Sharjah American launches UNESCO Arabic Chair
The American University of Sharjah announced the signing of an agreement with UNESCO to establish a specialized chair in Arabic language, artificial intelligence, and digital heritage. The goal is to employ technological solutions in the preservation and promotion of Arab cultural heritage. The chair aims to collect and digitize heritage materials, including endangered dialects, and to utilize digital technologies and AI to produce research and open resources that expand access to and protect Arab heritage. It also seeks to build the capacity of researchers and develop digital projects that enhance the Arab community's participation in safeguarding cultural heritage, reflecting Sharjah’s commitment to culture and knowledge, and its role in supporting Arabic as a global language of science and culture.
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