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Comment from Vincent de Phily on 15 April 2024 at 11:24

The location you give as an example is mapped with Arabic names, contradicting your statement. Are you asking about a particular render of OSM data ?

Some apps, like OrganicMaps, try to display names in the user’s language and may even transliterate to latin script. But others, like OSMAnd, use the main name as mapped, which should be in the local language.

Comment from ابوبندر العصم on 15 April 2024 at 12:55

I want the names of streets and places to be Arabic

Comment from Marcos Dione on 15 April 2024 at 16:59

Ok, but on which application or site? OSM provides all the necessary data, but its up the the app or site to use it to show the right text.

Comment from ابوبندر العصم on 15 April 2024 at 17:15

Garmin Drive Smart navigation device

Comment from Vincent de Phily on 16 April 2024 at 11:29

Where do you get the map data for your device ? AFAIK Garmin map files are not multilingual, you need to install a map file that is either all-Arabic or prefers the local language.

If getting the map data directly from Garmin, check their docs or ask on their user forums.

If using a community-made OSM Garmin file, try to find one that suits your preferences, or follow the “build your own” instructions.

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