Nassim G. Barakat
Member No. 2452
SKILLS
- ARABIC - ENGLISH
- FRENCH - ENGLISH
- FRENCH - ARABIC
- ARABIC - FRENCH
- ENGLISH - ARABIC
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
- TRANSLATION
- EDITING / PROOFREADING
- INTERPRETATION
- LOCALIZATION
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
SPECIALIZATION AREAS
- ARTS AND HUMANITIES - AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA - ECONOMICS AND FINANCE - EDUCATION - ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY - GENERAL - JOURNALISM - LEGAL - LITERATURE - RELIGION
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Experienced conference interpreter and translator fluent in Arabic, English, and French, with over 12 years of proven expertise in delivering top-tier linguistic services across Europe and the MENA region. Currently based in Ottawa, Ontario.
As a full-time Interpreter and News Editor at Abu Dhabi Media (ADM), I translate and interpret breaking news stories in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, I am adept at producing news reports for the international segment, meticulously editing and proofreading articles, and conducting thorough research to ensure factual accuracy.
In my role as a Contract Interpreter and Translator for Action Against Hunger - Canada, I provide remote simultaneous interpretation and translate technical documents with utmost confidentiality and precision, ensuring crystal-clear communication during webinars and other events.
Previously, I facilitated effective cross-cultural communication as a full-time Interpreter and Translator at Qatar International Academy for Security Studies (QIASS), fostering understanding and positive relationships between English-speaking military trainers and Qatari officers.
Throughout my freelance career, I have demonstrated my ability to translate and edit extensive documents, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and provide interpretation services for various UN bodies, international organizations, and high-profile events across the MENA region and beyond.
