To get the Middle East (ME) version of Adobe Illustrator, which includes full support for right-to-left (RTL) languages like Arabic and Hebrew, you must change your Creative Cloud installation settings. How to Install the Middle East Version Open Creative Cloud : Launch the Creative Cloud desktop app. Access Preferences : Click your Account icon (top right) and select Preferences Change Language : Go to the tab. Under Default install language English يدعم العربية (English with Arabic support) or English תומך עברית (English with Hebrew support). Install/Reinstall : If Illustrator is already installed, you may need to it first, then click
The "Middle East" version of Adobe Illustrator is no longer a separate standalone product but a set of features integrated into the standard Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud (CC) subscription. illustrator middle east version full
For designers working with Arabic, Persian, Urdu, or Hebrew scripts, Adobe Illustrator in its standard "Western" release presents a significant hurdle: it cannot properly render cursive scripts or enforce Right-to-Left (RTL) text flow. Enter the —a specialized edition that unlocks the secrets of bidirectional text, Arabic ligatures, and Kashida justification. To get the Middle East (ME) version of
Select the text. In the Paragraph panel, open the justification menu. Under "Kashida," choose a value (e.g., 50%). Now when you justify text, Illustrator will stretch the internal strokes of letters (المد) instead of just adding white space. This is the hallmark of professional Arabic typography. Key Features of the ME Version Illustrator Middle