Currently, at Khalifa University, I translate and adapt press releases, research news, and digital content between Arabic and English, helping bridge the gap between complex scientific work and public communication. My role extends to content creation for videos, campaigns, and social media, where I ensure clarity, precision, and alignment with institutional tone. My background also includes teaching, podcasting, and freelance translation in collaboration with organizations such as Tarjama, Amazon Alexa, and the Korean Pavilion at Expo 2020. Earlier, during my time at the United Arab Emirates University, I served as Vice President and Translator of the Arirang (Korean) Club, leading cultural collaborations and translation projects that strengthened cross-cultural understanding. Fluent in Arabic, English, and Korean, and experienced in both academic and creative writing, I bring a unique combination of linguistic precision, storytelling skill, and intercultural insight. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I am dedicated to producing work that is not only accurate but also meaningful and resonant.

Meriem Madi

Currently, at Khalifa University, I translate and adapt press releases, research news, and digital content between Arabic and English, helping bridge the gap between complex scientific work and public communication. My role extends to content creation for videos, campaigns, and social media, where I ensure clarity, precision, and alignment with institutional tone. My background also includes teaching, podcasting, and freelance translation in collaboration with organizations such as Tarjama, Amazon Alexa, and the Korean Pavilion at Expo 2020. Earlier, during my time at the United Arab Emirates University, I served as Vice President and Translator of the Arirang (Korean) Club, leading cultural collaborations and translation projects that strengthened cross-cultural understanding. Fluent in Arabic, English, and Korean, and experienced in both academic and creative writing, I bring a unique combination of linguistic precision, storytelling skill, and intercultural insight. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I am dedicated to producing work that is not only accurate but also meaningful and resonant.

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Currently, at Khalifa University, I translate and adapt press releases, research news, and digital content between Arabic and English, helping bridge the gap between complex scientific work and public communication. My role extends to content creation for videos, campaigns, and social media, where I ensure clarity, precision, and alignment with institutional tone.

My background also includes teaching, podcasting, and freelance translation in collaboration with organizations such as Tarjama, Amazon Alexa, and the Korean Pavilion at Expo 2020. Earlier, during my time at the United Arab Emirates University, I served as Vice President and Translator of the Arirang (Korean) Club, leading cultural collaborations and translation projects that strengthened cross-cultural understanding.

Fluent in Arabic, English, and Korean, and experienced in both academic and creative writing, I bring a unique combination of linguistic precision, storytelling skill, and intercultural insight. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I am dedicated to producing work that is not only accurate but also meaningful and resonant.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced
Korean
Advanced
French
Beginner

Work Experience

Content Writer & Translator at Khalifa University
January 1, 2023 - Present
Translated and adapted 350+ press releases, research news, and scientific articles between English and Arabic. Supported communications campaigns ensuring alignment with institutional tone and terminology, contributing to 300+ video scripts, social media captions, and presentations. Collaborated with academic staff to convey complex research to general audiences.
Content Writer & Podcaster at Tourathy Elmajala
January 1, 2023 - Present
Developed written content and podcast material for audience engagement, research dissemination, and cultural storytelling in a multilingual context.
English & Arabic Teacher at International English Institute for Language Studies
December 31, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Taught English and basic Arabic to diverse learners, focusing on language skills development and cross-cultural understanding.
Supporter at Korean Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai
December 31, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Supported operations and visitor engagement for the Korean Pavilion, facilitating communication between visitors and pavilion staff.
Freelance Translator (English–Arabic) at Tarjama
December 31, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Provided translation support for the Expo 2020 project, ensuring accuracy and consistency across official documents and media content.
Linguistic Tester at Amazon Alexa
December 31, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Contributed to Emirati Arabic linguistic dataset development for voice recognition systems.
Freelance Translator at Self-employed
December 31, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Translated Yoon Dong-ju’s poetry collection 'The Sky, the Wind, Stars and Poetry' and other literary/cultural materials (Korean–Arabic), maintaining linguistic nuance and tone.
Linguistic Assistant at A Comprehensive Grammar of the Emirati Arabic (Publication)
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Assisted in data preparation, example writing, and phonetic transcription for a major academic publication.
College Helper at UAE University
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Worked regularly as a helper in organizing the EmSAT exam, held at UAEU.
Peer Tutor at UAE University | The Writing Center
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Provided peer tutoring in writing and study skills to fellow students.
Peer Mentor at UAE University | SASP
December 31, 2018 - October 10, 2025
Mentored students as part of the Student Academic Success Program (SASP).
Content Writer & Translator at Khalifa University
January 1, 2023 - Present
Translated and adapted 350+ press releases, research news, and scientific articles between English and Arabic. Supported communications campaigns ensuring alignment with institutional tone and terminology, and contributed to 300+ video scripts, social media captions, and presentations. Collaborated with academic staff to convey complex research to general audiences.
Content Writer & Podcaster at Tourathy Elmajala
January 1, 2023 - Present
Content writing and podcasting activities for a language/culture-focused platform.
English & Arabic Teacher at International English Institute for Language Studies
December 31, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Taught English and basic Arabic to diverse learners, focusing on language skills development and cross-cultural understanding.
Supporter at Korean Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai
December 31, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Supported operations and visitor engagement for the Korean Pavilion, facilitating communication between visitors and pavilion staff.
Freelance Translator (English – Arabic) at Tarjama
December 31, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Provided translation support for the Expo 2020 project, ensuring accuracy and consistency across official documents and media content.
Linguistic Tester at Amazon Alexa
December 31, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Contributed to Emirati Arabic linguistic dataset development for voice recognition systems.
Freelance Translator (Korean – Arabic) at Self-Employed
December 31, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Participated in the translation of Yoon Dong-ju’s poetry collection and other literary and cultural materials, maintaining linguistic nuance and tone.
Linguistic Assistant at A Comprehensive Grammar of the Emirati Arabic
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Assisted in data preparation, example writing, and phonetic transcription for a major academic publication.
College Helper at UAE University
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Worked regularly as a helper in organizing the EmSAT exam.
Peer Tutor at UAE University | The Writing Center
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Peer tutor supporting students with writing and language development.
Peer Mentor at UAE University | SASP
December 31, 2018 - October 10, 2025
Peer mentor for the Student Academic Success Program.
Content Writer & Translator at Khalifa University
January 1, 2023 - Present
Translated and adapted 350+ press releases, research news, and scientific articles between English and Arabic. Supported communications campaigns ensuring alignment with institutional tone and terminology, including creating 300+ video scripts, social media captions, and presentations. Collaborated with academic staff to convey complex research to general audiences.
Content Writer & Podcaster at Tourathy Elmajala
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created content and hosted podcast episodes, contributing to language and cultural content development.
Freelance Translator (English – Arabic) at Self-employed
December 31, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Provided translation support for Expo 2020 project materials, ensuring accuracy and consistency across official documents and media content.
Linguistic Tester at Amazon Alexa
December 31, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Contributed to Emirati Arabic linguistic dataset development for voice recognition systems.
English & Arabic Teacher at International English Institute for Language Studies
January 1, 2022 - Present
Taught English and basic Arabic to diverse learners, focusing on language skills development and cross-cultural understanding.
Supporter at Korean Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai
January 1, 2021 - Present
Supported operations and visitor engagement for the Korean Pavilion, facilitating communication between visitors and pavilion staff.
Freelance Translator (Korean – Arabic) at Self-employed
December 31, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Translated literary and cultural materials, including Yoon Dong-ju poetry collection, maintaining linguistic nuance and tone.
Linguistic Assistant at A Comprehensive Grammar of the Emirati Arabic
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Assisted in data preparation, example writing, and phonetic transcription for an academic publication.
College Helper at UAE University
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Supported EmSAT exam organization and related activities.
Peer Tutor at UAE University | The Writing Center
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Provided peer tutoring to students in writing and linguistic subjects.
Peer Mentor at UAE University | SASP
December 31, 2018 - October 10, 2025
Mentored students in academic success programs and related activities.
Content Writer & Translator at Khalifa University
January 1, 2023 - Present
Translated and adapted 350+ press releases, research news, and scientific articles between English and Arabic. Supported communications campaigns ensuring alignment with institutional tone and terminology, through translating and creating +300 video scripts, social media captions, and presentations. Collaborated with academic staff to convey complex research to general audiences.
Content Writer & Podcaster at Tourathy Elmajala
January 1, 2023 - Present
Content writing and podcasting for online audiences, including creation of interview/content scripts and hosting/producing podcast episodes.
English & Arabic Teacher at International English Institute for Language Studies
December 31, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Taught English and basic Arabic to diverse learners, focusing on language skills development and cross-cultural understanding.
Supporter at Korean Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai
December 31, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Supported operations and visitor engagement for the Korean Pavilion, facilitating communication between visitors and pavilion staff.
Freelance Translator (English – Arabic) at Tarjama
December 31, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Provided translation support for the Expo 2020 project, ensuring accuracy and consistency across official documents and media content.
Linguistic Tester at Amazon Alexa
December 31, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Contributed to Emirati Arabic linguistic dataset development for voice recognition systems.
Freelance Translator (Korean – Arabic) at Freelance
December 31, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Translated literary and cultural materials, including Yoon Dong-ju’s poetry collection 'The Sky, the Wind, Stars and Poetry', maintaining nuance and tone.
Linguistic Assistant at A Comprehensive Grammar of the Emirati Arabic
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Assisted in data preparation, example writing, and phonetic transcription for a major academic publication.
College Helper at UAE University
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Worked regularly as a helper in organizing the EmSAT exam, held in the UAEU.
Peer Tutor at UAE University | The Writing Center
December 31, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Peer tutoring supporting student writing development.
Peer Mentor at UAE University | SASP
December 31, 2018 - October 10, 2025
Peer mentoring focusing on student academic success and professional growth.
Content Writer & Translator at Khalifa University
January 1, 2023 - Present
Translated and adapted 350+ press releases, research news, and scientific articles between English and Arabic. Supported campaigns by ensuring alignment with institutional tone and terminology, and contributed to 300+ video scripts, social media captions, and presentations. Collaborated with academic staff to convey complex research to general audiences.
Content Writer & Podcaster at Tourathy Elmajala
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created and edited content for a language-learning podcast; produced episodes, drafted show notes, and coordinated with guests to engage audiences. Wrote articles and copy for branding and communications.
English & Arabic Teacher at International English Institute for Language Studies
January 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Taught English and Arabic to diverse learners, focusing on language skills development and cross-cultural understanding. Prepared materials and assessments and supported classroom activities.
Freelance Translator (English – Arabic) at Tarjama
January 1, 2022 - October 10, 2025
Provided translation support for Expo 2020 project, ensuring accuracy and consistency across official documents and media content. Collaborated with the project team to adapt content for Arabic-speaking audiences.
Supporter at Korean Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai
January 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Supported operations and visitor engagement for the Korean Pavilion, facilitating communication between visitors and pavilion staff.
Linguistic Tester at Amazon Alexa
January 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Contributed to Emirati Arabic linguistic dataset development for voice recognition systems.
Freelance Translator (Korean – Arabic) at Self-employed
January 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Translated literary and cultural materials, including Yoon Dong-ju’s poetry collection 'The Sky, the Wind, Stars and Poetry', maintaining linguistic nuance and tone.
Linguistic Assistant at A Comprehensive Grammar of the Emirati Arabic
January 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Assisted in data preparation, example writing, and phonetic transcription for a major academic publication.
College Helper at UAE University
January 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Assisted with EmSAT exam administration and student services.
Peer Tutor at UAE University | The Writing Center
January 1, 2019 - October 10, 2025
Provided one-on-one tutoring and supported academic writing development for students.
Peer Mentor at UAE University | SASP
January 1, 2018 - October 10, 2025
Mentored students in academic success strategies, study skills, and language learning support.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies and Linguistics at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Korean Language Level 3 at Seoul National University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Level 3 Korean language at Seoul National University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies and Linguistics at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies and Linguistics at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Level 3 Korean Language at Seoul National University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Level 3 Korean language at Seoul National University
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies and Linguistics at UAEU (United Arab Emirates University)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Translation Studies and Linguistics at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Level 3 in Korean language at Seoul National University
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Basic Level Tutor Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
2nd Place, Korean Speech Contest – Korea Festival
January 1, 2015 - October 10, 2025
2nd Place, Korean Speech Contest – Korea Festival 2025
January 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025
Basic Level Tutor Certification – National Tutoring Association
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Basic Level Tutor Certification – National Tutoring Association
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Korean Speech Contest – Korea Festival (2nd Place)
January 1, 2021 - October 10, 2025
Basic Level Tutor Certification – National Tutoring Association
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
Oral Presenter, 5th Annual Undergraduate Student Research Conference (UAEU)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Basic Level Tutor Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 10, 2025
2nd Place, Korean Speech Contest – Korea Festival 2025
January 1, 2025 - October 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet