Middle East, North Africa
Arabic Translation and Interpretation
Arabic is an official language across many countries of the Middle East and North Africa. Our dedicated team covers Arabic video translation (subtitles), document translation, and interpretation, handling everything from broadcast subtitles to contracts and official documents in line with its right-to-left (RTL) writing. We run a 48-hour system from intake to delivery.
Delivery within 48 hours
Up to 360 minutes for minor language pairs.
Dedicated PM
One person owns your project from intake to post-delivery Q&A.
Broadcast formats
srt, smi, Premiere, Final Cut, Word & HWP preview, Cinema.
Starting rates for this language
Video
₩4,450~
per min
Documents
₩10,080~
per 250 words
Interpretation
₩100,000~
per hour
On-site
₩45,000~
per hour
Starting rates based on unscripted broadcast video; final quotes vary by direction and material.
See rates for all languagesLooking for a Arabic interpreter
Arabic interpretation starts at ₩100,000 per hour. The right mode depends on the setting and the number of participants, so read the notes below before you enquire.
Consecutive
The speaker pauses and the interpreter renders each passage. One interpreter, no equipment needed. Meetings run longer because speech and interpretation alternate.
Simultaneous
Interpretation runs almost in step with the speaker. Requires a booth and receivers, and two interpreters working in rotation. Meeting time is unaffected, which suits larger events.
Escort
The interpreter accompanies the whole schedule, including travel and meals. Used for plant visits and trade fairs where the location keeps changing.
Typical settings
- Business meetings and negotiations
- Seminars and presentations
- Overseas business trips
- Trade fairs and exhibitions
Send us material in advance and we prepare the terminology. Slides, an attendee list and the agenda are reviewed together in the pre-assignment meeting.
See interpretation servicesScript and orthography
Arabic script (written right to left, RTL)
What actually matters in this language
- Arabic is written right to left, so subtitle and document layouts are mirrored. Passages mixing numerals or Latin characters get a separate bidirectional (bidi) review.
- Written Modern Standard Arabic differs greatly from the spoken dialects of each country. We choose the register according to the use, such as broadcast or documents.
Why Wooshang Bridge for Arabic
- 208 languages. The only translators group in Korea that publishes starting rates for every language it supports.
- A dedicated Arabic team drawn from 4,850+ certified linguists across 27+ countries.
- Broadcast and OTT credits including Netflix, KBS, EBS, JTBC, Channel A and CJ ENM.
- Intake 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays; 48 hours from intake to delivery.
Arabic translation FAQ
- How much does Arabic video translation cost?
- From ₩4,450 per minute for unscripted broadcast video. Documents start at ₩10,080 per 250 words, interpretation at ₩100,000 per hour and on-site work at ₩45,000 per hour. A dedicated PM confirms the final quote after reviewing your material.
- How long does Arabic translation take?
- 48 hours from intake to delivery is the standard. For minor language pairs we deliver up to 360 minutes within 48 hours, with intake open 24/7 including holidays.
- Which subtitle formats do you deliver for Arabic?
- srt, smi, vtt and ass subtitle files, plus Premiere Pro and Final Cut formats. Broadcast preview translations are delivered as Word or HWP documents.
- Can you also handle Arabic interpretation or documents?
- Yes. On-site, survey and conference interpretation, as well as patent, legal and academic document translation, are run by the same PM. Wooshang Bridge covers 208 languages with 4,850+ certified linguists across 27+ countries.
- Should Arabic interpretation be consecutive or simultaneous?
- It depends on the number of participants and the nature of the meeting. Small meetings and negotiations run consecutively with one interpreter and no equipment. Events with a speaker and a sizeable audience run simultaneously, with a booth, receivers and two interpreters in rotation. Trips and trade fairs with frequent movement are covered by an escort interpreter for the whole schedule.