Final Stage of ALLaM Challenge Welcomes Teams from 17 Countries to Riyadh

Teams from 17 different countries are gathering in Riyadh for the final stage of the prestigious ALLaM Challenge, an international competition aimed at enhancing the Arabic language through artificial intelligence. This event, organized by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) alongside the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones, brings together over 600 participants from around the world.

ALLaM Challenge Details and Schedule

The final stage of the competition kicks off on Thursday, November 7 and runs through Saturday, November 9 at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh. The event will host 200 teams, featuring both male and female participants, supported by over 50 guides and 40 judges. The competition includes SAR 1 million in prize money, making it one of the largest events dedicated to Arabic language technology.

Goals of the ALLaM Challenge: Supporting Arabic Language Through Technology

The ALLaM Challenge aligns closely with Saudi Vision 2030, emphasizing the Arabic language as a fundamental part of Saudi identity and culture. The initiative seeks to raise global awareness about Arabic and establish it as a core component of technology.

In addition to fostering interest in Arabic, the competition aims to:

• Develop AI models that can write and understand Arabic poetry.
• Enhance sentence parsing accuracy in Arabic.
• Engage young learners with interactive Arabic language content.

By advancing AI solutions for Arabic, the ALLaM Challenge reinforces the Kingdom’s role in promoting Arabic in modern technological fields.

Key Partners and Sponsors: IBM and NTDP

This competition is supported by leading global technology partner IBM and the National Technology Development Program (NTDP). Together, they offer participants specialized workshops and training led by AI and Arabic language experts, ensuring competitors gain valuable skills to enhance their projects.

Judging Criteria: Focusing on Long-term Impact

Projects submitted in the ALLaM Challenge are evaluated not only on innovation but also on their potential for sustainability. Judges assess each project’s readiness for real-world applications, aiming to drive solutions that can continue supporting Arabic across various sectors.

Empowering Arabic Language with AI Innovation

The ALLaM Challenge serves as a platform for innovators to showcase their potential and develop large language models (LLMs) tailored to Arabic. Through this competition, SDAIA and its partners are fostering a community that supports Arabic language use in technology, ensuring it remains vibrant and accessible in the digital age.