Summary

Overview

Work history

Education

Skills

Certification

Profile of Interpretation Work

Courses & Trainings

Areas of Expertise

Timeline

Hi, I’m

Walaa Salah.A

Sworn Translator & Interpreter

UAE

Summary

Extremely knowledgeable and highly professional English & Arabic translator & interpreter with 14 years of experience with local and international clients. Accurate and reliable translation professional with experience adapting tone and style to match specific audiences. Skilled at delivering high-quality translations for documents, books & web content including articles, blog posts and product descriptions.

Overview

14

years of professional experience

1

Certification

Work history

Freelancer
, UAE

Translator / Interpreter

01.2010 - Current

Job overview

Delivered high-quality translation and interpretation services in the language pairs Arabic & English, supporting clients across multiple industries.
Working for translation agencies translating legal documents, HR documents, court documents, books, articles, etc

Future for Advanced Research & Studies
Abu Dhabi, UAE

FREELANCE TRANSLATOR

07.2023 - Current

Job overview

Translated Rossiter & Layton's Warfare in the Robotics Age, to be published by September 2024.
participated in the translation of the issue no. 36 of the periodical "Trending Events", by the Center.
Translated written documents accurately with linguistic precision.
Proofread and edited translated materials to maintain language quality and consistency.
Researched industry-specific terminology to enhance translation.

MIR - Interregional for Strategic Analysis
Abu Dhabi

Freelance Translator and Interpreter

09.2023 - Current

Job overview

Co-translated Why Spy? On the Art of Intelligence by Brian Stewart
Delivered simultaneous interpretation of panel discussions and workshops held in the center face-to-face and online, such as: Future of French Diplomacy in the ME (Camille Lons), Implications of Ukraine War on European Security (Dr Dalibor Fohac), Washington Files: How are Current Developments in the ME Affecting the US Presidential Elections?, and many more.

Qatar Foundation
remote

FREELANCE CONTENT WRITER

05.2023 - 11.2023

Job overview

Writing articles on fund and investments in Qatar for Qatar Foundation & Invest in Qatar websites.
Writing articles and social media content raising awareness of the investment opportunities in Qatar.
Proofread text to confirm spelling, grammar and style accuracy.
Wrote quickly and accurately to achieve high-volume content targets.
Produced high quality, impactful content to strict deadlines, consistently meeting brand standards.
Wrote engaging, entertaining and informative media scripts for different uses.

Sky news Arabia
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Live News Interpreter & Report Writer (part-time)

11.2023 - Current

Job overview

Interpretation for live TV debates, live news, etc.
Writing reliable, precise reports and producing subtitles for TV & video translations.
Supporting News-desk and producers with all linguistics-related matters.
Maintained understanding of slang, regional differences and informal speech to offer services to broad client base and translate nuances.

AFAQ for Leadership, Ministry of Interior
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Translator/Interpreter

05.2021 - 12.2023

Job overview

Conducted real-time interpretation to policing high-profile federal officials during meetings and training courses on an array of leadership & security for accurate, effective communication.
Translated written documents accurately with linguistic precision.
Responsible for quality assurance of all material & correspondences.
Coordinated with PMs to prioritize translation assignments.
Participated in the translation, editing and production of a series of 11 textbooks in both Arabic and English aimed to equip students joining police college, UAE with basic knowledge on topics on policing, international relations, law, forensics, etc

Four Corners Group
UAE

Senior Legal Translator

01.2016 - 07.2018

Job overview

Translating Construction contracts (FIDIC), subcontracting agreements, technical specifications, tenders, RFPs, labour disputes, correspondences with government agencies, government regulations and circulars, royal decrees, municipality instructions to developers, owners, etc. Translating insurance policies, financial statements, bill of lading, memoranda and articles of association, HR documents, court documents, civil litigation, tenders, faxes, powers of attorney, feasibility studies, civil contracts, academic researches, annual reports...etc.

Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
UAE

ESP Lecturer

10.2011 - 01.2017

Job overview

Teaching different specialized English courses for specific purposes to undergraduate students.
Participated in curriculum development and exams' invigilation.
Teacher of English at the Institute of Continuous Learning.

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.
China

English Language Teaching Assistant

07.2016 - 09.2016

Job overview

Teaching English & Arabic for students in local Chinese schools

Education

Faculty of Arts, Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt

BA English Language & Literature from Linguistics

University overview

American University in Cairo

Interpretation & UN Translation Diploma

University overview

Skills

Proficient user of CAT tools

[Trados, MemQ, WordFast, etc]

RSI interpretation tools
Analytical & problem solving skills

Excellent Presentation & organizational skills
Accurate, impartial interpretation

Certification

Sworn/ Certified Legal Translator, UAE Ministry of Justice

Profile of Interpretation Work

Profile of Interpretation Work

TV Live Interpreter (freelancer)
Consecutive f2f and online Interpretation during leadership & security training courses for Ministry of Interior officers - for 3 years full time basis across the UAE
Remote Simultaneous interpretations for several online workshops and training courses intended for UAE Federal gov employees on various topics including security, social-work, child-protection, project-management, future-foresight, FORENSICS, teaching methodologies, K9 training & leadership - for 3 years full time basis.
Interpretation for Sharjah Education Academy conference – Sharjah April 2024
Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure Excellence Award Interviews May - July 2024
Fam Pearl for Women in Climate Change – The Canadian Embassy in AD, Feb 2024
ICC MENA Conference on International Arbitration, 2024
DCD Department of Community Development – Strategy Retreat – Abudhabi
ICSS International Centre for Security and Safety – Dubai Police Academy: Counterterrorism & security
HM Revenue & Customs – Senior Tax Leadership Workshop on major tax reform & TADAT report, March 2024
Dubai Municipality Excellence Awards Jan – Feb 2024
Arbitration proceedings online Sessions.
MEFMA CONFEX for Facility Management, onsite Dubai, March 14th to 17th 2023.
World Economic Forum held during Expo 2020 at Dubai, March 2022, simultaneous assignment.
Forensic Interviewing Training, NCAC for social workers & police officers working in Child Protection.
ACAMS Anti-Money-Laundry Program for Federal Criminal Police, 7th Jan 2022
World TennisChampionship MUBADLA 2022, AbuDhabi, December 2021
Behavioral Design, KRUKOW, at EXPO 2020 for MOI staff with University of Toronto, October, 2021
Interpreting for refugees seeking asylum, Voices in Refugees – volunteer (2021)
“Teaching & Learning for Higher Education”, with the University of McGill to AbuDhabi Police College. June 2022. 20 hours simultaneous & consecutive.
IACET assessments evaluation, 60+ hours at-sight simultaneous & consecutive in the months of March, April & May 2022.
Interpreting for refugees seeking asylum, Voices in Refugees – volunteer (2021)

Courses & Trainings

Courses & Trainings

o RSI training course with Lingua for Translation & Training, July 2021

o UN Interpretation Training Course, Lingua Training, October 2021

o Community Interpreting in Refugee & Asylum, Nottingham Refugee Forum, Jan 2021

o CAT Tools Training - Egyptian Translators & Linguists Association (AST) on 16-10-2017

o Professional Course of Arabic Proofreading at AST on 08-2017

o Professional Diploma in Legal Translation, Alexandria Uni, Faculty of Law, October 2016

o Professional training on Translation of Litigation Papers, Sabra Legal Training - [12, 2016]

o Training of the Trainer - Arab Academy of Maritime Science and Technology, 2012

Areas of Expertise

Areas of Expertise

Translation – Interpretation – Education & Training - Social Work – Reporting and Filling – Customer Service – Presentations – Soft Skills – Classroom Management

- References available upon request.

Timeline

Live News Interpreter & Report Writer (part-time)

Sky news Arabia

11.2023 - Current

Freelance Translator and Interpreter

MIR - Interregional for Strategic Analysis

09.2023 - Current

FREELANCE TRANSLATOR

Future for Advanced Research & Studies

07.2023 - Current

FREELANCE CONTENT WRITER

Qatar Foundation

05.2023 - 11.2023

Translator/Interpreter

AFAQ for Leadership, Ministry of Interior

05.2021 - 12.2023

English Language Teaching Assistant

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.

07.2016 - 09.2016

Senior Legal Translator

Four Corners Group

01.2016 - 07.2018

ESP Lecturer

Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport

10.2011 - 01.2017

Translator / Interpreter

Freelancer

01.2010 - Current

Faculty of Arts, Alexandria University

BA English Language & Literature from Linguistics

American University in Cairo

Interpretation & UN Translation Diploma

04.2020