Fanar
Arab Artificial Intelligence Project
Beta version
Fanar is an Arabic AI Large Language Model developed by the Qatar Computing Research Institute at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development. It is sponsored by the Qatari government through the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. Fanar bridges Arabic language and culture with the latest advancements in AI, aligning with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the objectives of the Digital Agenda 2030.
Fanar Features
Built on a robust linguistic framework and powered by advanced algorithms, Fanar excels in Arabic-centric thinking, understanding nuanced meanings, and capturing subtle linguistic distinctions. These features make it an ideal tool for overcoming linguistic and cultural barriers, fostering effective communication, and promoting knowledge exchange. Its extensive capabilities include text and multimodal data generation, content creation, translation, and knowledge fact-checking.
Culturally and Religiously Aware
Incorporates an understanding of the nuances of Arab cultures and Islamic values.
Fluent in Arabic Dialects
Understands a wide range of Arabic dialects.
Intuitive and Interactive
Integrates voice-based interaction that enable natural conversations.
Enables Fact-checking
Finds sources for information and provides citations for accuracy and fact-checking.
Polite and Ethical
Always respectful, tolerant, and grounded in strong ethical principles.
Constantly Improving
Users can contribute by giving feedback to help improve Fanar.
National Project
Fanar is a national project involving several institutions in Qatar. Fanar is developed by QCRI at Hamad Bin Khalifa University with full support from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in the forms of financial and organizational assistance. Partners support Fanar in various ways ranging from providing high-quality data, end-user testing, evaluation and benchmarking, and adoption in use cases.
Use Cases
Fanar Chat
The chatbot offers a rich experience interacting with Fanar in text, speech, and different Arabic dialects. It produces multi-modal outputs in the form of text, speech, or images.
Taleem
Taleem is a Fanar-powered teacher assistant designed to support educators in creating lesson material including summaries, questions, and multimedia material.
Newsroom
Akhbar AI is a Fanar-powered newsroom assistant that helps editors create content like content including news stories, interview plans, and visuals.
Allama
Allama is a helpful chatbot designd to answer questions about government processes in Qatar. By leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Allama seamlessly integrates Fanar with external knowledge bases, delivering accurate, context-aware reponses.
Empowering News Insights with AI
This platform harnesses the power of Fanar to revolutionize user engagement with news. It provides concise summaries and highlighting potential biases in news content, offering a more balanced and informed perspective. It combines personalization, transparency, and critical insights to navigate today's complex media landscape.
Talk to Your Book
Talk to Your Book is an AI powered platform where users interact with virtual agents representing books, exploring content through questions and conversations. The platform is powered by Fanar and Mastodon, an open-source social media platform.
In The News
Stay connected with "Fanar" through its official website, app, and social media platforms on twitter
من فكرةٍ إلى طموح يتخطى حدود الابداع
— Fanar (@Ai_Fanar) December 17, 2024
قصة فنار بدأت بشغف...وتستمر بالإلهام
#فنار #آفاق_جديدة_لمستقبل_المعرفة pic.twitter.com/8fTiVt0OZ1
إطلالة من حفل افتتاح القمة العالمية للذكاء الاصطناعي قطر 2024، حيث قام معالي الشيخ محمد بن عبد الرحمن بن جاسم آل ثاني بتدشين المشروع العربي للذكاء الاصطناعي "فنار". يهدف المشروع إلى تعزيز مكانة اللغة العربية في مجال تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي على المستوى العالمي.#فنار pic.twitter.com/XxVxqCub0V
— Fanar (@Ai_Fanar) December 16, 2024
متمسكين بهويتنا العربية، وأصالة ثقافتنا الإسلامية
— Fanar (@Ai_Fanar) December 11, 2024
مسترشدين برؤية طموحة نحو مستقبل رقمي متميز
يأتي فنار، ليمضي بنا إلى آفاق جديدة لمستقبل المعرفة
كُن جزءًا من رحلتنا#فنار #قطر #آفاق_جديدة_لمستقبل_المعرفة pic.twitter.com/JqgWFpUDH3
For Developers
Harness the potential of Fanar – build innovative applications and explore Arabic AI capabilities.