Introduction to ps-locale-ar_SA-12.5.1.4000-1.cop.sgn
This localization package enables native Arabic language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) platforms operating in Saudi Arabia, adhering to the Kingdom’s Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) regulatory framework. Designed for CUCM 12.5(1) SU3 and later releases, it ensures proper right-to-left text rendering and Hijri calendar integration across collaboration interfaces. The “4000-1” version identifier corresponds to Cisco’s Q1 2025 software maintenance cycle, with optimizations for Saudi-specific telecommunications compliance.
Key Features and Enhancements
- Regional Script Compliance
Implements Saudi Arabian Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) conventions:
- Full support for Arabic diacritics (Tashkeel) in user directories
- Contextual shaping for Arabic ligatures in Cisco IP Phone 8800 series displays
- Regulatory Formatting
Aligns with CST Resolution 1443/2024 requirements:
- Hijri/Gregorian dual-date displays (1446-11-16 / 2025-05-14)
- Saudi Riyal currency formatting (ر.س 1,234.56)
- Emergency Service Integration
Supports Saudi Arabia’s 911 unified emergency response system through:
- Automatic province-based call routing (Makkah/Riyadh/Dammam)
- Arabic metadata embedding in emergency call logs
- Security Enhancements
- Unicode 15.0 Arabic script validation to prevent homoglyph spoofing
- CST-approved encryption for Arabic text transmission
Compatibility Requirements
| Component | Supported Versions |
|---|---|
| CUCM Core | 12.5(1) SU3 – 14 SU1 |
| Cisco Emergency Responder | 12.5(1) SU4 & later |
| Jabber Client | 12.5(1) SU2+ |
| Virtualization Platform | UCS C220 M6/M7 |
Critical Dependencies:
- Requires base English locale pack ps-locale-en_US v12.5.1.3500+
- Incompatible with UAE (ar_AE) locale packs due to calendar format conflicts
Access & Verification
Per Cisco’s software distribution policy:
- Valid Cisco Service Contract (CSSP) required
- SHA-512 checksum verification mandatory:
4d82f...c19a3 (Full hash available via Cisco Cryptographic Verification Portal)
Authorized partners like ioshub.net provide authenticated download links post-entitlement validation, ensuring compliance with Saudi Arabia’s Cybersecurity Law (Royal Decree M/16).
This technical overview synthesizes operational parameters from Cisco’s Global Collaboration Localization Guide. Always reference the latest release notes at Cisco’s Software Download Center for implementation specifics.
