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I’m a bilingual writer, editor, and communications specialist with 10+ years of experience creating and refining English and Arabic content for international audiences. I develop clear, engaging copy that protects brand voice and keeps product and editorial information accurate—whether it’s e-commerce product/SKU content, editorial features, or marketing and PR materials. I focus strongly on English–Arabic localisation, SEO content, and editorial quality assurance, including terminology consistency, research and fact-checking, and MTPE-style review of machine-translated Arabic for naturalness and readability. From real estate and automotive content to beauty, lifestyle, and corporate communications, I enjoy turning complex information into audience-relevant messaging that performs well across digital touchpoints.…I’m a bilingual writer, editor, and communications specialist with 10+ years of experience creating and refining English and Arabic content for international audiences. I develop clear, engaging copy that protects brand voice and keeps product and editorial information accurate—whether it’s e-commerce product/SKU content, editorial features, or marketing and PR materials. I focus strongly on English–Arabic localisation, SEO content, and editorial quality assurance, including terminology consistency, research and fact-checking, and MTPE-style review of machine-translated Arabic for naturalness and readability. From real estate and automotive content to beauty, lifestyle, and corporate communications, I enjoy turning complex information into audience-relevant messaging that performs well across digital touchpoints.

Farah Saab

Writer, Copywriter, Book Illustrator, +1

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I’m a bilingual writer, editor, and communications specialist with 10+ years of experience creating and refining English and Arabic content for international audiences. I develop clear, engaging copy that protects brand voice and keeps product and editorial information accurate—whether it’s e-commerce product/SKU content, editorial features, or marketing and PR materials. I focus strongly on English–Arabic localisation, SEO content, and editorial quality assurance, including terminology consistency, research and fact-checking, and MTPE-style review of machine-translated Arabic for naturalness and readability. From real estate and automotive content to beauty, lifestyle, and corporate communications, I enjoy turning complex information into audience-relevant messaging that performs well across digital touchpoints.…I’m a bilingual writer, editor, and communications specialist with 10+ years of experience creating and refining English and Arabic content for international audiences. I develop clear, engaging copy that protects brand voice and keeps product and editorial information accurate—whether it’s e-commerce product/SKU content, editorial features, or marketing and PR materials. I focus strongly on English–Arabic localisation, SEO content, and editorial quality assurance, including terminology consistency, research and fact-checking, and MTPE-style review of machine-translated Arabic for naturalness and readability. From real estate and automotive content to beauty, lifestyle, and corporate communications, I enjoy turning complex information into audience-relevant messaging that performs well across digital touchpoints.

Available to hire

I’m a bilingual writer, editor, and communications specialist with 10+ years of experience creating and refining English and Arabic content for international audiences. I develop clear, engaging copy that protects brand voice and keeps product and editorial information accurate—whether it’s e-commerce product/SKU content, editorial features, or marketing and PR materials.

I focus strongly on English–Arabic localisation, SEO content, and editorial quality assurance, including terminology consistency, research and fact-checking, and MTPE-style review of machine-translated Arabic for naturalness and readability. From real estate and automotive content to beauty, lifestyle, and corporate communications, I enjoy turning complex information into audience-relevant messaging that performs well across digital touchpoints.

Skills

Editorial Illustration

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Beginner

Language

Arabic

Fluent

English

Fluent

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Translator & Interpreter at London School of Economics (LSE)

October 1, 2020 - April 1, 2023

Translated economic research papers, policy briefs and stakeholder-facing publications for international audiences. Worked with researchers and subject-matter experts to communicate complex concepts clearly and accurately. Adapted specialist content for Arabic-speaking audiences while preserving technical terminology and intended meaning. Provided simultaneous and consecutive interpretation for international forums, research events and stakeholder engagements.

Freelance Translator, Copywriter & Fixer at VICE News

February 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020

Supported international reporting teams with editorial research, translation, interpretation and source communications. Translated interviews, multimedia scripts and documentary content for publication and broadcast. Facilitated communication between international journalists and local sources and stakeholders.

Freelance Writer, Editor & Localisation Specialist

January 1, 2019 - Present

Developed and edited bilingual editorial, digital, corporate, PR and commercial content for agencies, research institutions, media organisations, and international brands across the Middle East. Researched and produced SEO-driven editorial content for Property Finder (real estate, education, relocation, community and lifestyle). Localised consumer-facing and technical automotive content for Honda Middle East, Jeep and Dodge, adapting terminology and messaging for Arabic-speaking audiences. Produced and localised product and SKU content for Harvey Nichols Middle East and Ulta Beauty across beauty, skincare, fragrance, fashion and lifestyle while maintaining brand voice and product accuracy. Created and localised bilingual website materials and Arabic social media thought-leadership content, including TOFU/MOFU work for Daman Virtual. Transcreated and localised PR/corporate communications for Rotana Hotels, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and Grundfos. Completed extensive localisation of 1971 C

Translator at Asharq Al-Awsat Newspaper, Beirut

June 1, 2016 - February 1, 2024

Translated daily news, feature articles and editorial content for a leading Arabic-language newspaper. Produced publication-ready Arabic content on political, economic, business and current-affairs topics while meeting newsroom deadlines. Maintained editorial standards, consistent terminology and linguistic accuracy across high-volume daily output, and collaborated with editors to ensure clarity, readability and adherence to publication standards.

Freelance Translator, Copywriter & Fixer at Associated Press Television

August 1, 2014 - March 1, 2017

Supported international broadcast teams with editorial research, translation and interpretation. Produced translations, transcripts and subtitles for interviews, news packages and multimedia content. Provided field and editorial support to reporting teams working on regional stories.

Head of English Department at UNews Agency

April 1, 2014 - May 1, 2016

Led the English-language editorial desk, overseeing content quality, editing standards and publication workflows. Managed translation, editing, proofreading and fact-checking for daily publication. Coordinated editorial output to ensure consistency, accuracy and adherence to publication standards.