Ahmed al-Hamdi
Business Name: Ahmed al-Hamdi: Certified Translator and Consecutive Interpreter (English Arabic)
Contact:
https://www.arabictranslatoruk.com/
Phone: +441617208807
Mobile Phone: +447956209521
Translator Subjects:
- Arts and Literature
- Business communications
- Engineering (general)
- European Union and International Affairs
- Food and Drink
- Health and Safety
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law
- Marketing and Advertising
- Proofreading/Editing
- Transcription
- Travel and Tourism
Interpreter Services:
- Business
- Conference
- Consecutive
- Public Service
- Simultaneous
- Telephone
Professional Information
Education
MSc in English-Arabic Translation and Interpreting (1990-1991) Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland, Postgraduate Diploma in Theoretical Linguistics and Phonetics (1981-1982) SOAS, University of London, BA in English Language and Literature – average 78.22% (1973-1977), Al-Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq, IoLET Level 7 Diploma in Translation, (QCF) (2016) – Passed all three papers, Chartered Institute of Linguists, Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (Law), CIOL
Professional Qualifications
Holds MSc in English-Arabic Translation and interpreting; IOL Diploma in Translation(Semi-law).Published Arabic translations and English translations of literary, history, academic books. Has extensive experience in consecutive interpreting of technical, security training courses. Translates legal, business, semi-technical subjects, literary and academic books. Ad hoc and consecutive interpreting.
Affiliations
• Society of Authors/Translators Association, UK
• Institute of Translation and Interpreting, UK (MITI until April 2025)
• Chartered Institute of Linguists, UK (until Aug. 2025)
• National Register of Public Service Interpreters, UK
Additional Information:
I’m Ahmed al-Hamdi, an Arabic certified translator and consecutive interpreter in Manchester, Lancashire, who provides clients with certified translations of documents, interpreting of presentations, training sessions, solicitors’ conferences, and meetings. Translating from English to Arabic and vice versa, I work with businesses, solicitors, training centres, and courts to create smooth lines of communication. I have more than 40 years of experience in translating and interpreting, have been offering my services since 1985 in the UK, and continue to expand my client base. Backed by Master of Science in translation and interpreting and other qualifications, I have worked for the Ministry of Defence in Baghdad and the Ministry of the Interior in the United Arab Emirates as a full-time translator and interpreter. Please visit my website: https://www.arabictranslatoruk.com/
