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Saudi SDAIA Signs MoU with NAVER LABS and NAVER CLOUD to Develop Arabic Large Language Model 

The MoU was formalized during the third Global AI Summit (GAIN) in Riyadh. (SPA)
The MoU was formalized during the third Global AI Summit (GAIN) in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Saudi SDAIA Signs MoU with NAVER LABS and NAVER CLOUD to Develop Arabic Large Language Model 

The MoU was formalized during the third Global AI Summit (GAIN) in Riyadh. (SPA)
The MoU was formalized during the third Global AI Summit (GAIN) in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) signed on Tuesday a MoU with NAVER LABS and NAVER CLOUD to design an advanced language model for Arabic and its applications.

The MoU was formalized during the third Global AI Summit (GAIN) in Riyadh. It was signed on behalf of SDAIA by National Information Center Director Dr. Esam Alwagait, while Dr. Sangok Seok and Dr. Yoon Kim represented NAVER CLOUD and Dr. Choi Soo-Yeon represented NAVER Corporation.

The signing was hosted by SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghamdi and South Korea’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Choi-Byung- Huyk.

The partnership aims to employ the latest technical developments related to developing an Arabic language model to provide data-center solutions and services, in addition to participating in the cloud platform for digital transformation solutions.

Through a set of applications that use AI algorithms, SDAIA is focusing on boosting the position of the Arabic language in the field of AI.

The authority, in cooperation with the King Salman Global Academy for the Arabic Language, recently prepared a dictionary of data and AI to collect the most important technical terms and provide brief and simplified definitions in both Arabic and English.

SDAIA also prepared the "Your Voice" application, which enables the conversion of speech into text via a voice recognition feature in classical Arabic and local dialects, which can be used to record minutes of meetings and build interactive audio systems.

During the second Global AI Summit held in 2022, SDAIA launched the "ALLaM" application to serve the Arabic language and improve language models using the application in various fields, including: developing a model capable of writing and understanding Arabic poetry, developing an AI model capable of accurately parsing Arabic sentences, and developing a model that helps children learn the Arabic language in a fun and effective way.

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Saudi Culture Minister Crowns Winners of 4th National Cultural Awards

The ceremony was attended by senior officials, intellectuals, writers, artists, and media professionals. SPA
The ceremony was attended by senior officials, intellectuals, writers, artists, and media professionals. SPA
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Saudi Culture Minister Crowns Winners of 4th National Cultural Awards

The ceremony was attended by senior officials, intellectuals, writers, artists, and media professionals. SPA
The ceremony was attended by senior officials, intellectuals, writers, artists, and media professionals. SPA

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has honored the winners of the fourth edition of the National Cultural Awards at the King Fahd Cultural Center in Riyadh.

The ceremony - held on Monday under the patronage of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister - was attended by senior officials, intellectuals, writers, artists, and media professionals.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Prince Badr said: "We welcome the creators and innovators from various cultural sectors at the conclusion of the 2024 National Cultural Awards initiative, which comes under the generous patronage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, the supporter and enabler of our cultural sector."

“Our country is experiencing a great cultural renaissance under the umbrella of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, and the Ministry of Culture has been keen to adopt a strategy to develop cultural capacities in a comprehensive and integrated journey with partners in various sectors. The National Cultural Awards initiative serves as a supportive and encouraging umbrella for talents and their creativity," he added.

Prince Badr congratulated this year's winners and announced the addition of two new awards, the Cultural Media Award and the Handicrafts Award, to open new avenues for creativity and cultural expression.

Dr. Saad Al-Sowayan received the Cultural Pioneer Award for his significant scientific, literary, and cultural contributions. Writer and artist Diaa Youssef was awarded the Youth Culture Award for her support of culture and young talents.

The Business Owners Award, recognizing support for cultural activities, was given to Badr bin Mohammed Al-Bowardi in acknowledgment of Al-Bowardi family's efforts to preserve cultural heritage.

The International Cultural Excellence Award was presented to the Turquoise Mountain Foundation for its contribution to the protection of cultural heritage and support for artisans. The MBC Group received the Cultural Institutions Award in the private sector track, while King Faisal Foundation (KFF) received the award in the non-profit sector track.

Dr. Abdullah Al-Sharakh won the National Heritage Award, short story writer and novelist Osamah Al-Muslim won the Literature Award, and Qyadiya Publishing House, specializing in publishing for children, won the Publishing Award.

Dr. Walid Al-Omari received the Translation Award, film director Tawfik Al-Zaidi won the Film Award, and Abadi Al-Johar won the Music Award. Dr. Khalid Azzam received the Architecture and Design Award, Mohammed Al-Tuwaiyan won the Theater and Performing Arts Award, and Dr. Mohammed Al-Mansouri won the Culinary Arts Award. Taha Al-Sabban received the Visual Arts Award, and Dr. Lailah Al-Bassam won the Fashion Award.

The ceremony marks the culmination of the fourth edition of the National Cultural Awards, which is organized by the Ministry of Culture annually to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of Saudis from various cultural sectors in the Kingdom.