Question 1

What languages do you translate?

Accepted Answer

We provide interpreters for the 6 UN official languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) and many other languages, including German, Italian, Portuguese and others.
 
Technically, we can provide an interpreter for any language pair you can think of. But keep in mind that while intepreters for some language pairs are easiliy available in the UAE, others may need to be brought in from abroad or employed remotely when bringing an interpreter from abroad for a couple of hours is not economical.

Question 2

Why do I need two simultaneous translators and not just one?

Accepted Answer

Simultaneous intepretation (https://www.soundxb.com/simultaneous-translation-in-dubai)is one of the most challenging tasks a human brain can be tasked with. Simultaneous interpreters actually perform three processes at the same time: 1) listening, 2) interpreting, and 3) speaking, without any pauses in between. This requires the degree of concentration and brain strain not known to most humans. Thus the interpreters ALWAYS work in pairs, in 20-30 minute shifts. When one intepreter is interpreting, the other one is resting, preparing for his/her shift.

Question 3

Why not just use consecutive translators to translate after the speaker?

Accepted Answer

Consecutive interpretation is used for small meetings and negotiations, when time or interaction is not of the essense, or when a more personal contact is required. Remember, that with consecutive interpretation everything said in the room will have to be repeated in the target language, which means that the meeting will take at least twice the time. Also, those in the audience that do not need interpretation may lose interest during the interpretation and disengage from the event.

Question 4

How early should I book an interpreter before the event?

Accepted Answer

As early as practically possible. Keep in mind that if you try to hire an interpreter in times of peak demand, when there are a lot of events going on in the UAE at the same time, you may end up realizing there is no one available locally. Thus it is highly recommended to book your interpreters well in advance, typically 2-4 weeks before the event.

Question 5

How much does simultaneous interpretation cost?

Accepted Answer

The rate depends on the language and varies greatly - from AED 2,000 to AED 6,000 per interpreter per day, depending on the language pair and whether the interpreters for this language pair are easily available on the UAE conference market. Such factors as seasonality also influence interpretation rates. Please inquire directly to obtain a quote.

Question 6

Can I hire a simultaneous interpreter by the hour?

Accepted Answer

In most cases simultaneous interpreters do not have hourly rates and usually use daily and half-daily rates. This is because regadless of the duration of the event, the interpreter will have to prepare just as thoroughly and spend just as much time getting to the venue and back, which may mean hours in the UAE. What's more, taking a job even for a couple of hours means that the intepreter is very unlikely to be able to take another job on the same day.

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