Arabic is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, yet many live tools still treat it as an afterthought: lower thirds that run the wrong way, letters that fall apart, punctuation on the wrong side. Arabic live streaming done right starts with a studio that was built for right-to-left from day one.
Why Arabic needs more than translation
Translating the words is the easy part. Three things make Arabic different on screen:
- Direction. Text runs from right to left, and so should the layout around it: a lower third should grow from the right.
- Joined letters. Arabic letters change shape and connect to each other. Letter spacing, common in Latin titles, breaks those joins.
- Mixed lines. An Arabic title often includes an English brand name, a number or a date. Each part must keep its own direction without scrambling the line.
A studio that speaks Arabic
Studio Go speaks English, French and Arabic, with full right-to-left support. Switch the studio to Arabic and the whole interface mirrors, from the panels to the menus. Guest invitations go out in Arabic too, so your guests get a message in their own language.
Writing right-to-left lower thirds
Names and titles
Keep the same rule as in any language: the name on the first line, a short role on the second. In Arabic, short matters even more, because a long Arabic title in a large font fills the screen fast.
Mixing Arabic and English in one line
“مدير التسويق في Studio Go” is a normal Arabic title. Write it naturally, in reading order, then preview it privately before it goes on air to check that the line reads the way you expect.
Numbers and dates
Decide once whether your show uses Western digits (1, 2, 3) or Arabic-Indic digits (١، ٢، ٣) and stick to it across lower thirds, banners and the ticker.
Choosing an Arabic font
Studio Go includes 14 fonts, Arabic ones among them. When you choose, look for:
- Clear letter shapes at small sizes, because lower thirds are read in seconds.
- A bold weight for names, with a lighter weight for titles.
- No extra letter spacing on Arabic text.
- Strong contrast: light text on a dark plate, or the reverse.
Use the same font for every Arabic element in the show, and save it in your template.
Banners and tickers in Arabic
A banner in Arabic follows the same idea as in English: one message, one action, shown when it matters. For the ticker, keep each item to a short phrase. Long Arabic sentences are hard to follow while they move.
Running a bilingual show
- Pick a main language for the graphics, and use the second one only where it helps.
- Write each guest’s lower third in the language they speak on air.
- Prepare intro and outro videos in both languages if your audience is split.
- Keep one template per language, so switching is one click.
Arabic live checklist
- Studio language set to Arabic for an Arabic team.
- Invitations sent in Arabic.
- Lower thirds short, previewed, in one Arabic font.
- One digit style for the whole show.
- Ticker items as short phrases.
- A saved template for Arabic shows.
Questions about Arabic lives
Can guests receive their invitation in Arabic?
Yes. Invitations can be sent in Arabic, English or French.
Can one show use both Arabic and English?
Yes. Each text item is written in the language you choose, and a line can mix both.
Where can I see it in action?
Switch this site to Arabic and visit the Arabic home page, or explore the studio tools. For the look of your show, read our guide to live stream branding.
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