WideBot AI and Ahmed El‑Ghandour Boost AI Literacy in Arab World
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WideBot AI and Ahmed El‑Ghandour Boost AI Literacy in Arab World

New series simplifies AI concepts for Arabic-speaking audiences

2/13/2026
Ghita Khalfaoui
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Egypt-based artificial intelligence company WideBot AI has announced a strategic partnership with science communicator Ahmed El-Ghandour to launch a new educational series focused on artificial intelligence. The initiative, unveiled during the AI Everything MEA summit in Egypt, aims to bring AI concepts closer to the public and broaden understanding beyond enterprise and technical circles. The collaboration reflects a shared goal of making advanced technologies more accessible and relevant to everyday life across the Arab world.


A media-driven approach to AI awareness

The partnership centers on a new series titled “AQL with Ghandour,” designed to simplify complex AI ideas through engaging storytelling and practical examples. The program will explore core concepts such as large language models, human-AI interaction, and real-world applications across sectors including healthcare, education, business, finance, and government. Organizers say the series will also address ethical questions, the future of work, and the broader societal impact of intelligent systems.

Leveraging a prominent science communicator

El-Ghandour is widely known for his educational show Al-Daheeh, which has accumulated billions of views and millions of followers across platforms. His work focuses on translating complex scientific and technological ideas into accessible content for Arabic-speaking audiences. This influence is expected to help the new AI series reach a broad demographic and encourage more informed conversations about emerging technologies.

Addressing the Arabic AI content gap

The initiative also highlights structural challenges in the AI ecosystem, particularly the limited presence of Arabic content in global datasets. According to the announcement, Arabic represents only a small fraction of the web data used to train AI models, which can negatively affect system performance in the language. By producing localized educational content, the partners aim to foster a more inclusive and culturally relevant AI environment.

A strategic shift beyond enterprise applications

WideBot AI says the collaboration reflects its broader strategy to move AI adoption beyond corporate and technical settings into mainstream public understanding. The company believes that building a sustainable AI ecosystem requires increased awareness among citizens, decision-makers, and institutions. By working with influential media figures, it hopes to bridge the gap between advanced technologies and everyday users.


Through the “AQL with Ghandour” series, WideBot AI and Ahmed El-Ghandour aim to equip audiences across the Arab world with the knowledge needed to navigate an AI-driven future. The partnership combines technical expertise with mass-market science communication to promote critical thinking and responsible adoption of new technologies. As AI continues to reshape industries and societies, initiatives like this seek to ensure that understanding keeps pace with innovation.