Dubai to devise AI tools that understand Arabic

The discussions highlighted the scarcity of Al tools capable of effectively handling the complexities and cultural depth of the Arabic language, respecting diverse dialects and cultural nuances

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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 Al 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 Al 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 Al 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.