Adding Arabic Language Support (450M+ speakers)
Dear Zoom Product Team,
I am writing to express my surprise regarding the absence of Arabic from the list of supported languages in the Zoom interface, especially considering the platform’s global leadership in communication.
The Comparison: Why Arabic Matters
According to current global statistics, the Arabic language is spoken by over 450 million people worldwide. It is one of the six official languages of the United Nations.
When looking at the current language selection menu (as shown in the attached image), Zoom supports several languages with significantly smaller speaker bases, such as:
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Swedish (~10 million speakers)
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Dutch (~25 million speakers)
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Polish (~40 million speakers)
The number of Arabic speakers is nearly double the combined total of several languages currently supported. This creates a significant gap for millions of professional users, educators, and students in the MENA region who rely on Zoom daily.
Strategic Value
Adding Arabic is not just about translation; it’s about accessibility and inclusivity. Implementing Right-to-Left (RTL) support would greatly enhance the user experience and solidify Zoom's position as the preferred tool in one of the world's fastest-growing digital markets.
We strongly urge your development team to prioritize adding Arabic to the user interface to better serve your global community.
Best regards,
