The Arab technology industry is really pushing to boost its presence in the global AI race. They're doing this by developing large language models that can handle the unique characteristics and diverse uses of the Arabic language. This important topic will be discussed by the Software Engineering Competence Center (SECC), which is part of the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA), during a free online webinar. The webinar is set for August 10, 2026, and will showcase the latest developments in Arabic AI and sovereign language models.
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