Working languages:
English to Arabic
Arabic (monolingual)
English (monolingual)

Omar Al-Awady
Translator and Editor

Giza, Al Jizah, Egypt
Local time: 10:15 EET (GMT+2)

Native in: Arabic 
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Account type Freelance translator and/or interpreter, Identity Verified Verified site user
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Services Translation, Editing/proofreading
Expertise
Specializes in:
Business/Commerce (general)Journalism
EconomicsPhilosophy
PsychologySocial Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
HistoryReligion
Volunteer translations

Volunteer professional humanitarian translation services-

Translators without Borders

Words translated: 5,389
Rates
English to Arabic - Rates: 0.05 - 0.08 USD per word
Arabic - Rates: 0.05 - 0.08 USD per word
English - Rates: 0.05 - 0.08 USD per word

KudoZ activity (PRO) PRO-level points: 131, Questions answered: 103, Questions asked: 2
Project History 3 projects entered    2 positive feedback from outsourcers
Project DetailsProject SummaryCorroboration

Translation
Volume: 15000 words
Completed: Sep 2018
Languages:
Arabic to English
English to Arabic
Translation of number of articles about different subjects

I worked with a translation platform named Trgamah.com on many tasks that varied in size. My experience with them is very rich because it exposes me to a wide range of topics. Our cooperation started in Upwork.com, then it continued outside it, and we still in a cooperation until this day.

Journalism, Nutrition, Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
positive
Trgamah.com: I have been working with Mr. Omar for several months now, and my experience with him was very smooth and productive, The work is being delivered before the deadlines and without ever asking for extensions and with Excellent quality. I found communication

Translation
Volume: 8000 words
Completed: Sep 2018
Languages:
English to Arabic
Translating and creating several article on Wikipedia



Advertising / Public Relations, Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
 No comment.

Translation
Volume: 5000 words
Completed: Aug 2018
Languages:
English to Arabic
Translation of a website for a major financial company.

I have given the privilege of translating a website of one of the biggest financial companies that work in the field of online trading. They gave me that sensitive project after a long-term cooperation and a mutual trust.

Finance (general)
positive
Ahmed Hasan: Omar and me teamed up on a Huge project to translate a full website for a major financial company. Omar showed very professional behavior and excellent translation skills. I also worked with him on other projects, his work is always reliable and accurate.


Payment methods accepted PayPal, Wire transfer, MasterCard, Payoneer, Western Union
Portfolio Sample translations submitted: 4
Glossaries Blockchain And Cryptocurrencies
Translation education Other - The American University in Cairo
Experience Years of experience: 8. Registered at ProZ.com: Jul 2018.
ProZ.com Certified PRO certificate(s) N/A
Credentials English (International English Language Testing System, verified)
English (SEPT - AUC, verified)
Memberships N/A
Software Adobe Acrobat, Subtitle Workshop, Trados Studio, Wordfast
Events and training
Professional practices Omar Al-Awady endorses ProZ.com's Professional Guidelines.
Professional objectives
  • Meet new translation company clients
  • Meet new end/direct clients
  • Network with other language professionals
  • Get help with terminology and resources
  • Learn more about translation / improve my skills
  • Learn more about the business side of freelancing
  • Find a mentor
  • Improve my productivity
Bio
Eng-Ar translator since 2016, and a strong background in
Journalism, Business, and consulting materials. I translated and published six books and a Stanford-paper, and have been honored to work with several respectable parties including: Tarjama, Pixologic, Arabeasy, Future Group, TWB, Aseer Alkotb publishing house, and Hekmah Magazine.

Being a bookworm equipped me to understand different kinds of materials. However, I gained a specially strong background in:

1-Business and Consulting reports, summaries, and presentations.
2- Journalism from my ongoing work in Arabipost.net, one of the biggest media portals in the middle east, which gave me excellent experience in translating new reports and articles.
3- Psychology and Social science. It's my personal passion and I hold several certificates in it.

My published works includes
1- A translation of a Stanford-paper published in Hekma Magazine
2- A Book titled "Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? (هل ستأكل قطتي مقلتي؟)" published by Aseer Alkotb
3-Power of Two (قوة الاثنين) by Joshua W. Shenk published published by Aseer Alkotb.
4- Crossing the Chasm (عبور الفجوة) by Geoffrey Moore published by Aseer Alkotb.
5- Why Your Parents Are Driving You Up the Wall (الجنون؟ إلى أبواك يقودك لماذا) by Dean Burnett published by Aseer Alkotb.
6- Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (عينيك يقتحم الدخان) by Caitlin Doughty published by Aseer Alkotb.
7- From Here to Eternity (الخلود إلى الفناء من) by Caitlin Doughty published by Aseer Alkotb.

Why choose me?

     - Native Arabic speaker.
     - Certified Pro Translator from Proz.com
     - Proven English skills:  I scored 7 in the IELTS exam and ENGGB1C in the SEPT, and
     - Totally secure data storage.
     - Working with SDL Trados, WordFast, and Subtitle Workshop.
     - Deadlines are my worst nightmare; I have never been late.
     - Working in different time zones. 
     - Post-delivery service is granted.

My services:

 Translation - Editing - proofreading - Subtitling 
This user has earned KudoZ points by helping other translators with PRO-level terms. Click point total(s) to see term translations provided.

Total pts earned: 156
PRO-level pts: 131


Top languages (PRO)
English to Arabic107
Arabic to English16
English8
Top general fields (PRO)
Other36
Tech/Engineering19
Law/Patents16
Science16
Bus/Financial16
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Top specific fields (PRO)
Law (general)16
Other12
Finance (general)12
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters8
IT (Information Technology)8
Medical: Health Care8
Tourism & Travel8
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This user has reported completing projects in the following job categories, language pairs, and fields.

Project History Summary
Total projects3
With client feedback2
Corroborated2
100% positive (2 entries)
positive2
neutral0
negative0

Job type
Translation3
Language pairs
English to Arabic3
Arabic to English1
Specialty fields
Journalism1
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.1
Other fields
Nutrition1
Advertising / Public Relations1
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting1
Finance (general)1
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Profile last updated
Apr 2, 2023



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