New Arabic Intelligence Center in Riyadh: Advancing Arabic Language Processing with AI
The Arabic Intelligence Center, the first of its kind for automated Arabic language processing, has opened in Riyadh.
Operated by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language, the center aims to advance Arabic language innovation and integrate AI technology for local and international use.
The goal is to enhance Arabic content in data and AI fields, support scientific research, and contribute to Saudi Arabia's ambition to become a global leader in this sector as part of the National Strategy for Data and Artificial Intelligence and Saudi Vision 2030.
The center unites Arabic language specialists and technology experts.
The text describes the establishment of a new AI center focused on advancing Arabic language processing through five main laboratories.
The Artificial Intelligence Laboratory develops research for Arabic language processing, the Data Formatting Laboratory collects and ensures quality of Arabic data, the Audio and Visual Laboratory processes audio and visual data, the Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Laboratory creates Arabic software using VR/AR, and the Researchers' Laboratory provides office space for researchers in Arabic computing fields.
The center aims to enable AI innovations, support application development, and certify qualified individuals with international standards.
Al-Washmi discussed the role of the Arabic Language Center, which supports the Arabic language through initiatives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030's Human Capacity Development Program.
The center focuses on developing Arabic language processing using computer applications, making it competitive among other languages.
Services provided include technical and linguistic consultations, organizing training sessions, licensing research, supporting related studies, and contributing to collaborative research data tagging.