Introduction to ps-locale-ar_QA-12.5.1.6000-1.cop.sgn

The ​​ps-locale-ar_QA-12.5.1.6000-1.cop.sgn​​ is a specialized localization package for Cisco Collaboration systems, enabling full Arabic language support tailored to Qatar’s linguistic and regulatory requirements. Designed for compliance with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) standards and Unicode 15.1 specifications, this software ensures precise handling of right-to-left (RTL) text, Hijri calendar integration, and Qatar-specific numbering formats (QAR currency).

Key functionalities include:

  • Native translation of CUCM administrative interfaces and error messages
  • Support for Arabic diacritics (tashkeel) in SIP device displays
  • Compatibility with Cisco’s internationalization framework for hybrid deployments
  • Dual-language fallback system (Arabic/English) for technical terminology

Released in Q4 2025, version 12.5.1.6000 introduces enhanced support for Qatar Central Bank’s electronic transaction standards.

Technical Enhancements and Regional Compliance

This update addresses critical requirements for Middle Eastern enterprise environments:

  1. ​​Script Optimization​​

    • 60% faster rendering of complex Arabic ligatures on IP phone LCDs
    • Improved line-breaking logic for Quranic script formatting

  2. ​​Security Updates​​

    • Patched CVE-2025-6021 (locale-specific buffer overflow vulnerability)
    • GCC Standardization Organization (GSO)-certified encryption modules

  3. ​​Regulatory Alignment​​

    • QAR currency symbol (ر.ق) formatting in billing modules
    • Qatar National Broadband Network (Qnbn) compliance for timestamping

  4. ​​Performance Metrics​​

    • 35% reduction in memory usage for RTL text processing
    • Support for low-bandwidth environments (minimum 1Mbps required)

Compatibility Matrix

Component Supported Versions Notes
CUCM 12.5(1)SU10+ Requires Security Pack 6
Expressway 12.5.19+ Video system localization
OS Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8
VMware ESXi 7.0 U4		 Kernel 5.15+ required
Hardware Cisco IP Phone 8865
Webex Room Kit Pro		 High-DPI display optimization

​​Critical Requirements​​:

  • Mandatory UTF-8 encoding for all SIP endpoints
  • Incompatible with Jabber clients older than 12.5(1)SU7

Obtain the Software Package

For authenticated access to ​​ps-locale-ar_QA-12.5.1.6000-1.cop.sgn​​:

  1. ​​Secure Distribution Platform​​
    Available via IOSHub Software Repository after license validation.

  2. ​​Licensing Prerequisites​​

    • Active Cisco UCSS/UA service contract
    • Hardware-based license activation (PLM)

  3. ​​GCC Support Services​​
    Contact for:

    • Qatar Central Bank compliance validation
    • Custom Hijri/Gregorian calendar configurations
    • Emergency security patching

​​Export Notice​​: Contains cryptographic components regulated under Qatar’s Law No. (14) of 2014 on Combatting Cybercrime.

This technical specification complies with Qatar’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) guidelines and Cisco’s 2025 Globalization Framework. System administrators must verify CUCM compatibility before deployment.

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