Accuracy
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Professional document translation services in Dubai
Your doorway to professional document translation
Welcome to AGATO Translation, your doorway to professional document translation in Dubai and the UAE. If you need exceptional translation for any part of your business or personal life, we have you covered. Our expert translators specialise in more than 120 languages and in industries including legal, professional and technical fields.
AGATO is one of the leading translation companies in Dubai, known for its extensive infrastructure and exceptional translation services. Our translators do not merely translate documents; they raise them to a standard of top-notch professionalism.
What professional document translation means
Professional document translation is a specialised service delivered by trained, experienced translators who are proficient in both the source and target languages. It is not word-for-word rendering: it takes accuracy, clarity and cultural sensitivity into account when converting written or printed material from one language to another.
Key characteristics
What sets a professional document translation apart
Linguistic proficiency
Expert command of grammar, vocabulary, idiom and nuance in both the source and the target language.
Cultural sensitivity
The cultural and social context of both languages is considered, so the translation reads naturally and correctly.
Confidentiality
Strict confidentiality measures protect the sensitive information in your documents.
Quality assurance
Quality control processes and tools for editing and proofreading deliver the highest accuracy and consistency.
Layout preserved
Headings, tables, numbering, stamps and signatures are placed as in the original, so documents are ready to use.
Benefits of professional document translation
- Clears the way for cross-cultural communication
- Expands your market reach while protecting the accuracy and integrity of your content
- Strengthens your professional image and credibility with clients and partners
- Makes vital documents such as licences, contracts, reports, manuals and tenders fit for official use and record keeping
- Saves time and money in the long run
- Prevents the errors and misunderstandings that lead to costly consequences
Types of document translation we provide
Documents we translate
A broad range of document translation across professional domains. Once you have seen it, you will not need to search for “professional document translators near me” again: consider AGATO your one-stop destination for document translation.
Business and corporate documents
For companies, organisations and their partners.
General translation
Translation across a wide range of subjects and industries, paving the way for effective cross-cultural communication.
Corporate document translation
Alongside legal translation, corporate document translation is one of our core services. Our experienced, certified translators translate the corporate documents that support international operations and partnerships.
Contracts and agreements
Our translators are meticulous with contracts and agreements, so every party fully understands the terms and conditions and the translation keeps the intended meaning in every language. We also specialise in compliance and contractual translation that helps organisations meet their legal obligations.
Articles of association
Articles of association set out the rules, regulations and governing structure of an organisation. Translating them lets businesses expand internationally while staying in line with local regulations.
Government tenders
Bidding processes are critical for many organisations. We translate government tender documents accurately so businesses can take part in international bidding.
Business correspondence, reports and financial statements
Translated correspondence helps you build trust with international partners and a multicultural workforce. We also translate business reports so insights can be shared across borders, and financial reports so data reaches stakeholders and investors accurately.
Advertisements and brochures
We adapt advertisements and brochures to resonate with audiences from different cultures, keeping the persuasive impact of your message so you attract international customers.
Operation manuals, policies and procedures
Operation manuals help users understand equipment and processes, and translated policies and procedures make your company’s rules accessible to a global workforce. Our specialist translators handle both with accuracy.
Official, legal and personal documents
For individuals, authorities and legal matters.
Driving licence translation
Whether you are driving abroad or dealing with authorities in another country, a professional translation of your licence ensures legal compliance and peace of mind. AGATO certified translations of driving licences are recognised and accepted by the authorities.
Court case documents
Court orders, complaints, petitions and summons often need translating before they can be understood or presented officially. Our translators help clients follow legal proceedings in their own language.
Powers of attorney
We translate powers of attorney from Arabic to English, English to Arabic and many other languages, so individuals can grant legal authority across jurisdictions.
Laws and regulations
International students, business people and residents often find a country’s laws hard to follow. Our certified translators help individuals and organisations understand and comply with foreign rules and regulations.
Certificates
Moving abroad or already living abroad? We translate marriage, birth, death, divorce, academic and training certificates, and our certified translations are accepted in Dubai and in many countries worldwide.
Academic research and transcripts
Want your research paper or article to reach a global audience? Share your requirements and we will do the rest. We also translate academic transcripts, helping students and professionals pursue opportunities abroad.
Public posters and flyers
Posters and flyers must convey essential messages clearly to a diverse audience, and our subject-matter translators do exactly that with accuracy and precision.
How it works
Our process for document translation
Ten steps, from evaluation to final delivery, so every translation is accurate and ready to use.
Project evaluation
We review the document, languages and purpose.
Quotation and confidentiality agreement
You approve the price and timeline, under confidentiality.
Translation
A specialist translator translates the document.
Editing
The translation is edited for accuracy and style.
Proofreading
Spelling, figures and formatting are checked.
Peer review
A second linguist reviews the work.
Client review
You can review the translation before it is final.
Feedback
Any comments you make are incorporated.
Quality assurance
A final check against quality metrics.
Final delivery
Delivered in your format, certified if required.
Document translation quality assurance
Certified to international quality standards
AGATO Translation Dubai is a certified, experienced company that works with seasoned native translators who have subject-matter expertise in every document project. We hold ISO 9001 certification for quality management and ISO 17100 certification for translation services.
We ensure both the technical precision and the linguistic accuracy of every translated document. Documents go through a meticulous process of editing, proofreading and peer review before they are checked against standard quality metrics for the smallest detail.
We combine native professionals, current technology and industry-standard metrics to assess translation quality. What makes AGATO unique is our translator accountability initiative, which lets clients evaluate the performance of the translator who worked on their project.
Technology
Tools that keep your translations consistent
We use current translation technology to stay at the forefront of the industry in Dubai. Every word is still translated and checked by people.
Translation memory
Stores and manages your earlier translations, so repeated content stays consistent and costs less.
Terminology management
Keeps your company’s unique terminology and spelling preferences applied across every document.
Translation management system
Manages each translation project end to end, from files and deadlines to reviewers and delivery.
File formats
Returned in the format you sent, with the layout intact
A translated document should look like the original. Tables stay tables, headings keep their styles, page numbers and footnotes stay where they were, and a form still lines up field by field. We work directly in your file wherever we can, so you receive something ready to print, sign or file rather than a block of text to reformat.
Editable source files are always the better starting point. If you can send the Word, Excel or InDesign file rather than a PDF made from it, the translation is faster and usually costs less, because nothing has to be rebuilt.
Scanned and image-only documents
Scans, photos and PDFs without selectable text are recreated rather than overwritten. The translator works from the image, and the layout is rebuilt around the translated text, including stamps, signatures and handwritten notes, which are translated or clearly described. Sending the clearest scan you have — flat, well lit, every page and every edge visible — avoids queries later.
Text that grows or shrinks
Translated text rarely takes up the same space as the original. Arabic set against English, or German against almost anything, changes line lengths and page breaks. Where the text reverses direction, as it does between English and Arabic, tables, numbering and alignment are mirrored as well. We adjust the layout so the document still reads properly, rather than letting text overflow its boxes.
Formats we work with
- Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- PDF, editable or scanned
- InDesign and IDML for brochures and reports
- HTML, XML, JSON and XLIFF
- Images of documents: JPG, PNG and TIFF
- Google Docs and Sheets, exported or shared
Not on the list? Send it anyway and we will confirm before quoting.
Industries
Translators matched to your sector
Fluency is the minimum. What makes a professional document translation reliable is a translator who already knows the terminology of your field.
Corporate and commercial
Trade licences, memoranda and articles of association, board resolutions, shareholder agreements and annual reports.
Banking and finance
Financial statements, audit reports, loan documentation, compliance policies and investor communications.
Engineering and construction
Tender packages, technical specifications, method statements, HSE plans and project correspondence.
Energy and industry
Operating procedures, safety data sheets, equipment manuals and regulatory submissions.
Healthcare
Medical reports, clinical documentation, product leaflets and healthcare licensing files.
Education and training
Academic records, curricula, course material and e-learning content.
Documents for a court or government department? See legal translation for Ministry of Justice certification.
Why AGATO
Customised language solutions for every document
A certified, professional translation company with specialists in more than 120 languages and a track record of over 20 years. Based in Dubai, and held in high regard worldwide.
A cohesive team of achievers
Highly qualified translators committed to giving every project the dedication it deserves.
Competent process
A rigorous, well-structured process that executes every document translation with accuracy and precision.
Cutting-edge technology
Translation memory, terminology management and a translation management system behind every project.
Decades of experience
More than 20 years of expertise, proven by our many satisfied clients.
Unwavering confidentiality
Stringent security measures and confidentiality protocols, so your data is handled with the utmost discretion.
Certified excellence
Recognised certifications and translators who bridge language gaps, so your message resonates across cultures.
Supported languages
Document translation in more than 120 languages
Comprehensive translation across language combinations, including the most widely spoken languages and many regional dialects.
FAQ
Document translation questions, answered
Can you translate a scanned PDF and keep the layout?
Yes. Scans and image-only PDFs are recreated rather than overwritten: the translator works from the image and the layout is rebuilt around the translated text, including stamps, signatures and handwritten notes. If you have the original editable file, send that instead, as it is faster and usually costs less.
Do you translate spreadsheets and presentations?
Yes. We work directly in Excel and PowerPoint files, so formulas, charts, tables and slide layouts are preserved and you receive a file ready to use. Where translated text runs longer than the original, we adjust the layout so nothing overflows.
What is the procedure for requesting a quote?
Upload your document through the quote form on our website, or send it by email or WhatsApp. Our team replies with a free, no-obligation quote and tailored advice for your translation.
What is the cost of professional document translation?
The price depends on the length and subject of the document, the language pair, whether certification is needed and how quickly you need it. Fill out the quotation form for an accurate, free estimate with no obligation.
How long does document translation take?
Short documents in common language pairs are typically ready in about four hours when received during office hours, and most other documents within 24 to 48 hours. Large projects can be split between translators to meet your deadline, and we confirm the timeline before we start.
Which file formats can you translate?
Word, PDF, Excel, PowerPoint, OpenDocument and plain text files, as well as scans and photos in JPG, PNG, HEIC or TIFF. Several documents can be sent together in a ZIP file.
Do you provide certified document translation?
Yes. When a document is for official use, we provide Ministry of Justice certified translation. See our certified translation and legal translation services.
Can you handle extensive translation projects?
Absolutely. We manage translation projects of every size, from a single page to large, complex programmes, with solutions tailored to your exact requirements.
How do you ensure high-quality translation?
Our team of subject-matter experts and certified translators works to ISO 17100, with editing, proofreading and peer review on every project, supported by computer-assisted translation tools for consistency.
Do you sign a confidentiality agreement?
Yes. A confidentiality agreement is part of our quotation process, and we apply strict security measures to the documents you share.
What languages do you cover for professional translation?
More than 120 languages, including English, Arabic, German, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, French, Japanese, Hindi and Urdu.
Where are you located in the UAE?
Our head office is at Office 2101, Latifa Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Trade Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We also have offices in Jordan, Egypt and New Zealand.
What are the ways of payment?
We accept Visa and Mastercard, PayPal, cash, cheque, and payment in person at our office.
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