Arabic Translation and Localisation

The workshop will be outlined as follows:

Overview of the Status/ Challenges of Arabic content online

• Defining Translation, Localisation, Internationalisation, Globalisation

• Introducing Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools and terminology management

• introducing Quality Management in translation

• Overview of the localisation business, types of localisation, major localisation players

• Overview of the profiles, skills and roles needed in the market

• Practical exercises on translation and localisation as applicable in the Arab World