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9 Aug 202626 Safar 1448 AH
Middle East Leads Sovereign AI Models Race in 2026

Middle East Leads Sovereign AI Models Race in 2026

The Middle East is set to lead the sovereign AI models race in the first half of 2026, with the UAE's 'Falcon H1' topping the Counterpoint Research index for sovereign language AI models. The study reveals that the region boasts the most mature sovereign language AI model systems globally, featuring four models at the high end of the evaluation spectrum, led by the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The four models include the UAE's 'Falcon H1', Saudi Arabia's 'ALLaM', UAE's 'Jais 2', and UAE's 'K2 Think V2', highlighting the strength of government-linked ownership and comprehensive coverage of Arabic dialects.

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