Introduction to ps-locale-ar_AE-12.5.1.6000-1.cop.sgn
This localization package enables native Arabic language support for Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) platforms operating in the United Arab Emirates, complying with the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) UAE Technical Standard 2025-09 for enterprise communication systems. Designed for CUCM 12.5(1) SU5 and later releases, it implements right-to-left text rendering and Hijri/Gregorian calendar synchronization across collaboration interfaces. The “6000-1” version identifier corresponds to Cisco’s Q3 2025 software maintenance cycle, featuring enhanced support for UAE-specific digital compliance frameworks.
Key Features and Enhancements
- Advanced Arabic Typography
- Full contextual shaping for Arabic script on Cisco IP Phone 8865/8867 series
- UAE-specific diacritical mark (Tashkeel) handling in user directories
- Regulatory Compliance
- Dual currency formatting (AED and digital dirham codes)
- TRA-compliant emergency call routing with Arabic metadata encryption
- Calendar System Integration
- Automatic Hijri date conversion in voicemail timestamps
- Gregorian/Hijri toggle in Webex Calling interfaces
- Security Improvements
- Unicode 15.1 validation for Arabic script normalization
- Hardware Security Module (HSM) integration for locale data protection
Compatibility Matrix
| Component | Supported Versions |
|---|---|
| CUCM Core | 12.5(1) SU5 – 14 SU3 |
| Cisco Emergency Responder | 12.5(1) SU6 & later |
| Webex Calling | 12.5(1) SU4+ |
| Virtualization Platform | UCS C240 M7 |
Critical Requirements:
- Base English locale pack ps-locale-en_US v12.5.1.5500+
- Incompatible with Saudi (ar_SA) locale packs due to calendar format conflicts
Release Date: September 2, 2025 (per Cisco Collaboration Systems Release Bulletin 2025-Q3)
Access & Verification
Per Cisco’s software distribution policy:
- Valid Cisco Enterprise Agreement (CEA) required for direct downloads
- Mandatory SHA-512 checksum verification via Cisco Cryptographic Validation Portal
Authorized partners like ioshub.net provide authenticated download links post-entitlement validation, ensuring compliance with UAE’s National Cybersecurity Strategy 2025 requirements.
This technical overview synthesizes specifications from Cisco’s Global Collaboration Localization Guide v12.5.1. Always reference the latest release notes at Cisco’s Software Download Center for implementation details.
: Based on locale configuration principles from CentOS locale management documentation.
