yes, it is written, but i called Nokia MEA-Dubai, they told me that,;(still didn't receive any devices officially and it might me beginning or mid of December. Besides, when it be available officially, it will definitely support the arabic fully,,,,'

so i think this copy you have is right the middle east one, but r pre-order versions (by amazon, ebay,...ect), because when i asked the mobile shops here in my country Oman, they told me these devices didn't came from Nokia-Dubai, so 100% Europe version....

cos, ( how come any devices approaches Middle east without full arabic support,,,,, not reasonable)

Watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15IC-ftd5uI ( it is mentioned that, the N900 will be officially available end of November 2009)

Also, regarding the warranty, of course it will not have warranty, cos it still not officially released...(very obvious)

don't Rush & wait at least Month