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I’m Sherif G. Hassan, a litigation and translation professional based in Muscat. I currently manage litigation support and translation at KPMG Muscat and serve as a counsellor in international commercial arbitration, working with our Dubai HQ to translate UAE and Oman legislation and to support tax appeals and regulatory matters. I also provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation for high-profile government engagements and VAT training workshops.
Earlier in my career I ran Empire Translation Co. in Cairo, led a translation department for a major construction group in Saudi Archirodon, and freelanced as an interpreter/translator while building a network across the Gulf, Middle East, Europe, and North America. I love turning complex legal and technical material into precise, accessible language and helping teams communicate across cultures.
Experience Level
Language
French
Advanced
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Litigation & Translation Manager; Counsellor in International Commercial Arbitration at KPMG Muscat - Oman
November 1, 2011 - PresentDual role supporting legal teams with litigation and translation for UAE/Omani legislations; provides interpretation in government settings and VAT training; attends hearings at ITC/TGC.
Proprietor at Empire Translation/Interpretation & English Conversation Tutorial Services
April 1, 2004 - April 1, 2011Owner of translation/interpretation firm delivering document translations, contracts, and English conversation tutorials; represented at trade fairs internationally.
Head of Translation Dept. at Saudi Archirodon Ltd.
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2004Led translation department for international construction group; reviewed supplier agreements, managed import/Export documentation, and liaised with banks and customs.
Freelance Interpreter/Translator & English Conversation Instructor at Self-employed
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1999Freelance translation of documents/agreements/presentations; provided English conversation instruction.
Representative at Meshwar Magazine
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990UK representative; compiled news materials and translated into Arabic.
Representative at Al-Wehda Newspaper
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1992UK representative; compiled news materials, arranged advertising supplements for royal visits, and sold ad space to UK companies.
Foreign Relations Assistant Manager at AL-ARAB NEWSPAPER
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990Liaised with foreign embassies to issue special supplements; edited and translated editorial materials; accompanied department head on international assignments.
Litigation & Translation Manager at KPMG Muscat
November 1, 2011 - PresentDual role overseeing litigation support, legal translation, and international arbitration; coordinates with Dubai HQ; provides translation of UAE and Oman legislations; attends ITC/TGC hearings; defends tax appeals; conducts consecutive/simultaneous interpretation for high-profile meetings and VAT training.
Proprietor at Empire Translation Co.
April 1, 2004 - January 1, 2011Proprietor of translation/interpretration & English conversation tutorials; provides translation services for documents/agreements across fields; conducts consecutive/simultaneous translation at trade fairs across the region; offers English/business conversation tutorials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1988Journalism Diploma at London School of Journalism
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990Grade 13 at Toronto Central Technical College
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1984High School Certificate at Adventist High School, Beirut, Lebanon
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1983Preparatory Certificate at College Des Frères Bab El Louk, Cairo, Egypt
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1980Journalism Diploma at London School of Journalism
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990BA Mass Communications at Carleton University
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1988Grade 13 at Toronto Central Technical College
January 1, 1983 - January 1, 1984High School Certificate at Adventist High School
January 1, 1980 - January 1, 1983Preparatory Certificate at College Des Frères Bab El Louk
January 1, 1977 - January 1, 1980Personal Interest Courses at Ottawa University
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1986Simultaneous Interpretation Course at Cairo American University (AUC)
September 1, 2010 - April 12, 2026TESOL Diploma at London Teacher Training College
January 1, 2010 - April 12, 2026International Commercial Arbitration Diploma at Online (Equity College / The International Court for Dispute Resolution / Arab League affiliate)
January 1, 2020 - April 12, 2026Qualifications
International Commercial Arbitration Diploma
January 1, 2020 - April 12, 2026TESOL Diploma
January 1, 2020 - April 12, 2026Simultaneous Interpretation Course
September 1, 2010 - April 12, 2026Simultaneous Interpretation Course
September 1, 2010 - April 12, 2026TESOL Diploma
January 1, 2010 - April 12, 2026International Commercial Arbitration Diploma
January 1, 2020 - April 12, 2026Journalism Diploma
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1990Industry Experience
Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education, Financial Services, Government
Experience Level
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