Thakaa is a Saudi Artificial Intelligence Research and Development organization dedicated to advancing the frontiers of intelligent technologies across speech, language, image, and video processing.
Thakaa Advanced Company for Information Technology
Transforming Research into Intelligent Solutions.
Advancing Arabic-first artificial intelligence across speech, language, image, and video processing.
Large Language ModelsImage ProcessingSpeech ProcessingVideo Analytics
About Thakaa
Through research-driven innovation, we develop secure, scalable, and impactful AI solutions that empower governments, enterprises, and industries to address complex challenges, accelerate digital transformation, and unlock new opportunities for growth.
By combining scientific research, engineering excellence, and practical deployment expertise, Thakaa transforms advanced artificial intelligence technologies into operational capabilities that create lasting value for society, the economy, and future generations.
Vision
To be a leading Saudi center of excellence in artificial intelligence, advancing world-class technologies that strengthen national capabilities, accelerate digital transformation, and contribute to the realization of Saudi Vision 2030.
Mission
To advance the science and application of artificial intelligence through research, innovation, and technology development, transforming emerging ideas into practical solutions that address national priorities and real-world challenges.
Through excellence in speech, language, image, and video technologies, Thakaa develops intelligent systems that empower governments, enterprises, and industries, strengthen Arabic artificial intelligence capabilities, and contribute to a sustainable and knowledge-driven future.
Research Domains
Speech Processing
Intelligent Speech Technologies for Arabic and Beyond
Developing advanced speech technologies that enable machines to understand, generate, and interact through natural human communication across diverse languages, dialects, and operating environments.
- Speech Recognition (ASR/TTS) — Arabic-first models for dialects, code-switching, and noisy environments.
- Voice Biometrics — Secure voice authentication tuned to Arabic dialect and prosody.
Large Language Models
Advancing Language Intelligence at Scale
Creating advanced large language models that combine deep understanding, reasoning, and generative capabilities to unlock new possibilities in communication, knowledge management, automation, and decision support.
- Smart Diacritizer — Instant Arabic vowelization for TTS, search, and learning.
- NewsPulse Summaries — Bilingual headlines condensed into three-sentence briefs.
- OCR Post-Cleaner — Turns noisy OCR into publication-ready Arabic text.
- Voice-to-Minutes Scribe — Meeting recordings into structured minutes and action items.
Image Processing
Intelligent Vision for a Connected World
Developing advanced computer vision technologies that enable machines to perceive, interpret, and understand visual information with accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
- Facial Recognition and Verification
- Image Understanding and Classification
- Generative Image Technologies
- Edge-Based Vision Systems
Video Analytics
Transforming Video into Actionable Intelligence
Advancing video understanding technologies that convert complex visual data into meaningful insights, enabling automated monitoring, anomaly detection, and intelligent decision support.
- Real-Time Video Analytics
- Surveillance Anomaly Detection
- Social Media Video Understanding
- AI-Powered Avatar and Video Generation