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Joint Latin-Arabic Fonts

The Dubai Font was Designed with Both Latin and Arabic Types in Tandem

— May 4, 2017 — Tech
The Dubai font, a new set of typefaces developed by Microsoft, the Dubai government, and design company Monotype, includes both Arabic and Latin language fonts. The font family is meant to encourage freedom of expression, as the two languages were created in tandem with one another to allow for maximum legibility when written together on the same screen.

Aside from representing two sets of characters, the Dubai font comes with four separate weights: light, regular, medium, and bold. The freely available font is the first to come in two languages simultaneously. With intended use for both private and commercial projects, the Dubai government hopes that the font will become the universal font of business in the area (especially considering the degree to which the city relies on doing business with countries in both North America and Europe.)
Trend Themes
1. Dual-language Fonts - As more and more companies expand to global markets, the demand for dual-language fonts is increasing, creating opportunities for designers and font developers to create versatile and efficient fonts.
2. Multicultural Design - Multicultural design incorporating multiple languages and scripts is becoming increasingly relevant as companies seek to represent diverse audiences in their branding and product design.
3. Cross-cultural Collaboration - Joint design collaborations between countries with different writing systems and languages can lead to innovative and effective solutions that cater to a global audience.
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Design - Graphic designers can tap into the growing demand for versatile dual-language fonts designed for optimal legibility on various media.
2. UI/UX Design - UI/UX designers can create seamless and inclusive user experiences through the incorporation of dual-language fonts, catering to culturally diverse audiences.
3. Technology - Tech companies can innovate by partnering with international governments and design firms to create solutions that incorporate multiple languages and scripts, catering to global audiences.
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