On May 21, 2025, the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt notified authorized laboratories of the new mandatory requirements for Arabic language specifications, which read:
- The Arabic language instructions required for public-facing products (e.g., mobile phones, home routers, etc.) should include the name and contact information of the entity being translated, and must be an ISO 17100 accredited entity or an institution accredited by an Arab government organization.
- NTRA also announced that products that are ready to ship but do not meet the new requirements will be exempted from the requirement as the manufacturer was not previously aware of the requirement, but will require a letter of commitment from the manufacturer stating that it is aware of the new requirement and will meet it in future shipments.