During a dialogue session titled “Arabic Language and Identity in the Age of Algorithms,” held at our pavilion during the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2026, H.E. Dr. Saeed Al Dhaheri, Director of the Center for Future Studies at the University of Dubai, highlighted the limited presence of Arabic content in the digital space. He emphasized the importance of developing competitive local AI models to strengthen AI sovereignty and enhance the presence of Arabic in emerging technologies.
Dr. Badia Al Hashemi, Associate Professor in the Department of Arabic Language and Literature at the University of Sharjah, emphasized the importance of developing reading, writing, critical-thinking, and analytical skills from the early years of education. She noted that a strong foundation enables students to critically evaluate AI-generated content, stressing that human intelligence will remain essential in guiding the use of artificial intelligence.
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