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Arabic SEO: why translating your English site is not enough

How customers in Saudi Arabia search in Arabic, and why your site needs Arabic content written for search, not just translated.

Nadeem Mayo October 28, 2026 3 min read

Many sites in the Kingdom translate English pages word for word, then wonder why they do not appear in Arabic search. Customers simply search differently.

Customers write their own way

They may search in formal Arabic, dialect or English words written in Arabic script. Good keyword research reveals these variations.

Content written for search

Write pages that answer Saudi customers’ questions clearly, with local examples and prices in SAR.

Technical set-up

Use correct right-to-left layout and hreflang between Arabic and English versions.

The result: proper Arabic content improves both visibility and trust.

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