Native Translator | 🥇 Ex-content localization manager at Google 🥇 | Advanced English Proficiency | 10-year Proven Record (Translation & Proofreading) | Author of three best-selling TOEFL, IELTS and GRE test preparation books
💎What makes my translations unique?
🏆2-phase review
🏆Terminology consistency
🏆Preserving source formatting using the best quality assessment tools
🏆Customized Translation Memory
🏆Termbase
🏆Quality Reports (Translation Quality Assessment & Statistics)
🏆Beautiful Embedded font (B Yekan Licensed)
🪐Proofreading details:
📖Sentence structure (run-on sentences and sentence fragments (incomplete sentences).
📖Contextual spelling (change words that are spelled correctly but aren’t appropriate in the context in which you use them.)
📖Grammar
📖Punctuation
📖Vocabulary Enhancements
Academic Translation
English
Persian
Native Fluency
Fluent
Content Localization
Voice-Over
English to Persian Translation
General Transcription
Persian to English Translation
SDL Trados
Male Voice
Medical Translation
Legal Transcription
Contract Translation
Sawsan D.
Istanbul, Turkey
$50/hr
4.8
250 jobs
🚀 Top Rated Plus | $100K+ Earned | 200+ Projects | Trusted for High-Stakes Arabic Translation
Looking for a native Arabic translator who delivers fast, culturally accurate, and compliant content in FinTech, legal, education, and iGaming sectors? You’re in the right place.
With 10+ years of experience, I specialize in adapting complex English content—casino & betting guides, SEO-optimized iGaming articles, crypto, trading platforms, court documents, investor reports—into Arabic that’s fluent, natural, and tailored for Arabic-speaking markets across MENA.
🧠 Specializations
▪️ iGaming & Betting: casino reviews, slot descriptions, crash games, poker, sports betting, bonus & promotion pages, responsible gambling
▪️ SEO & Content Writing: keyword research, on-page SEO, meta titles/descriptions, blog & long-form articles
▪️ Legal: contracts, court docs, compliance
▪️ FinTech & Trading: crypto, Forex, stock content
▪️ Education & NGO: learning content, research, outreach
▪️ Business: HR, internal comms, training docs
▪️ Proofreading & QA: consistency, fluency, terminology
▪️ Accessibility: alt text, inclusive editorial writing
🛠️ Tools I Use
Trados | Smartcat | MemoQ | WordPress | Crowdin | Figma | SEO tools (Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google Search Console, SurferSEO)
🎓 Credentials & Certifications
BA in English Literature
MA in Leadership in Education
TEFL, TESOL, TOMER (Turkish)
Inspire to Lead – University of Chichester
Trilingual: Arabic, English, Turkish
Available full-time | Detail-obsessed | Client-focused
💬 Clients Say:
“Professional, responsive, and culturally spot-on.”
“Fast turnaround, zero errors. Highly recommended!”
"Sawsan completed the project on schedule, and according to instructions. This was a particularly challenging job, due to a niche topic, and she did a great job of accommodating our translation needs. I would definitely recommend."
"Sawsan is a highly skilled individual with a great work ethics. She delivered to us a professionally done Arabic report in a record time. We will continue to work with Sawsan and highly recommend her."
"I recently hired Sawsan for a translation project, and I am absolutely thrilled with the results! Their translation skills are simply outstanding. From the moment I reached out to them, they were highly professional, responsive, and attentive to my needs."
Let’s make your English-to-Arabic content and SEO strategy clear, credible, and culturally on point.
📩 Message me today—I'm ready when you are.
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Proofreading
Microsoft Office
Data Entry
Editing & Proofreading
Medical Translation
Science Tutoring
English to Arabic Translation
Legal Translation
Subtitling
Linguistics
Localization
General Transcription
North Levantine Arabic Dialect
Mehmet Zahid S.
Istanbul, Turkey
$30/hr
4.9
149 jobs
Hi!
Thank you for visiting my Upwork account. I offer professional translation services at an affordable price and on-time delivery with the highest quality you expect!
Skill Area:
- Legal, Technical, and Educational Translation
- Website Translation/Localization
- Video/Audio Translation & Transcription
- Article&Blog Translation
- Documentary Translation
- Proofreading
- App Translation/Localization
- Editing
- Subtitling (.srt, etc.)
- English as a Second Language (ESL) tutoring
Please feel free to check the rest of my profile to see my experiences. Also, please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any help with anything.
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Translation
Official Documents Translation
Proofreading
Turkish
English to Turkish Translation
Turkish to English Translation
Contract Translation
Subtitles
Legal Agreement
Audio Editing
General Transcription
Legal Consulting
Legal Translation
Subtitle Localization
FATIH VELI S.
Istanbul, Turkey
$55/hr
4.9
69 jobs
Professional Palaeographer and Archival Researcher in Ottoman Archives
I am an experienced and dedicated professional with a deep understanding of Ottoman Turkish language, culture and history. I have a proven track record of providing accurate translations and research services for Ottoman Turkish documents and archives.
I can trace your ancestors by pinpointing the Ottoman population registers (nüfus defterleri) most likely to mention them, matching place-names and date ranges with the archive’s catalogue. Once the right ledgers are located, I examine each entry to extract personal names, family ties, and other details that illuminate your family history.
I am able to read major Ottoman handwriting styles such as talik, rik’a, siyakat, celi, sülüs and divani. I have expertise in finding and interpreting old documents, researching genealogy, and helping clients discover their ancestors' stories. I can read handwritten Ottoman documents such as archives, newspapers, chronicals, fermans such as lâyik and nâme-i hümayun and etc. and translate them to English.
My extensive knowledge of primary sources and my proficiency in archival research and translation, enable me to offer unique and valuable insights into the Ottoman Empire.
I have been working with Ottoman Archives for more than 10 years. I can dive in and access to any documents you want from Ottoman Archives.
What I offer:
-Ottoman Turkish Paleography
-Transcription
-Translation to English (Advanced)
-Proficient in reading, writing, and translating Ottoman Turkish
-Experience researching in Ottoman archives and uncovering historical documents
-Skilled in identifying and interpreting historical records to uncover information about ancestors
-Strong knowledge of Ottoman history and culture
-Proven ability to find and access hard-to-find documents and information
-Experience translating historical documents and texts
-Strong research and analytical skills
-Familiarity with genealogy and historical research methods
-Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex information
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Academic Research
-Ottoman Archives
-Academic Ottoman Research
-Ottoman Turkish Grammar
-English Academic Paper
Let’s uncover your Ottoman past—one line at a time.
Translation
General Transcription
History
Scientific Writing
English to Turkish Translation
Turkish to English Translation
Research Documentation
Scientific Research
Technical Translation
Hannaneh J.
Istanbul, Turkey
$5/hr
5.0
7 jobs
Hello! I'm a dedicated and detail-oriented translator with strong experience in Persian (Farsi) and English.
I have over 10 years of continuous English learning and hands-on experience translating books, articles, and various texts. I also have experience working as an editor and content translator in local offices.
💼 What I can help you with:
• Persian ↔ English translation (accurate & natural)
• Transcription (audio/video to text)
• Fast and precise typing
• Proofreading and editing
⚡ Why choose me?
• 100% manual and human translation
• Fast delivery
• Clear communication
Logo Design
Presentation Design
Irina R.
Istanbul, Turkey
$25/hr
4.9
166 jobs
*NATIVE RUSSIAN SPEAKER from Russia
* Professional Translator, Proofreader, Editor
* High-quality jobs and happy clients
I'm an honest and competent professional with enough motivation and commitment to my work. I work quickly and efficiently, and my priorities are always the client's satisfaction and quality of work. I provide error-free translations. I have an eye for detail and always meet deadlines. I would love to assist you with your localization, translation, voice recording, QA, and VA projects.
I interact with you promptly and professionally at every step of the way as questions arise, and until you are perfectly satisfied. There is no doubt that your success is my success, as well. Please contact me directly to discuss your project.
Looking forward to working with you,
Irina.
Translation
Document Translation
Translation & Localization Software
English
Proofreading
Website Translation
Russian
Technical Translation
Software Localization
English to Russian Translation
Social Media Marketing
Mobile App Localization
Social Media Content Creation
Legal Translation
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