Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE, on-site. Relocation provided, including family.

About the Client

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist organization operating in the UAE. The role sits within a well-resourced setting focused on delivering high-quality, mission-critical outcomes, with a competitive, tax-free compensation package. You will join a collaborative environment that values rigor, accountability, and continuous improvement, where deep expertise is valued and individuals are supported to perform at a high standard from day one.

About the Role

This role exists to safeguard the quality and accuracy of training delivery for Arabic-speaking participants. Acting as the linguistic bridge between instructors and learners, the Interpreter ensures effective knowledge transfer across classroom-based and hands-on training environments, preserving technical meaning and context with precision.

Working alongside training staff and client representatives, this position involves interpretation, translation, and direct participation in scenario-based learning exercises. Success in this role means all training groups receive a consistent quality experience regardless of language, with client-facing communication handled professionally, discreetly, and with cultural sensitivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate simultaneous interpretation between English and Arabic during classroom instruction and practical training, maintaining technical and contextual precision throughout.

• Translate training materials, supporting documentation, and curricula between English and Arabic, ensuring accuracy of terminology and original intent.

• Support client meetings and stakeholder engagements with professional interpretation, maintaining confidentiality and appropriate communication standards.

• Take part in assigned role-play exercises within training scenarios, contributing to realistic and effective learning outcomes.

• Handle translation of written correspondence and documentation, ensuring clarity, consistency, and a professional tone across communications.

Basic Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English, with demonstrated professional proficiency in both spoken and written communication.

• Proven experience in simultaneous interpretation within technical, professional, training, or high-stakes operational settings.

• A formal qualification in translation, interpretation, linguistics, or a related field (Bachelor's degree or equivalent).

• Experience translating technical, instructional, or specialist content with strong attention to contextual and linguistic accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification from a recognised interpretation or translation body (e.g., CIOL, ITI, or equivalent).

• Prior experience supporting bilingual, scenario-based learning, simulations, or training environments.

• Familiarity with the cultural and operational context of the Gulf region, particularly in client-facing or institutional settings.

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