Calibri Arabic Font May 2026

Calibri Arabic

is a modern Naskh-style text typeface designed for Microsoft as a seamless companion to the standard Latin Calibri. While the original Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic scripts were designed by Lucas de Groot, the Arabic version was developed by Dr. Mamoun Sakkal of Sakkal Design. Key Characteristics and Design

Features and Benefits

Options

When saving a Word doc with Calibri Arabic as PDF: Go to and check "ISO 19005-1 compliant (PDF/A)" . This embeds all font glyphs, preventing the dreaded dotted circle error. calibri arabic font

Title: The Silent Script

The ClearType Collection:

Calibri was part of a suite of fonts (alongside Cambria and Consolas) commissioned by Microsoft to improve on-screen reading via ClearType technology. Calibri Arabic is a modern Naskh-style text typeface

Segoe UI Arabic

: The closest official Microsoft alternative with a highly legible, modern geometric design. Body Text : Use Calibri Arabic as body

1. Body Text: Use Calibri Arabic as body text for articles, blog posts, and other written content.
2. Headings: Use Calibri Arabic as headings for titles, subtitles, and section headings.
3. Digital Media: Use Calibri Arabic for digital media, such as e-books, presentations, and websites.
4. Print Media: Use Calibri Arabic for print media, such as books, magazines, and newspapers.