Abdelhai Laggoun – English-Arabic Linguist

About Me

Based in the UAE with over 9 years of experience, I specialize in translation, proofreading, writing, and localization for a wide range of industries including media, legal, medical, and technology.

I am passionate about bridging communication gaps and ensuring that content is not only accurately translated but also culturally resonant and impactful.

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Languages

English ↔ Arabic

Location

Dubai, UAE

Experience

9+ Years

Translation Portfolio

A selection of professional translation projects across various industries and media types

City Documentary

Video Translation

Media EN → AR

Professional translation and subtitling of urban development documentary featuring cultural adaptation and localization.

Subtitling Cultural Adaptation

Medical Interview

Transcription & Translation

Medical AR → EN

Medical expert interview transcription and translation with specialized terminology and accuracy requirements.

Medical Terminology Transcription

UFC Interview

Sports Translation

Sports EN → AR

High-energy sports interview translation capturing the excitement and technical terminology of mixed martial arts.

Sports Commentary Fast-paced

Marine Technical Manual

Technical Translation

Technical EN → AR

Comprehensive technical manual translation for marine equipment with specialized terminology and safety protocols.

Technical Manual Safety Standards

Legal Contract

Legal Translation

Legal AR → EN

Complex legal document translation maintaining legal accuracy and terminology precision.

Contract Law Legal Terminology

Coming Soon

Software Documentation

Technical Translation

Technology EN → AR

Software user manuals and API documentation translation for developer communities.

API Documentation User Manuals

Coming Soon

Professional Experience

Oct 2021 – Present 3+ years

Linguist at TransPerfect, Dubai, UAE

Translation of marketing content, news articles, fact-checks, transcription & translation of multimedia; quality management across legal, medical, drama, news & sports.

Quality Management Multimedia News Translation

Feb 2022 – Present 2+ years

Freelance Linguist at Language Professionals, Dubai, UAE

English-Arabic translation, editing, proofreading & localization of documents, websites & multimedia; copywriting & consistency reviews.

Website Localization Copywriting Freelance

Aug 2022 – Present 2+ years

Arabic Content Reviewer at BOON Studio, Dubai, UAE

Proofreading & revision of social media & video content, including business startup episodes and restaurant menus.

Social Media Content Review Video Content

Oct 2016 – Oct 2020 4 years

Senior Linguist & Lead Translator at Afkart Production House, Dubai, UAE

Managed and executed subtitling & voice-over projects for sport TV shows across major MENA channels; project coordination.

Project Management Subtitling Voice-over

Skills & Expertise

Translation

English ↔ Arabic professional translation with cultural adaptation

Localization

Cultural adaptation and regional customization for MENA markets

Multimedia

Subtitling, voice-over, and video content translation

Quality Management

Linguistic QA, termbase creation, and project coordination

Technical Skills

MemoQ Trados Studio Wordfast Subtitle Edit Aegisub XTM Cloud Adobe Photoshop MS Office Suite

Let's Work Together

Ready to bridge language barriers for your business? I'm here to help with professional translation and localization services.

Email

mad3info@gmail.com

+971 56 953 4041

Abdelhai Laggoun