In a major flex for Arabic AI, UAE-based CNTXT AI has dropped Munsit — the Arab world’s first high-performance Arabic speech-to-text model — and it’s not just solid, it’s outpacing the top players globally.
Built 100% in the UAE, Munsit isn’t just a local win; it’s a world-class powerhouse and marks the kickoff of an ambitious journey toward a full stack of next-gen Arabic voice tech.
In fact, it’s leaving global tech giants like OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft, and ElevenLabs in the dust when it comes to Arabic speech recognition!
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This proves that technology from the region can, in fact lead on the global stage.
Named after the Arabic word for “listen carefully,” Munsit is a next-gen speech-to-text model built to vibe with the nuance, flow, and rich diversity of the Arabic language.
“This is only version one”
“This is just V1,” said CNTXT AI CEO Mohammad Abu Sheikh. “What’s coming next is set to rewrite the rules — redefining how Arabic is heard, spoken, and processed by machines. Our language, our terms, our tech.”
It speaks fluent Modern Standard Arabic and over 25 dialects — from Gulf and Levantine to Egyptian, Maghrebi, and beyond.
That officially makes it the most complete Arabic transcription tool ever built. From Saudi customer support calls to Moroccan podcasts and Kuwaiti government meetings — Munsit hears it all, and nails it every time.
And the best part? It’s already setting new benchmarks.
It’s entirely built on real arabic voices
So, what sets Munsit apart? It’s trained on real-world Arabic — 30,000 hours of authentic audio, distilled into a premium 15,000-hour dataset. That means it gets the accents, age groups, settings, and dialects with unmatched accuracy. And under the hood? Blazing-fast, NVIDIA-powered infrastructure built for serious speed, scale, and performance.
Munsit is already changing the game on MULTIPLE fronts!
Munsit isn’t just a flashy demo — it’s already shaking up real industries:
- Media & Creators: Instantly generate Arabic subtitles for videos, films, and podcasts.
- Meetings & Docs: Accurately transcribe Arabic meetings into official records — no manual notes needed.
- Call Centers: Turn Arabic voice interactions into actionable insights with precise transcription.
- Government Services: Deliver dialect-aware transcription for smoother citizen support and public services.
With Munsit, CNTXT AI is kicking off a bold new era of homegrown Arab AI, built in the region, for the region!
