Arabic Transliteration for Digital Smart Communication: Challenges and Solution

Digital transformation has become a crucial catalyst for the development of smart communities, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and residents' quality of life. However, the Arabic language presents a significant challenge in digital communication, particularly in its transliteration characters. The absence of letters such as “P,” “G,” and “C” in Arabic transliteration, along with the instability of macron and dot below letters in digital applications, hinders effective communication. This paper explores the implications of Arabic transliteration within the context of digital transformation for smart communities. It examines the challenges associated with Arabic transliteration, highlighting the Malay Jāwī script as a potential solution, with a particular focus on AsarFonts software. This software provides comprehensive Arabic transliteration characters with specific universal codes for each character, including the macron and dot below characters. The software not only provides the necessary transliteration characters but also aligns with universal digital encoding standards, ensuring compatibility and stability in digital applications.