Adobe Illustrator Middle East Version Install Page

Once installed, activate ME-specific tools:

To test: Create a text box, switch to an Arabic font (e.g., Adobe Arabic, Geeza Pro), type a sentence, and try justifying it – you’ll see Kashida elongation instead of spacing.

Yes. The text engine is built into the application binary. You cannot switch the text engine from "International English" to "Middle Eastern" via a setting inside the app without reinstalling the specific ME version. adobe illustrator middle east version install

You have completed the install. Now confirm it works.

Adobe no longer sells perpetual licenses (CS6 ME was the last). Today, the ME features are included in: Once installed, activate ME-specific tools:

Critical: You cannot install the ME version using a standard US or European subscription unless your Adobe ID is regionally set to a Middle Eastern country (e.g., UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt) OR you use a volume licensing key that includes ME language packs.

For older versions (CS6, CC 2014–2019) where the ME edition is a separate installer: In Character panel , enable “Ligatures” for proper

For legacy users (pre-CC):