Let’s clear up the confusion immediately: that ships with macOS or Microsoft Office for Mac. Instead, the Arabic script that mimics the weight, x-height, and serif structure of Times New Roman is technically named "Times New Roman" (for Latin) paired with a specific Arabic fallback font.
Sometimes a new font won't show up in an application's font list immediately after installation.
| Font Name | Style Description | Where to Get It | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | A clean, contemporary Naskh serif designed by SIL International. Very close to Times New Roman’s readability. | Google Fonts / SIL | | Scheherazade New | Designed for the Quran and classical texts, but works perfectly for modern Arabic prose. Excellent serifs. | Google Fonts | | Amiri | A revival of the beautiful Bulaq press metal type. Slightly more calligraphic than Times, but elegant. | Google Fonts / Amiri Font Project | | Harmattan | A low-contrast, sans-serif Arabic? No – it actually has subtle serifs. Used widely by UNICEF and the UN. | Google Fonts | | Geeza Pro (Built-in) | Already on your MacBook. Go to Font Book, enable it. It’s not "Times," but it’s a professional serif Arabic. | Pre-installed on macOS | times new arabic for macbook
💡 : Always verify that you have the legal right to download and use any font you obtain from the internet. Most academic uses of Times New Arabic fall under fair use, but it's prudent to check the specific terms for your source.
Maps Arabic letters to phonetically similar English keys. Let’s clear up the confusion immediately: that ships
If you do not see Arabic characters when using Times New Roman on your Mac, or if you need to install it from scratch, follow these methods: Method A: Transfer from a Windows PC (Legally)
Restart any open applications to allow them to register the new typeface. Setting Up Your MacBook for Arabic Typing | Font Name | Style Description | Where
If you are looking for a serif font that matches the formal, academic weight of Times New Roman but offers superior, native Arabic legibility, consider these alternatives: Traditional Arabic (Microsoft)
It applies the classic, formal Times New Roman aesthetic to Arabic script.
If the traditional look of Times New Roman does not fit your specific document design, macOS includes several world-class Arabic fonts out of the box: