Sham’ah, Qazaz, Istob, LED: Saudi Car-Lighting Terms and Their English Equivalents

Lalogo · 2026-09-25

Short answer: in Saudi Arabia a “sham’ah” (شمعة) is a headlight, “qazaz al-sham’ah” (قزاز الشمعة) or “ghita’ al-sham’ah” is the clear outer lens cover that yellows over time, “istobat” (اسطبات) are the taillights, and “LED” (ليد) is a plug-in LED bulb replacing halogen. English catalogs call these headlight, headlight lens cover, taillight and LED bulb.

The full table with standard Arabic, English and Urdu equivalents is on the glossary page. Key points for traders and workshops:

• Lens cover ≠ projector lens: the cover is the outer shell; the projector lens sits inside. This catalog sells outer covers.
• Tijari ≠ wakalah: our parts are “tijari” (aftermarket) OEM-grade replacements, not genuine dealer parts.
• Left = driver side in Saudi Arabia (right-hand traffic).
• GCC / US spec: the headlight shape can differ; check before ordering.
• Taqm (pair): left and right together. Covers are sold per side.

When you enquire, send brand, model, year and side, or the VIN.