RIYADH: The Arabic Language Innovation Accelerator, organized by the King Salman Global Academy for Arabic, has helped to empower startups and entrepreneurs, the organizers said at the conclusion on Wednesday.

The accelerator provided support for technical innovation and to help transform creative ideas into projects capable of growth and expansion, said Abdullah Al-Wushmi, secretary-general of the academy.

“The accelerator represents one of the distinguished initiatives of the academy that reflects its vision of building an integrated system of technological projects that support the Arabic language.”

“The academy has been keen on establishing collaborative partnerships with various entities that support innovation and technology, to enhance the effectiveness of the program and provide a comprehensive developmental environment,” he added.

The accelerator project is an extension of the academy’s initiatives in educational, and to expand digital Arabic content.

Saad Al-Qahtani, director of the educational programs sector at the academy, said: “Through this project, we have witnessed numerous pioneering initiatives that harness, adapt, and invest in technology to serve the Arabic language — its sciences, arts, and methods of teaching and learning.”

Al-Qahtani stressed that the development of Arabic was critical for innovation.

The closing ceremony included a detailed presentation of the participating projects, with several entrepreneurs honored in the presence of a number of investors and experts.