The UAE has announced significant progress in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to integrate the AI in Arabic language and its cultural heritage into the digital sphere. This effort is aimed at boosting its regional and global presence as a language ready to meet future demands.

Officials reported that various state institutions are launching AI-driven initiatives in publishing, education, lexicography, and creative content.

One of the most notable achievements is the Historical Dictionary of Arabic Language, completed last year by Sharjah, known as the “Capital of Arab Culture.” The project documents the evolution of Arabic throughout history.

This was followed by the launch of the “GPT Historical Dictionary of the Arabic Language,” which uses AI to serve and promote the language globally. The dictionary provides researchers and enthusiasts with access to more than 20 million Arabic words. It also allows users to write and read texts, convert them into videos, and continuously add new content. This project is a collaboration between the Arabic Language Academy in Sharjah and the Emirates Scholar Research Centre.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation is advancing Arabic digital culture through the “Digital Knowledge Hub,” a platform for producing, collecting, and organising Arabic content. Last year, the hub surpassed 800,000 titles and 8.5 million digital items across more than 18 specialised libraries.

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, under the Department of Culture and Tourism, has also announced several AI-based publishing projects. These include the first comprehensive Arabic-English dictionary using AI and computational linguistics. The dictionary contains over 7,000 core modern terms, offering automated pronunciation, simplified definitions, examples, images, and precise grammatical classifications.

In partnership with New York University Abu Dhabi and Zayed University, the centre launched the Balanced Arabic Readability Corpus project (BAREC), which aims to compile a 10-million-word linguistic corpus covering diverse genres and topics.

At the most recent Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, the “Digital Square” initiative was introduced, offering a technical platform to enhance AI use in publishing and books.

Educational institutions across the UAE are also promoting AI in Arabic language teaching through diverse technology-driven initiatives.

Key highlights:

• UAE institutions expand AI in Arabic language research, publishing, and education.
• New AI-powered dictionaries and digital platforms enhance global Arabic content.
• Major cultural projects link heritage with advanced technologies.

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