Translation needs for Russian expats and tourists in the UAE and how they can be met
Outbound travel from Russia has increased significantly between 2023 and 2024, according to the reports of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR). Among these outbound Russian travelers, a majority of them favor the Middle East mainly because of its luxury accommodations, but also due to an interest in real estate, trade, and finance. The UAE and Russia have already entered into talks regarding a strategic, mutually fulfilling partnership. This has helped in opening the doors for many more commercially viable exchanges between the two nations.
With benefits like visa-free travel made available for them, Russian tourists can spend about three continuous months in the UAE without a visa. As a result, impromptu visits to the UAE have become a pull factor for travelers from Russia.
The case for translation services
Regardless of the reason, Russian expatriates and tourists are flocking to the Emirates, making translation providers a hot commodity. Russian and Arabic are entirely distinct languages with diverse grammar rules and specific linguistic structures. As such, it is challenging for an expatriate of Russian origin to toggle between their native language and Arabic. A translation provider simplifies and accelerates this process.
A few quick examples of the services which can be expected from a translation agency are found below.
- Official documentation: As a Russian expat, you will need on hand important paperwork like birth certificate, marriage certificate, academic certificate, and so on. Some of these may be needed on an urgent basis. A company providing translation services will be able to convert them from Russian to Arabic in 24 hours if it has the necessary resources.
- Technical documentation: The UAE is home to global leaders in artificial intelligence and technology. Since 2023, Emirati tech giants have been onboarding Russian engineers and in large numbers. They also collaborate with e-commerce entrepreneurs from Russia. Such IT-based businesses and operations involving electronics and mechanics generate a lot of documentation. These not only call for linguistic proficiency, but also demand extensive domain-specific knowledge. Only a translator who is trained in technical terminology will be able to ensure accuracy in converting these documents into the target language.
- Legal documentation: Governed by the law of the home and the host countries, legal paperwork of Russian expats is sensitive to the finest of errors. Detail-oriented translators with their experience, are able to navigate the complex legalese. They then guarantee complete precision in such documents. Be it contracts, wills, agreements, patents, or any other court documents— a skilled and certified translator will ensure language exactness as well as accuracy of legal terms.
- Healthcare-related documentation: Availing healthcare solutions as an expat has its own set of policies to be fulfilled. Each non-native patient relies on sound translation to receive important communication. Information in this area can make the difference between life and death sometimes. It therefore calls for extreme caution during translation. Hospitals in the UAE need to ensure that Russian medical tourists understand them and are themselves understood. Drug data sheets, training manuals, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and various other texts need to be made accessible to Russian visitors. Conversely, Russian patients will need to keep their medical history, prescription records, and consent forms available in the host language in order to seek effective care. All these needs are met by language experts who understand the points of compliance with regulatory laws. In addition to linguistic solutions, they are also able to guarantee confidentiality, which is an integral aspect of a person’s healthcare journey.
Translation agencies vs freelance translators
Now that the need for translators has been established, the question of “which translator?” arises. There are freelance translators who work independently and translation firms which operate as a collective.
Self-employed translators may have limited availability because they accept multiple projects single-handedly. Their commitment, attention span, and skill set must be divided across clients. This can potentially lead to subpar quality in the work delivered. Client needs may go unmet, as constant correspondence may not be an option.
Translation companies on the other hand, have teams in place led by project managers. This multi-level approach offers room for all sorts of evolving client needs. It guarantees year-round availability of professionals who can adapt to various demands, even across time zones.
Of these translation companies, Al Resala Translation Services stands tall as the best service provider in this sector.
What you get out of a translation from Al Resala Services
- Accuracy: Your content is accurately translated from Russian to Arabic or English as the case may be, in a flawless form. Authenticity of our translation is denoted by Al Resala letterhead. The documents are vetted, signed, and sealed to signify a choice standard in translation.
- Authenticity: Al Resala provides officially documented confirmation that the rendered translation is precise. It is stamped with the date of translation and the name of the translator.
- Protected source material: Any physical copy or the original document of the source material is returned in the exact condition received.
Al Resala’s process of translation
- You reach out to us.
Contact our office to fill us in on your needs. Once an understanding is reached, you can avail a price estimate. Al Resala is connected well enough to receive and deliver documents from most regions of the world.
- Translation begins.
Once we commence, your project will be entrusted with a translator. Either the translator himself or another Al Resala representative will remain in touch with you for the entirety of the project. Your language needs will be accommodated through this continued correspondence. In this way, we ensure client satisfaction at all points.
- Once approved, we deliver.
The project only reaches completion after multiple revisions and thorough proofreading in-house. To confirm the approval from the client, we will return the source material along with the translation in pristine form. Since our translators are native users of Arabic, quality of the product is always assured.
