Job description

Translation and localisation are not the same thing, and this Abu Dhabi contract needs a bilingual writer who understands the difference. English and Arabic copy is written for campaigns, social media, websites, CRM, events, presentations and corporate communications across the group and its portfolio companies. Tone shifts depending on whether the audience is government, executives, partners, customers or the community. Content moving between English and Arabic keeps its meaning, tone and intent, with terminology held consistent across investment, technology, aviation, healthcare, fintech and other sectors. Final layouts are checked for line breaks, punctuation, text direction and Arabic typography, and bilingual style guides and terminology libraries are maintained. Speeches, keynotes, briefing notes and executive presentations also come through here, along with concise copy for infographics and strategic reports. Approved AI and CAT tools speed up first drafts, but full human review is applied and cultural or brand risks are flagged. Success is measured on accuracy, clarity, turnaround, first-time approvals and less rework. Three to six years of copywriting and translation, professional fluency in Arabic and English and a strong bilingual portfolio are required, with UAE or GCC government and corporate experience preferred.