The Middle East version of Adobe Illustrator is specifically engineered to handle complex scripts. It includes:
Yes. Adobe allows you to install previous versions.
Most users do not need to download a separate "special" installer. Adobe now includes the ME functionality within the standard installer; you simply need to tell the software to activate it.
Here is the step-by-step process:
When installing legacy ME versions alongside standard versions, users often get a font database conflict. Fix: Delete the Adobefnt.lst file in the Illustrator settings folder before launching the ME version.
Now, go to the "Apps" section in the main Creative Cloud window.
The version downloaded will now be the Middle East enabled version.
If you have the ME version installed but text is still breaking: