KSGAAL Center Harnesses Artificial Intelligence to Serve Arabic Language
The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) continues to play a pioneering role in enhancing the status of the Arabic language in the digital age by leveraging artificial-intelligence (AI) technologies. In recent years, remarkable developments have occurred in the projects it manages, particularly in integrating modern technologies with the Arabic language. Among its most significant initiatives is the official launch of the Arabic AI Center in April 2024.
The establishment of the center aimed to achieve a major advancement in utilizing AI technologies to support the Arabic language and promote its dissemination. As the first center specialized in AI for natural language processing in Arabic, it leads in this field by providing comprehensive services that enable users to enhance their local and international use of the Arabic language. This aligns with the goals of the Human Capability Development Program, one of the key initiatives under Saudi Vision 2030, and the National Strategy for Data and Artificial Intelligence.
Through the center, KSGAAL is developing automated Arabic language processing mechanisms while promoting their use across various technical fields. The center focuses on creating digital tools to enhance the quality of language education and developing technological solutions that support the Arabic language in modern applications. The initiative is part of efforts in computational linguistics, linking modern technology with the Arabic language.
The center targets researchers and developers worldwide who specialize in AI and automated Arabic language processing. It aims to establish a global reference for linguistic corpora and dictionaries, enhancing the role of AI technologies in the processing and development of the Arabic language at local and international levels.
Among its significant achievements is the development of intelligent systems capable of addressing different forms of the Arabic language, including analyzing linguistic texts, creating speech recognition systems, and providing automated solutions that consider the unique characteristics of the Arabic language. Additionally, it aims to create extensive linguistic corpora that serve as references for researchers and developers building applications that support the Arabic language using AI technologies.
One of the main challenges in employing AI to serve the Arabic language is its linguistic diversity and lexical richness, both in classical and colloquial forms, necessitating the creation of accurate linguistic models that can accommodate this diversity. To address these challenges, the center works on collecting large amounts of linguistic data and developing advanced algorithms based on deep learning techniques to enhance the performance of intelligent systems.
In pursuit of sustainable success, KSGAAL is committed to forming strategic partnerships with entities specializing in AI to enhance its capabilities and develop innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the Arabic language. The effort aligns with the ambitious vision of positioning the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a global leader in digital innovation and AI.
With its Arabic AI Center, KSGAAL stands at the forefront of efforts to integrate language and modern technologies, thereby enhancing the status of the Arabic language in the digital age and ensuring its continued relevance on the global stage amid the expanding technological influence of other languages.
