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Abu Dhabi's Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries to explore AI, gaming and the creative economy

The value of Arabic intellectual property, the development of Arabic-language AI tools and new ways of financing the region’s creative industries are among the subjects at this year’s Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries in Abu Dhabi. Back for its fifth iteration, the annual event will take place at Manarat Al Saadiyat, bringing together policymakers, authors, technologists, content…

Abu Dhabi's Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries to explore AI, gaming and the creative economy

The fifth annual Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries in Abu Dhabi will explore AI, gaming, and the creative economy, taking place at Manarat Al Saadiyat on September 20. Topics include the commercial value of Arabic creative work, financing the region's creative industries, investment gaps, and how AI is impacting dubbing workflows.

The event, organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, features keynotes, panel discussions, and masterclasses. Egyptian singer-songwriter Hamza Namira will perform in the evening following a session on his craft.

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