Meta AI Expands to Middle East, Africa; Adds Arabic Support
Meta has just rolled out its AI-powered chatbot, Meta AI, to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, making it accessible to millions of new users. Back in October, Meta kicked things off by introducing Meta AI in six new markets, like Brazil and the U.K., and hinted at further expansion into places like MENA.
Now, folks in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Yemen can get their hands on Meta AI. Plus, Meta's throwing in support for Arabic to make things even more user-friendly.
Want to use it? Just tag @meta in your chats on apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, or Messenger (though, keep in mind, availability might differ depending on where you are). You can ask it to suggest cool places to visit nearby or even help you pick the perfect tunes for your road trip playlist. Meta's got plans to spice things up with more features in MENA, like "Imagine Me," which whips up some artsy selfies, and audio dubbing for Instagram Reels.
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With this latest move, Meta AI is now rocking it in 42 countries, supporting 13 languages, and already has around 700 million users across its various apps, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and good ol' Facebook.
Just a heads up, though—the features you get might not be the same everywhere. For example, in some European countries, Meta AI on Ray-Ban Meta AR glasses is limited to answering general questions because of data privacy laws.
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GaryThomas
August 1, 2025 at 2:08:50 AM EDT
Wow, Meta AI hitting the Middle East and Africa is huge! Arabic support is a smart move, but I wonder how it'll stack up against local competitors. Exciting times! 😎
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EdwardTaylor
April 12, 2025 at 1:42:37 AM EDT
アラビア語対応のMeta AI、使ってみたけど便利だね！ただ、返事がちょっと不自然な時があるのが気になる。でもMENA地域に広がったのは嬉しい！これからも期待してるよ！😊
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AlbertRamirez
April 12, 2025 at 12:04:14 AM EDT
अंत में, मेटा एआई अरबी में! यह त्वरित चैट के लिए बहुत उपयोगी है, लेकिन कभी-कभी प्रतिक्रियाएं थोड़ी अजीब लगती हैं। फिर भी, MENA क्षेत्र में यह एक बड़ा कदम है। अच्छा काम जारी रखें, मेटा! 🌟
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TerryGonzález
April 11, 2025 at 11:10:18 PM EDT
Finally, Meta AI in Arabic! It's super handy for quick chats, but sometimes the responses feel a bit off. Still, it's a huge step forward for us in the MENA region. Keep up the good work, Meta! 🌟
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RaymondAdams
April 11, 2025 at 5:23:35 PM EDT
Finally, Meta AI is available in the Middle East! It's super helpful to have AI assistance in Arabic. Just wish it was a bit quicker in responding, but overall, it's a great addition to my daily apps. Can't wait to see what else Meta has in store!
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PaulRoberts
April 11, 2025 at 5:11:37 PM EDT
A expansão do Meta AI para a região MENA é incrível! Agora posso conversar em árabe, o que é super legal. As respostas do bot são bastante boas, mas às vezes parecem um pouco estranhas. Ainda assim, é ótimo ver mais inclusividade em IA. Continue assim, Meta! 👍
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Meta has just rolled out its AI-powered chatbot, Meta AI, to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, making it accessible to millions of new users. Back in October, Meta kicked things off by introducing Meta AI in six new markets, like Brazil and the U.K., and hinted at further expansion into places like MENA.
Now, folks in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Yemen can get their hands on Meta AI. Plus, Meta's throwing in support for Arabic to make things even more user-friendly.
Want to use it? Just tag @meta in your chats on apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, or Messenger (though, keep in mind, availability might differ depending on where you are). You can ask it to suggest cool places to visit nearby or even help you pick the perfect tunes for your road trip playlist. Meta's got plans to spice things up with more features in MENA, like "Imagine Me," which whips up some artsy selfies, and audio dubbing for Instagram Reels.
With this latest move, Meta AI is now rocking it in 42 countries, supporting 13 languages, and already has around 700 million users across its various apps, including WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and good ol' Facebook.
Just a heads up, though—the features you get might not be the same everywhere. For example, in some European countries, Meta AI on Ray-Ban Meta AR glasses is limited to answering general questions because of data privacy laws.
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August 1, 2025 at 2:08:50 AM EDT
Wow, Meta AI hitting the Middle East and Africa is huge! Arabic support is a smart move, but I wonder how it'll stack up against local competitors. Exciting times! 😎
0
April 12, 2025 at 1:42:37 AM EDT
アラビア語対応のMeta AI、使ってみたけど便利だね！ただ、返事がちょっと不自然な時があるのが気になる。でもMENA地域に広がったのは嬉しい！これからも期待してるよ！😊
0
April 12, 2025 at 12:04:14 AM EDT
अंत में, मेटा एआई अरबी में! यह त्वरित चैट के लिए बहुत उपयोगी है, लेकिन कभी-कभी प्रतिक्रियाएं थोड़ी अजीब लगती हैं। फिर भी, MENA क्षेत्र में यह एक बड़ा कदम है। अच्छा काम जारी रखें, मेटा! 🌟
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April 11, 2025 at 11:10:18 PM EDT
Finally, Meta AI in Arabic! It's super handy for quick chats, but sometimes the responses feel a bit off. Still, it's a huge step forward for us in the MENA region. Keep up the good work, Meta! 🌟
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April 11, 2025 at 5:23:35 PM EDT
Finally, Meta AI is available in the Middle East! It's super helpful to have AI assistance in Arabic. Just wish it was a bit quicker in responding, but overall, it's a great addition to my daily apps. Can't wait to see what else Meta has in store!
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April 11, 2025 at 5:11:37 PM EDT
A expansão do Meta AI para a região MENA é incrível! Agora posso conversar em árabe, o que é super legal. As respostas do bot são bastante boas, mas às vezes parecem um pouco estranhas. Ainda assim, é ótimo ver mais inclusividade em IA. Continue assim, Meta! 👍
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