Arabic is one of the most widely spoken languages globally. It is one of the six official languages of the United Nations and is the liturgical language of Islam. With over 400 million speakers, Arabic is the main official language in 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), with notable dialectal variations between regions. But its significance extends beyond the community of native speakers. As the language of the Quran, Arabic holds profound cultural and religious importance for more than 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide, regardless of their primary language.
Arabic script is written from right to left (RTL), requiring specific technical adaptations for digital products.
The economic influence of Arabic-speaking nations is substantial, particularly in the Gulf region, where countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia (the largest economy in the Middle East), and Qatar boast high GDP per capita and strong purchasing power. MENA countries are actively transforming their economies through major investments in data infrastructure, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI). Additionally, the halal economy – including finance, food, and cosmetics – represents a significant market segment. In Saudi Arabia, religious tourism is a major economic driver.
While assisting our international clients, InText always relies on three pillars of our competitiveness:
InText has selected and established long-term working relationships with highly professional native Arabic linguists. Together with our Arabic-speaking partners, we are happy to facilitate your business development and assist you in high-quality content localization.
