ISSAM ALI
Certified English Arabic Translator & Professional Subtitler
Encountering challenges with Arabic-English translation and localization? Let me help you with precise legal translations, expert subtitling, and specialized game localization—crafted to deliver clear, culturally resonant content that truly connects with your audience.
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Certified in English and Arabic Translation and Professional Subtitling,
with a focus on legal translation, I work with leading companies and studios to deliver precise, culturally accurate language solutions. Holding a BA in English Language and Literature and as a full member (MCIL) of the Chartered Institute of Linguists CIOL, SUBTLE, American Translators Association (ATA), IGDA and Mediterranean Editors and Translators (MET), I bring academic expertise and industry credibility to every project.
I provide high-quality certified translations of official documents—including legal, academic, immigration, and professional papers—meeting the strict standards of UK authorities such as the Home Office, HMRC, NARIC, universities, banks, consulates, and other global bodies. My services also support clients in the USA, the Gulf regions, and worldwide. ensuring your documents are accepted wherever you need them.
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In addition to document translation, I specialize in expert subtitling for major media and specialized game localization, creating clear, culturally resonant content that connects with your audience and addresses unique project challenges with precision. Passionate about language, I ensure every detail—from subtitle timing to complex idioms—is flawlessly handled, helping businesses broaden their reach and making media accessible to diverse audiences worldwide.
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Certified Legal English ⇆ Arabic Translation
Precise, culturally accurate certified translations of official documents—including legal contracts, academic transcripts, immigration papers, and professional certifications. Fully compliant with UK authorities such as the Home Office, HMRC, NARIC, universities, and banks, and accepted worldwide. This includes 100% USCIS acceptance for immigration purposes. Translations are also recognized and accepted by US colleges, banks, and government agencies across the USA and Gulf regions. I also provide specialized legal translation with a high level of precision and confidentiality.
My services include translating contracts, court documents, patents, and other sensitive legal materials that require a deep understanding of legal terms and contexts in both Arabic and English.
Examples of translated documents:
Birth and marriage certificates, diplomas and transcripts, passports and ID cards, driving licenses, police clearance certificates, medical reports, affidavits, bank statements, and legal agreements.
Other specialized services: Financial, Marketing and Website Translation
Apostilles & Notarization Services
Certified translations accompanied by apostilles and notarization services are accepted in the USA, UK, and Gulf countries, including embassy attestations. Ideal for immigration, legal, academic, and professional document validation to ensure full acceptance by official authorities. In the UK and the USA, certified translations provided by a certified translator are often sufficient for many official bodies
However, certain documents may require additional legalization or notarization. If you're unsure about the exact requirements or need guidance on the best type of translation service for your documents, I’m here to help. Please feel free to contact me for personalized assistance and further information.
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Professional Arabic ⇆ English Subtitling
Expert subtitling services following industry standards, including those set by Netflix or other major studios, and highly flexible and responsive—able to accommodate your specific instructions on character limits, layout, and delivery schedules. Precise attention is given to technical details such as time codes, characters per second (CPS), words per minute (WPM), and characters per line (CPL). Experienced in managing various subtitle formats, including SRT and more, across diverse projects, delivering high-quality subtitles that meet both technical and cultural standards.
Whether working with large volumes of files or urgent short videos, subtitles are carefully timed and formatted to meet your exact requirements without compromising quality. Meticulous attention to detail ensures clear, culturally accurate subtitles that enhance viewer engagement and accessibility. A notable project includes Snow Girl, produced for Plint Company.
I leverage industry-standard tools such as SubtitleNEXT and Ooona to provide precise, high-quality video translations for global clients.
Game Localization
Specialized video game localization that adapts content authentically for Arabic and English-speaking audiences while preserving the original tone, intent, and cultural nuances. Proficient with industry tools like SDL Trados Studio, MemoQ, and Crowdin to ensure consistent terminology and efficient workflow.
Arabic Transcription
Accurate transcription services for Arabic audio and video across media, legal, and academic sectors. Experienced with transcription software such as Express Scribe and Transcribe to deliver precise, time-coded transcripts aligned with your project requirements.
Proofreading & Quality Assurance
Comprehensive proofreading and editing using advanced QA tools like Xbench and QA Distiller to guarantee polished, error-free translations and subtitles, enhancing your content’s professionalism and overall impact.
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