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Farah Saab

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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.

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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.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined August 2026

Languages

  • ArabicFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchIntermediate

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Education
  • Financial Services
  • Professional Services
  • Other

Work experience· 6 roles

Freelance Translator & Interpreter · London School of Economics (LSE)Oct 2020 – Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 7 mos

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 · VICE NewsFeb 2019 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

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 SpecialistJan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

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 · Asharq Al-Awsat Newspaper, BeirutJun 2016 – Feb 2024 · 7 yrs 9 mos
Freelance Translator, Copywriter & Fixer · Associated Press TelevisionAug 2014 – Mar 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Head of English Department · UNews AgencyApr 2014 – May 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Education

BA in Translation & Interpretation · Lebanese International University, Beirut2030 – 2026
BS in Information Technology & Computing · Arab Open University, Beirut2030 – 2026

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