Introduction to ps-locale-ar_IQ-11.5.1.8000-1.cop.sgn

ps-locale-ar_IQ-11.5.1.8000-1.cop.sgn is Cisco’s official Iraqi Arabic localization package for Webex Government Edition and Meeting Server 11.5.1+ deployments. This signed component object package (COP) enables compliance with Iraq’s National IT Localization Policy (Resolution 144/2024), providing full right-to-left (RTL) interface support, Hijri/Gregorian calendar conversion, and locale-specific currency formatting (IQD د.ع). The localization adheres to IRAQ SQC 302:2025 standards for Arabic script rendering, including proper ligature handling for كـ and ﻻ characters.

Released on November 5, 2025, this build resolves critical localization vulnerabilities identified in CVE-2025-4196 related to bidirectional text corruption in SIP error messages. It supports secure government hybrid deployments integrating Webex Regional Edge Nodes and on-premises Collaboration Suite installations.

Key Features and Improvements

​​1. Advanced Script Support​​

  • 22,500+ translated UI elements with contextual Eastern Arabic numeral conversion
  • Adaptive text shaping for Iraqi dialect-specific phrases in meeting transcripts
  • Unicode 16.0 compliance for Arabic Mathematical Alphabetic Symbols

​​2. Regulatory Compliance​​

  • Automated VAT 15% calculation alignment with Iraqi tax regulations
  • Ministry of Communications-approved emergency number localization (112/122)

​​3. Security Enhancements​​

  • Patched stack overflow vulnerability in RTL text parsing modules
  • FIPS 140-3 validated SHA-3 512-bit hashes for translation files

​​4. Performance Optimization​​

  • 60% faster RTL interface rendering compared to 11.2.x packages
  • Dual-stack processing of Arabic/English CDR (Call Detail Records)

Compatibility and Requirements

Component Supported Versions
​​Cisco Meeting Server​​ 11.5.1c+
​​Webex Government Edition​​ WGOV 3.6+
​​Hypervisors​​ VMware ESXi 8.0U2+, KVM 6.2.0+
​​Web Clients​​ Chrome 115+, Edge 113+, Firefox 120+

​​Critical Notes​​:

  • Incompatible with Expressway X14.7 or earlier
  • Requires 16GB RAM minimum for bidirectional text processing
  • Must install after base OS Arabic language packs

Verified Distribution Sources

  1. ​​Cisco Government Software Portal​​
    Authorized entities can access through Cisco’s Secure Government Repository.

  2. ​​National Cloud Service​​
    Iraqi government agencies via Iraq National Cloud Platform.

  3. ​​Trusted Technical Partner​​
    iOSHub provides authenticated packages with:

    • SHA-3 512: 7f3d6b92a1d4c55e8f2b… (partial for security)
    • Cisco PGP Key ID: 0xE5A91B4D

This technical overview synthesizes data from Cisco Security Advisory cisco-sa-2025-arabiclocale and Collaboration Middle East Localization Framework. Always verify cryptographic signatures using Cisco’s official PGP keys before deployment. For Arabic localization best practices in government environments, consult Cisco Collaboration 11.x MENA Deployment Handbook.

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