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Trade Arabia
22-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Dubai Media Academy launches AI initiative
Dubai Media Academy, the specialised training and research arm of Dubai Media Incorporated, today launched its 'Artificial Intelligence Initiative in Arab Media.' Unveiled during Dubai AI Week, held from April 21-25 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence of the UAE, this Initiative seeks to build an integrated ecosystem of specialised AI tools and solutions that effectively support Arabic language content across Arab media platforms. This initiative is a direct response to a series of recommendations put forth by the academy following workshops and sessions held throughout the past year. These discussions highlighted the scarcity of AI tools capable of effectively handling the complexities and cultural depth of the Arabic language, respecting diverse dialects and cultural nuances. Through collaborative partnerships with media outlets, technology firms, developers, universities, and research institutions, the Initiative will drive innovations to tackle challenges such as dialect representation, visual content authenticity, and limited availability of reliable Arabic training data. Muna Busamra, Director of Dubai Media Academy, commented on the launch saying 'The 'Artificial Intelligence Initiative in Arab Media' represents a tangible response to the real needs expressed by stakeholders in the Arab media sector. Through the dialogues conducted by the academy, we recognised the significant need for AI tools capable of understanding the Arabic language and considering the cultural diversity of Arab societies." She added: "Based on Dubai Media Academy's role as a leading research and knowledge institution, we are leveraging our expertise and specialized studies to serve the efforts aimed at developing technological solutions that support Arab media and its ability to preserve the identity and cultural specificity of our Arab societies, while enhancing its presence on the global stage." To support this launch, Dubai Media Academy also released the first edition of the white paper, "Status of Artificial Intelligence in Arab Media," which serves as a strategic roadmap outlining priorities for researchers and technology developers. The document identifies technical requirements, offers clear guidelines, and highlights opportunities to produce original AI-driven solutions specifically designed for the Arab media landscape. Advisor to Dubai Media Academy, Asem Galal, further noted: 'What distinguishes the 'Artificial Intelligence Initiative in Arab Media' is the collective enthusiasm of all active parties in the media and technology fields, and their constructive efforts to shape the future of Arab media and support it with intelligent tools capable of understanding our culture." He pointed out that the initiative represents a qualitative leap towards shaping the future of a nation through artificial intelligence.
Broadcast Pro
22-04-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Dubai Media Academy launches AI initiative to advance Arabic media
This Initiative seeks to build an integrated ecosystem of specialised AI tools and solutions that effectively support Arabic language content across Arab media platforms. Dubai Media Academy, the specialised training and research arm of Dubai Media Incorporated, has announced the launch of its 'Artificial Intelligence Initiative in Arab Media.' Unveiled during Dubai AI Week, held from April 21-25 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence of the UAE, this Initiative seeks to build an integrated ecosystem of specialised AI tools and solutions that effectively support Arabic language content across Arab media platforms. Dubai Media Academy, the dedicated training and research arm of Dubai Media Incorporated, has launched 'Artificial Intelligence Initiative in Arab Media' during Dubai AI Week, held from April 21 to 25 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE. The initiative marks a significant step toward developing a comprehensive ecosystem of specialised AI tools and solutions tailored to support Arabic-language content across various Arab media platforms. The launch is rooted in recommendations made by the Academy after a year of intensive workshops and discussions that revealed a critical gap in AI technologies capable of addressing the linguistic, cultural and dialectical complexity of the Arabic language. By bringing together media organisations, technology companies, universities, developers and research institutions, the initiative aims to tackle pressing challenges in the field—including accurate dialect representation, visual content verification and the scarcity of reliable Arabic-language training data. The collaborative model is expected to foster innovations that preserve cultural identity while advancing Arab media's global relevance. Commenting on the launch, Muna Busamra, Director of Dubai Media Academy, said: 'The 'Artificial Intelligence Initiative in Arab Media' represents a tangible response to the real needs expressed by stakeholders in the Arab media sector. Through the dialogues conducted by the academy, we recognised the significant need for AI tools capable of understanding the Arabic language and considering the cultural diversity of Arab societies.' She added, 'Based on Dubai Media Academy's role as a leading research and knowledge institution, we are leveraging our expertise and specialized studies to serve the efforts aimed at developing technological solutions that support Arab media and its ability to preserve the identity and cultural specificity of our Arab societies, while enhancing its presence on the global stage.' In tandem with the launch, the Academy has published the first edition of the white paper titled 'Status of Artificial Intelligence in Arab Media.' This document outlines a strategic roadmap for AI developers and researchers, identifying key technical requirements, providing development guidelines, and pinpointing opportunities for AI innovation within the Arabic media landscape. Advisor to Dubai Media Academy, Asem Galal, further noted: 'What distinguishes the 'Artificial Intelligence Initiative in Arab Media' is the collective enthusiasm of all active parties in the media and technology fields, and their constructive efforts to shape the future of Arab media and support it with intelligent tools capable of understanding our culture.' He pointed out that the initiative represents a qualitative leap towards shaping the future of a nation through artificial intelligence. Throughout Dubai AI Week, the Academy will conduct targeted workshops and discussions, with further strategic projects and partnerships that will be announced successively throughout the year.
22-04-2025
- Business
Dubai Media Academy Launches Groundbreaking AI Initiative to Advance Arab Media
Dubai Media Academy, the training and research arm of Dubai Media Incorporated, has launched the 'Artificial Intelligence Initiative in Arab Media' during Dubai AI Week, held from April 21 to 25 under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The initiative aims to create an integrated ecosystem of AI tools tailored to Arabic language media, addressing long-standing challenges in dialect representation, cultural nuance, and content authenticity. It follows a year of intensive workshops and discussions that identified a critical gap in AI solutions for the Arabic-speaking world. In collaboration with media organisations, tech firms, academic institutions, and developers, the initiative will focus on developing innovative tools that support Arabic content creation and dissemination across diverse platforms. Muna Busamra, Director of Dubai Media Academy, said the initiative reflects the genuine needs of the Arab media sector. 'There's a clear demand for AI technologies that understand the complexity of the Arabic language and the cultural diversity within Arab societies,' she noted. She emphasized the academy's role in driving research-led innovation to enhance Arab media's global competitiveness while preserving cultural identity. Advisor to the Academy, Asem Galal, described the launch as a 'qualitative leap' in using AI to shape the future of the region. Throughout Dubai AI Week, the academy will host a series of focused workshops and discussions, with more strategic collaborations and projects to be revealed later this year. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Gulf Today
22-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Dubai to devise AI tools that understand Arabic
Dubai Media Academy, the specialised training and research arm of Dubai Media Incorporated, on Tuesday announced the launch of its 'Artificial Intelligence Initiative in Arab Media.' Unveiled during Dubai AI Week, held from April 21-25 under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, this Initiative seeks to build an integrated ecosystem of specialised AI tools and solutions that effectively support Arabic language content across Arab media platforms. This initiative is a direct response to a series of recommendations put forth by the academy following workshops and sessions held throughout the past year. These discussions highlighted the scarcity of AI tools capable of effectively handling the complexities and cultural depth of the Arabic language, respecting diverse dialects and cultural nuances. Through collaborative partnerships with media outlets, technology firms, developers, universities, and research institutions, the Initiative will drive innovations to tackle challenges such as dialect representation, visual content authenticity, and limited availability of reliable Arabic training data. Muna Busamra, Director of Dubai Media Academy, commented on the launch saying: 'The 'Artificial Intelligence Initiative in Arab Media' represents a tangible response to the real needs expressed by stakeholders in the Arab media sector. "Through the dialogues conducted by the academy, we recognised the significant need for AI tools capable of understanding the Arabic language and considering the cultural diversity of Arab societies." She added, "Based on Dubai Media Academy's role as a leading research and knowledge institution, we are leveraging our expertise and specialised studies to serve the efforts aimed at developing technological solutions that support Arab media and its ability to preserve the identity and cultural specificity of our Arab societies, while enhancing its presence on the global stage." To support this launch, Dubai Media Academy also released the first edition of the white paper, "Status of Artificial Intelligence in Arab Media," which serves as a strategic roadmap outlining priorities for researchers and technology developers. The document identifies technical requirements, offers clear guidelines, and highlights opportunities to produce original AI-driven solutions specifically designed for the Arab media landscape. Adviser to Dubai Media Academy Asem Galal further noted, 'What distinguishes the 'Artificial Intelligence Initiative in Arab Media' is the collective enthusiasm of all active parties in the media and technology fields, and their constructive efforts to shape the future of Arab media and support it with intelligent tools capable of understanding our culture." He pointed out that the initiative represents a qualitative leap towards shaping the future of a nation through artificial intelligence. Throughout Dubai AI Week, the Academy will conduct targeted workshops and discussions, with further strategic projects and partnerships that will be announced successively throughout the year.
