Hello, I’m Ahmed Elmeshad, an Editorial Translator and Arabic Proofreader with nine years of English-to-Arabic translation experience and seven years of experience in Arabic linguistic proofreading and editorial review. I hold a Master’s degree in Editorial Translation from the Faculty of Arts, Damietta University, and I specialize in self-development books, literary works, and publishable manuscripts. I strive to deliver accurate, stylistically refined Arabic texts that are culturally nuanced and reader-friendly. Over the years I’ve translated 18 books, proofread more than 70 MA and PhD theses, and linguistically reviewed 53 books for publishing houses and content companies across Egypt, the Gulf region, and North Africa. I focus on preserving tone and meaning, ensuring publishing-ready content, and providing meticulous quality control throughout the editorial process.

Ahmed Elmeshad

Hello, I’m Ahmed Elmeshad, an Editorial Translator and Arabic Proofreader with nine years of English-to-Arabic translation experience and seven years of experience in Arabic linguistic proofreading and editorial review. I hold a Master’s degree in Editorial Translation from the Faculty of Arts, Damietta University, and I specialize in self-development books, literary works, and publishable manuscripts. I strive to deliver accurate, stylistically refined Arabic texts that are culturally nuanced and reader-friendly. Over the years I’ve translated 18 books, proofread more than 70 MA and PhD theses, and linguistically reviewed 53 books for publishing houses and content companies across Egypt, the Gulf region, and North Africa. I focus on preserving tone and meaning, ensuring publishing-ready content, and providing meticulous quality control throughout the editorial process.

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Hello, I’m Ahmed Elmeshad, an Editorial Translator and Arabic Proofreader with nine years of English-to-Arabic translation experience and seven years of experience in Arabic linguistic proofreading and editorial review. I hold a Master’s degree in Editorial Translation from the Faculty of Arts, Damietta University, and I specialize in self-development books, literary works, and publishable manuscripts. I strive to deliver accurate, stylistically refined Arabic texts that are culturally nuanced and reader-friendly.

Over the years I’ve translated 18 books, proofread more than 70 MA and PhD theses, and linguistically reviewed 53 books for publishing houses and content companies across Egypt, the Gulf region, and North Africa. I focus on preserving tone and meaning, ensuring publishing-ready content, and providing meticulous quality control throughout the editorial process.

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Editorial Translator (English to Arabic) at Freelance / Publishing Houses and Translation Agencies
January 1, 2016 - Present
Translated books and long-form texts from English into Arabic with high linguistic and stylistic accuracy. Specialized in self-development and literary book translation. Preserved tone, meaning, and cultural nuance while adapting texts for Arabic readers. Revised full manuscripts to meet publishing and editorial standards. Maintained consistency of terminology and style across complete projects.
Head of Arabic Proofreading Department at Tahbeer Content Writing Company, Saudi Arabia
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Led the Arabic proofreading department and supervised the linguistic quality of final deliverables. Reviewed and corrected grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, and stylistic issues in Arabic texts. Improved clarity, coherence, and readability across multiple content formats. Standardized editorial style and language use across projects and publication workflows.

Education

Master’s Degree in Editorial Translation at Faculty of Arts, Damietta University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Diploma in Editorial Translation at Faculty of Arts, Damietta University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Master’s Degree in Editorial Translation at Faculty of Arts, Damietta University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Diploma in Editorial Translation at Faculty of Arts, Damietta University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Editorial Translation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Diploma in Editorial Translation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Master’s Degree in Editorial Translation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Diploma in Editorial Translation
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services