Arabic.AI, the world’s top-ranked Arabic artificial intelligence company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) during the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) 2026. This strategic partnership, signed by Arabic.AI CEO Nour Al Hassan and Sheraa CEO Sara Al Nuaimi, aims to empower regional founders by integrating advanced, Arabic-first AI solutions and fostering a culture of responsible innovation within the startup ecosystem.
Driving Local Innovation Through Specialized AI
The collaboration focuses on providing entrepreneurs with access to Arabic.AI’s cutting-edge “agentic” platform, which is built specifically to navigate the linguistic and cultural nuances of the MENA region. By utilizing proprietary Large Language Models (LLMs) like Pronoia, which reportedly outperforms global models in Arabic context and accuracy, founders within the Sheraa community will be better equipped to build localized solutions for sectors such as finance, healthcare, and legal services. This partnership reflects a shared vision to ensure that regional startups are not merely users of global technology but are at the forefront of AI-driven innovation.
Strengthening the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
Held under the theme “Where We Belong” at the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park), SEF 2026 served as the backdrop for this milestone agreement. The partnership aligns with Sheraa’s mission to position Sharjah as a global hub for high-impact entrepreneurship. By embedding Arabic-first AI into the support frameworks provided to early-stage and scaling ventures, the initiative aims to lower the barriers to entry for tech-enabled businesses and accelerate the digital transformation of the UAE’s SME sector.
About Arabic.AI
Arabic.AI is a leading technology powerhouse specializing in AI business solutions tailored for the Arabic-speaking world. Founded by Nour Al Hassan, the company developed the first agentic platform designed to orchestrate complex enterprise workflows in Arabic with near-human context. With a global footprint spanning MENA, Europe, and the U.S., Arabic.AI serves Fortune 500 companies and government entities, offering flexible deployment options that prioritize data security and cultural precision.
About Sheraa (Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center)
Launched in 2016, Sheraa is a government-supported entity dedicated to cultivating a world-class entrepreneurship ecosystem in Sharjah. Under the leadership of CEO Sara Al Nuaimi and the chairpersonship of HE Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Sheraa provides founders with mentorship, access to capital, and market-entry support. To date, Sheraa-supported startups have raised over $87 million in capital and generated more than $130 million in revenue, playing a critical role in the UAE’s economic diversification strategy.
Source: LinkedIn
