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Translator & Interpreter

مترجم تحريري وفوري

Moves meaning between languages, in documents, courts, conferences and media.

183Programmes in the UAE0Current job openings4Scholarships
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Career overview

What they do

Translators work on legal, medical, technical and media content; interpreters work live in courts, hospitals and conferences. Arabic–English expertise is in constant demand in the UAE, and legal translators need Ministry of Justice accreditation.

Typical responsibilities

  • Translate documents accurately
  • Interpret in meetings or courts
  • Localise content for audiences
  • Use terminology tools
  • Proofread and quality-check

Skills you'll need

Excellent Arabic and EnglishCultural nuanceConcentrationSubject knowledgeTranslation software

How much it relies on

MathematicsLow
TechnologyLow
ScienceLow

Work style

IndependentTeam-based
TheoreticalHands-on
Flexible / remoteOffice

Advantages

  • Freelance flexibility
  • Constant bilingual demand
  • Work across many fields

Disadvantages

  • AI tools are changing routine translation
  • Tight deadlines
  • Variable freelance income

Growth & future opportunities

Editorial view: routine translation is being automated; specialised legal, medical and live interpreting remain valuable.

Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.

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Study in the UAE

Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.

Average tuition

AED 63,500 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–162,203, 50 programmes).

Master's: around AED 3,521 per credit hour (10 programmes).

From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.

183 programs at 43 institutions

Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.

Scholarships for this path

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Abu Dhabi Scholarships – Master's

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government

Fully fundedUAE nationalsAbroadMaster's

Full-ride master's scholarship in psychology and social work.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

ADEK Khotwa Scholarship Programme

Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government

Fully fundedUAE nationalsAbroadFoundation · Bachelor'sMinimum 60%

A fully sponsored alternative pathway to a degree abroad via a community college or foundation year.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

AURAK merit scholarships and financial aid

American University of Ras Al Khaimah · University

Partial or discountUAE nationalsInternational studentsUAE residentsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master's

Merit scholarships for full-time students of all nationalities, plus financial aid.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

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