More than 400 million people worldwide speak Arabic, yet access to quality technical education in their native language remains severely limited. That gap is now being addressed through a new partnership bringing comprehensive software development training to Arabic-speaking learners at no cost.
Arabic.AI announced on 16th January 2026 from Dubai that it will deliver Replit’s complete educational platform in Arabic through its Arabic.AI Academy. The initiative represents the first time the global development platform’s full learning ecosystem has been made available in the Arabic language.
The move targets a longstanding challenge facing aspiring developers across the Middle East and North Africa. Without educational resources in Arabic, talented engineers often find themselves excluded from opportunities—not through any lack of ability, but simply through lack of access.
“We built Arabic.AI Academy to prove that world-class technical education does not need to be confined to one language or one geography,” said Nour Hassan, Founder of Arabic.AI. “By bringing Replit’s learning experience into Arabic, we are giving aspiring developers across MENA a clear path from their first line of code to building real products that serve their communities and economies.”
The collaboration brings Replit’s educational courses and video content entirely into Arabic, with all material offered free of charge. Students, early-career engineers, and professionals seeking to develop or enhance their software development capabilities can access the platform through Arabic.AI Academy.
Replit has built a reputation as a trusted development platform used by millions of builders globally. Making its learning resources available in Arabic removes what many see as an artificial barrier that has held back capable talent in the region.
Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, emphasised the importance of linguistic accessibility in technology education. “Language should never be a barrier to opportunity, and this partnership with Arabic.AI Academy ensures that Arabic-speaking developers across the Middle East have access to the same world-class tools and learning resources as anyone else globally,” said Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit. “By removing the friction of language, we’re unlocking the potential of millions of talented engineers who can now learn, build, and reshape their futures without limits.”
Arabic.AI Academy has established itself as a prominent Arabic-first platform for artificial intelligence and software education throughout the MENA region. The Academy concentrates on delivering practical, production-ready skills that align with actual industry requirements, using modern tools and workflows that reflect current software and AI system development practices.
The localisation goes beyond simple translation. By presenting Replit’s learning experience natively in Arabic, the platform allows learners to grasp programming concepts without linguistic friction. Students can build genuine projects using Replit’s tools and advance from beginner level to creator through structured, Arabic-first learning pathways.
As software development and artificial intelligence technologies continue their rapid evolution, access to high-quality education has become increasingly critical. Arabic-language technical education has remained significantly underrepresented despite the huge population of Arabic speakers, creating a risk that capable talent could fall behind through no fault of their own.
Beyond the educational offerings, Arabic.AI continues to develop its Agentic Studio, a platform offering no-code and low-code solutions. This enables both developers and enterprises to design and deploy AI agents in Arabic and English. The combination of education and practical tooling creates what the company describes as a clear pathway from reskilling through to real-world application.
The partnership reflects Arabic.AI’s broader commitment to democratising technology education and ensuring innovation isn’t constrained by language limitations. For the MENA region’s engineers, it represents a practical step toward full participation in the global technology ecosystem.
Arabic.AI Academy has indicated this marks just the beginning of its efforts to collaborate with leading global technology platforms. The aim is to bring world-class knowledge to Arabic speakers through genuine learning experiences rather than mere translations.
The initiative focuses specifically on learners and engineers throughout the Middle East and North Africa region, addressing a market that has long been underserved in terms of native-language technical education resources.
Those interested in accessing the free Replit courses can visit the Arabic.AI Academy website at https://academy.arabic.ai/programs/1. The platform is designed with technical accuracy and practical application as priorities, created specifically for Arabic-first learners.
The announcement centres on education and access rather than a commercial product launch, reflecting a focus on removing barriers rather than creating new revenue streams. For millions of Arabic speakers with the aptitude and ambition to build careers in software development, the availability of comprehensive learning resources in their native language could prove transformative.
As the technology sector continues to globalise, initiatives like this highlight the ongoing importance of making education truly accessible across linguistic and geographic boundaries. The partnership between Arabic.AI Academy and Replit suggests a growing recognition that talent exists everywhere, but opportunity must be made equally available.