliability, and security in its comprehensive Language AI platform, featuring advanced written and spoken translation tools, writing solutions, and the DeepL API. Clarify is now available for DeepL Pro users worldwide via the DeepL Translator web interface, for English and German translations – with more languages coming in the future. The feature maintains the same enterprise-grade security and compliance standards as the rest of the DeepL Pro experience. For more information and to try out DeepL Pro for your business today, visit About DeepL DeepL is on a mission to break down language barriers for businesses everywhere. Over 200,000 businesses and governments and millions of individuals across 228 global markets trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation in both written and spoken formats, as well as natural, improved writing. Designed with enterprise security in mind, companies around the world leverage DeepL's AI solutions that are specifically tuned for language to transform business communications, expand markets and improve productivity. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jaroslaw (Jarek) Kutylowski, DeepL today has over 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP and Index Ventures. Logo - View original content: SOURCE DeepL
Bloomberg
21-02-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
US Puts Russian Sanctions In Ukraine Talks & German Election Countdown
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. Live from London, we set the agenda for your day, catching you up with overnight markets news from the US and Asia. And we'll tell you what matters for investors in Europe, giving you insight before trading begins. On today's show, we're counting down to Sunday's German election. The Group of Seven is struggling to agree on a draft communique to mark three years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It comes as the US is prepared to either ramp up or take down penalties on Russia based on the Kremlin's willingness to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Alibaba surges after reporting its fastest revenue growth in more than a year. Today's Guests: DeepL CEO & Founder Jarek Kutylowski, Standard Chartered CFO Diego De Giorgi & Sudha David-Wilp, VP of External Relations and Senior Fellow at the German Marshall Fund. (Source: Bloomberg)
