Farah MJ Saab
@farahmjsaab
I create English–Arabic editorial, localisation, and branded content for global audiences.
LebanonWhat I'm looking for
I develop and localise bilingual editorial, digital, commercial, and branded content for organisations including Property Finder, Honda Middle East, Jeep, Dodge, Harvey Nichols Middle East, Ulta Beauty, Great Arab Minds, and 1971 Capital.
I've translated daily news and feature content for Asharq Al-Awsat, supported reporting teams at VICE News and Associated Press Television, and translated economic research and policy publications for the London School of Economics. My work spans journalism, research, interviews, multimedia scripts, website copy, SEO content, and Arabic-language adaptation.
I manage projects from briefing and research through translation, editing, fact-checking, terminology management, and final language QA, ensuring content is accurate, clear, natural, and aligned with its audience and brand voice.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Freelance Writer, Editor & Localisation Specialist
Self Employed
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 8 months)
Developed and edited bilingual editorial, digital, commercial, and branded content for agencies, research institutions, media organisations, and international brands across the Middle East. Managed assignments from briefing through research, drafting, translation/localisation, editing, fact-checking, review, and final language QA.
Writer, Editor & Communications Specialist
Freelance
Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 8 months)
Deliver bilingual writing, editing, localization, and corporate communications services for international brands, government initiatives, media organizations, and research institutions.
Key projects include:
• Corporate communications and press releases
• Website localization and multilingual content
• SEO and editorial content
• English–Arabic transcreation for global brands
Selected client
Translated daily news, features, and analysis from English into Arabic while maintaining editorial quality under tight newsroom deadlines.
Translator, Interpreter
Oct 2020 - Apr 2023 (2 years 6 months)
Provided English–Arabic translation and interpretation for academic research, publications, interviews, and events, ensuring linguistic accuracy and clarity.
Supported international news coverage through translation, field research, copywriting, and multilingual editorial coordination.
Delivered translation, editorial, and field support for international news coverage in a fast-paced broadcast environment.
Led the English editorial team, overseeing editing, translation, and daily publishing operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Lebanese International University
Bachelor's degree, Language Interpretation and Translation
Arab Open University - LEBANON
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Information Technology
Lebanese International University
Bachelor of Arts, Translation and Interpretation
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Translation and Interpretation from the Lebanese International University in Beirut.
Arab Open University
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology and Computing
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Computing from the Arab Open University in Beirut.
Arab Open University - Lebanon
Bachelor of Applied Science, Information Technology
Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology from Arab Open University - Lebanon.
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