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Arabic Speech Recognition Dataset

Arabic speech dataset provides over 10 hours of telephone-quality dialogues recorded by 20+ native Arabic speakers from the UAE, offering clean, high-quality audio data suitable for training speech recognition systems, dialogue models, and Arabic language processing tools. The dataset contains annotated audio recordings (ID, language, format, duration) in M4A, MP3, WAV, and AAC, captured with low background noise.

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  • Hours
    10+
  • Speakers
    20+
arabic speech dataset
  • NLP
  • LLM
  • Machine Learning
  • Audio Processing
  • ASR
  • Voice Recognition

Arabic speech dataset provides over 10 hours of telephone-quality dialogues recorded by 20+ native Arabic speakers from the UAE, offering clean, high-quality audio data suitable for training speech recognition systems, dialogue models, and Arabic language processing tools. The dataset contains annotated audio recordings (ID, language, format, duration) in M4A, MP3, WAV, and AAC, captured with low background noise.

Get in touch Download sample
  • NLP
  • LLM
  • Machine Learning
  • Audio Processing
  • ASR
  • Voice Recognition
  • Hours
    10+
  • Speakers
    20+

Dataset Info

Characteristic Data
Description Audio of telephone dialogues in Arabic for training NLP models in real-world conversational scenarios
Data types Audio
Tasks Speech recognition, NLP
Country United Arab Emirates (ARE)
Hours of telephone dialogue 10+
Number of speakers 20+
Labeling Annotation (ID, Language, Format, Minutes)
Recording device Telephone
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Technical
Characteristics

Characteristic Data
Audio Format M4A, MP3, WAV, AAC
Recording condition Low background noise
Duration Mean = 11 min
Source and collection methodology. Data was collected via crowdsourcing platforms.

Dataset Use Cases

  • Voice AI & Virtual Assistants

    Building Accurate Arabic Dialogue Systems

    This Arabic speech dataset helps developers train conversational agents that respond naturally to native Arabic speakers. Because the dataset contains clean audio data sampled from real telephone dialogues, it supports language models that must interpret Arabic dialects, spoken language cues, and everyday expressions. It strengthens speech recognition systems used in customer support, mobile apps, and smart devices.

  • Telecom & Contact Centers

    Enhancing Call-Based Speech Processing

    Contact center teams rely on precise speech processing to route calls, identify intent, and analyze customer requests. This audio dataset provides high-quality audio recordings from Arabic speakers, improving recognition systems that must adapt to varied speech corpuses and dialect differences. It supports automatic speech workflows used in telecom, banking, and government service hotlines.

  • NLP Research & Academic Studies

    Advancing Arabic Speech Modeling and Benchmarking

    Researchers can use arabic language dataset to study phonetics, prosody, and dialect variation across native speakers. Because the dataset comprises annotated audio recordings collected in controlled conditions, it offers reliable training data for testing new language models, comparing recognition algorithms, and refining natural language processing pipelines in academic and commercial research.

  • Speech Technology & AI Product Development

    Training Robust Automatic Speech Systems

    AI teams can use this dataset to improve model training for transcription, speech-to-text engines, and real-time recognition technology. The dataset consists of telephone dialogues that capture natural pauses, everyday vocabulary, and realistic acoustic conditions. This variation helps developers create speech technology that performs well across practical environments and real-world audio data.

FAQs

What is included in this dataset?
The dataset comprises more than 10 hours of telephone-based Arabic dialogues recorded by native speakers. It includes clean audio recordings, annotations with speaker IDs, language labels, file formats, and total minutes for each conversation.
Can I request a sample of the dataset before purchasing?
Yes. You can request a free sample of the Arabic audio dataset to evaluate recording quality, annotation structure, and overall suitability for your speech technology workflows. Samples help you verify model compatibility before committing to a full purchase.
How was the data collected?
The dataset was collected through controlled crowdsourcing, where native Arabic speakers recorded telephone dialogues under low-noise conditions. This method ensures high-quality audio data and consistent speech sampled across multiple speakers.
How are Unidata datasets licensed?
Unidata uses a dual-licensing model: free dataset samples are available for testing, while full datasets require purchase. This ensures fair access for evaluation while maintaining quality and exclusivity for full datasets.
Do Unidata datasets follow GDPR or other privacy regulations?
Yes. All Arabic speech datasets follow GDPR and all applicable privacy laws. Every audio recording is sourced and processed through lawful, ethically approved data collection methods.
How are Unidata datasets stored?
Datasets are securely stored on AWS cloud infrastructure with practices aligned to ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 standards. This ensures your Arabic audio dataset is maintained in a secure, scalable, and privacy-focused environment.
How long does it take to receive the dataset?
After you submit a request, the Unidata team will contact you to confirm requirements and complete documentation. Following signing and payment, the Arabic speech dataset is delivered within 3–10 days.
Is this a real-world dataset or synthetic data?
This dataset consists entirely of real-world audio recordings. All conversations were captured from native Arabic speakers via telephone devices, ensuring authentic speech patterns, accents, and conversational flow.
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