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Bahaa Alnawas

@bahaaalnawas

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I’m a bilingual translator and AI language specialist delivering accurate, culturally aligned Arabic–English outputs.

Hungary

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What I'm looking for

I want to work where language accuracy and cultural fit are non-negotiable—translating and quality-assuring Arabic–English government/technical content, plus evaluating AI outputs, while collaborating on clear style guidance and documentation.

I’m a bilingual Arabic–English language professional with 10+ years spanning journalism, translation, localization, content creation, and linguistic quality assurance. I specialize in Arabic–English translation of Saudi government documents, public procurement frameworks, and formal institutional communications, where consistency, register, and compliance matter. I also evaluate AI-generated content for linguistic accuracy, appropriateness of register, terminology consistency, and cultural fit—ensuring outputs remain usable in real institutional contexts.

In my current work as an Arabic–English translator and linguistic consultant, I maintain an independent workflow that starts with thorough source review, then produces translations, and finally applies structured review and quality assurance to catch discrepancies before delivery. I’ve delivered complex, high-stakes translations across multiple batches while aligning with style guidelines and natural English usage. Alongside practice, I’m pursuing a PhD in Language Pedagogy and English Applied Linguistics, using bilingual discourse analysis of Jordanian media coverage to deepen how I interpret tone, meaning, and discourse-level choices across Arabic and English.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Arabic–English Translator

Current

Multiple Clients

Mar 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Translated technical documents, press releases, legal materials, and multimedia content for clients across the Middle East and Europe. Specialized in formal government and legal Arabic registers while meeting compliance and quality requirements.

Arabic English Translation Audio Transcription Terminology Consistency

Arabic–English Translator

Consulum

Jan 2021 - Apr 2026 (5 years 3 months)

Translated high-stakes Saudi government documents, including public procurement RFPs, framework agreements, ministerial policy documents, and institutional communications. Performed quality assurance on AI-generated Arabic–English translations by checking linguistic accuracy, terminology consistency, and register/cultural fit against client specifications.

Arabic English Translation Localization Linguistic Quality Assurance Terminology Consistency Register & Style Control

Reporter

The Jordan Times

Jun 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Wrote daily news articles and in-depth features for Jordan’s independent English-language newspaper across policy, economy, environment, education, and anti-corruption. Covered major national stories including the COVID-19 impact on education and aviation, anti-corruption commitments, endangered species conservation, and the $1.5 billion Al Matal tourism development in Aqaba.

News Writing Investigative Journalism Feature Writing

Projects Coordinator

Ureed

Jul 2018 - Nov 2018 (4 months)

Managed end-to-end translation and localization projects by coordinating briefs, freelancer assignments, QA workflows, and KPI adherence. Handled client follow-ups and scope/timeline adjustments while tracking freelancer payments and client billing for profitability.

Translation Project Management KPI Tracking Client Communication Localization

Content Creator & Editor

Ureed

Feb 2018 - Jul 2018 (5 months)

Created marketing content, social media copy, company profiles, and product descriptions for Ureed and its clients, including an embedded assignment at Zain Jordan. Performed linguistic QA on freelance-translator outputs, editing for accuracy, tone, and client-specific style requirements before delivery.

Social Media Copywriting Copy Editing Linguistic Quality Assurance Brand Style Adaptation Digital Content Production

English E-Learning Copywriter

eLearment

Sep 2017 - Feb 2018 (5 months)

Wrote and adapted Jordan’s government English-language school curricula into interactive e-learning modules. Supported studio production of video lessons, including voice-over recording and preparation of shooting materials.

Curriculum Adaptation Video Lesson Content Support Content Quality Assurance

Translator / Freelance Reporter

The Jordan Times

Feb 2015 - Aug 2017 (2 years 6 months)

Translated and rewrote Arabic-language news items from wire services and local media into idiomatic English for publication. Edited and adapted press releases into publication-ready news items and trained interns in news translation techniques and house style.

Wire Service Rewriting Editorial Style Adaptation

Freelance Copywriter

Al Ghodwa Group

Jul 2016 - Sep 2016 (2 months)

Worked as a freelance copywriter for Al Ghodwa Group, producing marketing copy over the contract period.

Copywriting Proofreading Editing For Tone

Freelance Copywriter

Imagine Grp

Apr 2015 - Aug 2015 (4 months)

Created copy as a freelance copywriter for Imagine Grp during the contract period.

Copywriting Proofreading Editing For Clarity Revision & Quality Checks

Freelance Précis Writer

Tarjama

Feb 2017 - Present (9 years 2 months)

Wrote précis content for Tarjama at the World Government Summit 2017 in Dubai.

Précis Writing Summarization Proofreading

Freelance Consecutive Interpreter

Jordan Football Association

Sep 2016 - Present (9 years 7 months)

Provided freelance consecutive interpretation services for the Jordan Football Association.

consecutive interpretation note taking Real Time Language Transfer

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Language Pedagogy and English Applied Linguistics

2023 -

PhD in Language Pedagogy and English Applied Linguistics, focusing on bilingual discourse analysis of Jordanian media coverage. Uses corpus-based bilingual article matching across Arabic and English newspaper archives within a multi-dimensional analytical framework.