Layla Al-Khalifa

Cutting-edge Research Presented at ArabicNLP 2024 by THIQAH and KAUST

THIQAH Shines at ArabicNLP 2024 Conference in Bangkok

THIQAH Company stole the spotlight at the Arabic Natural Language Processing Conference (ArabicNLP 2024), which took place in the vibrant city of Bangkok on August 16.

The company made waves with a groundbreaking research paper, done in collaboration with the prestigious King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), that sets new standards for evaluating the prowess of language models in deciphering legal complexities.

A press release by THIQAH underlined the paramount importance of this study in light of the rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and the growing demand for tools capable of comprehending diverse natural languages. The study’s findings are expected to elevate the use of the Arabic language in academic research and drive the creation of AI applications tailored to the needs of the Arab world.

The highlight of the study was the creation of a groundbreaking benchmark dataset dubbed “ArabLegalEval,” specifically crafted to gauge the competency of large language models in understanding Arabic legal texts. This innovative development marks a significant milestone in linguistic research, promising enhanced model performance and the creation of more intelligent applications.

At the conference, THIQAH showcased the newly established standards and the anticipated advancements in evaluating the performance of AI systems handling legal texts in Arabic. These standards will empower developers and researchers to assess their models’ abilities in decoding complex legal jargon, extracting pertinent information from lengthy legal documents, and delivering accurate legal responses.

Notably, in December of the previous year, KAUST and THIQAH inked a memorandum of understanding with the aim of revolutionizing industries and unlocking the potential for digital solutions. This collaboration underscores THIQAH’s dedication to nurturing growth and driving business success in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

The ArabicNLP 2024 conference, now in its second edition, stands as the premier annual gathering in the realm of Arabic natural language processing. The event drew a distinguished cohort of researchers from across the globe, convened against the backdrop of fast-paced AI advancements and the escalating demand for digital solutions adept at handling the Arabic language.