Riyadh: Visitors to LEAP 2026 are experiencing Saudi Arabia's diverse dialects and rich vocabulary through an interactive map presented by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language. The map highlights a collection of Classical Arabic words and their equivalents in the local dialects of various regions, offering a digital experience that allows visitors to explore the words and hear their pronunciation in each region.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the map showcases the dialectal differences within Saudi society, increasing awareness of linguistic heritage as an integral part of national cultural identity and a testament to the richness of the Saudi landscape and culture. It serves as an innovative educational tool that documents the phonetic and dialectal characteristics of the community.
The interactive map displays real-time statistics on the most frequently used words in the Kingdom's regions and their prevalence. It reflects the integration of technology and language, building a national knowledge database that highlights the richness and diversity of Saudi dialects. This supports the academy's efforts to utilize digitalization to serve the Arabic language and document its phonetic and semantic characteristics.
The presentation is part of the academy's participation in LEAP 2026, reflecting its efforts to employ artificial intelligence in serving the Arabic language. This includes developing interactive digital applications that support linguistic research and showcase the richness of local dialects, aligning with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to enhance Arabic content and develop its technological tools.