Open-Weight LineageTII (UAE)
TII releases Falcon Arabic
Released Falcon Arabic — based on Falcon 3-7B, supports Modern Standard Arabic and regional dialects
Why it matters
A case of a Gulf state framing an open-weight model in its own language as the language of sovereignty
Source — Primary sources first; secondary reports are labelled “Press”
Officialtii.aehttps://www.tii.ae/news/middle-easts-leading-ai-powerhouse-tii-launches-two-new-ai-models-falcon-arabic-first-arabicAdded in Week 35, 2026 · See that week