Arabic Localization

In order to attract Arabic-speaking customers and clients, you will have to familiarize yourself with the idea of Arabic localization. Arabic localization is the process of adapting the language, appearance, and functionality of a product or Web site for Arabic-speaking markets. Arabic presents a variety of unique challenges to Arabic-speaking localization professionals.

Arabic software localization
Arabic Web site localization
Translation into Arabic

To ensure a positive reception of your software, Web site, and documentation, it is a good idea to work with an experienced localization company. Your localization service provider should employ native Arabic-speaking teams of localization specialists who understand how to anticipate and solve the myriad of potential Arabic localization issues.

Some examples of localization issues:

*Arabic Localization: Web site Issues*	*Arabic Localization Requirements*
Bidirectional language	Enablement of right-to-left writing.
Color scheme	Inoffensive colors for example
Date, time, currency formats	Change to standard Arabic formats
E-commerce payments	Enable various payment methods such as bank transfers

*Arabic Localization: Software Issues*	*Arabic Localization Requirements*
Time-to-market	Translation memory tools help speed translation
High user expectations	Testers should be Arabic speakers

*Arabic Localization: Documentation Issues*	*Arabic Localization Requirements*
Text length	Accommodate possible text expansion/contraction
Printing Arabic fonts	Embed fonts in PDF file for printer

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