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• Language (ARABIC): Tells the client to use Arabic locale conventions (like day/month names).
• Territory (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES): Sets defaults for date formats, currency, etc. (You can use SAUDI ARABIA or others depending on your region).
• Character Set (AR8MSWIN1256): This must match the database character set. If your database is AR8MSWIN1256, the client and server speak the same language.

across the database, the client registry, and the operating system. Oracle Forums 1. Database Character Set Configuration

2.3 Reports 6i – Arabic/Urdu Support

• Set Character Mode = Yes (for correct shaping in older printers/PDF)
• In Report properties: Orientation = Right-To-Left
• For each field: Horizontal Justification = Right, Anchoring = End

The database must be created with a character set that supports Arabic/Urdu, such as AR8MSWIN1256 (Unicode). Spiceworks Community Recommended Character Set: AR8MSWIN1256 (Efficient for Arabic) or (Best for bi-lingual English/Urdu support). Check Character Set: nls_database_parameters parameter= 'NLS_CHARACTERSET' Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Recommendation: