Document translation
Professional document translation helps brands reach new markets and keep a consistent image across cultures. Our translators make sure each document is linguistically correct and contextually and culturally appropriate.
AGATO: translation service provider in Dubai
Written translation, handled by specialists
For over two decades AGATO Legal Translation has earned recognition by serving enterprise businesses, and we specialise in professional translation from any language into English and Arabic and vice versa. Our services are not limited to the types below, but these are the translation services in Dubai we are asked for most.
This page is about written translation: documents, certificates, websites, software and content. If you need people to speak to each other at a meeting, a hearing or a conference, see interpretation services, and for everything we do in one place, see all services.
Accuracy that goes beyond the words
A translation can be grammatically perfect and still fail. A contract clause that loses its legal effect, a medical dose written in the wrong unit, a certificate whose name does not match the passport, or a marketing line that reads as a translation — each of those is a translation problem, not a language problem. That is why work is assigned by subject as well as by language pair.
Types of translation
The translation services we provide
Each links to a page with the detail: what it covers, how it works and what it costs.
Legal translation
Ministry of Justice certified translation by industry-specific translators who understand both languages and the intricacies of the legal systems involved.
Certified translation
Legal contracts, financial reports, academic transcripts and other important documents, certified on company letterhead under our ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certification.
NAATI certified translation
AGATO is the only translation company in the UAE with NAATI (Australia) certified translators, providing translations with international acceptance.
Medical translation
Medical reports, patient records, prescriptions and healthcare licensing documents, by translators with a clinical background.
Certificate translation
Birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates and driving licences, typically ready in about four hours.
Website translation
Trusted by multinational corporations, our native translators localize websites in more than 120 languages, improving user experience, reach and revenue.
Software localization
Desktop and mobile software localized for international release: user interfaces, menus, currencies and error messages, so users adopt it without confusion.
E-learning
Online courses, instructional videos and training modules in 120+ languages, for corporate training, academic institutions and online education providers.
Audio and video translation
Audio transcription, translation and subtitling, with training videos, presentations and adverts made culturally appropriate for a global audience.
Voice over
Native voice talent in more than 120 languages for video, e-learning, adverts, audiobooks and telephone systems, with Arabic in Modern Standard and in dialect.
Content creation
Content creation is an art. Our writers craft copy that showcases your brand’s voice and values and connects genuinely with your audience in their own language.
Also available: application letter translation and translation in 120+ languages.
Certification
Which kind of translation your document needs
The right certification depends on who will read the translation, not on the document itself.
| Type | What it is | Accepted by |
|---|---|---|
| MOJ certified | Stamped and signed by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice | UAE courts, ministries and government departments |
| Company certified | Attested by AGATO on company letterhead with a statement of accuracy | Universities, employers, banks and most embassies |
| NAATI certified | Endorsed by a translator certified by Australia’s national authority | Australian visa, study and registration authorities |
| NZSTI certified | Certified to the standard of the New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters | New Zealand immigration and official use |
| Professional | Translated and reviewed by specialist linguists, without formal certification | Business, marketing, internal and technical use |
How we work
Every translation, reviewed before it leaves
Send your document
Upload a scan or the original file, and tell us what it is for.
Quote
We confirm the certification, a fixed price and the delivery time.
Translation
A specialist human translator in your language pair and subject.
Review
A second linguist checks accuracy, terminology, names and figures.
Delivery
A certified PDF by email, and a stamped hard copy on request.
Why AGATO
Certified translation, recognised where it counts
FAQ
Translation service questions, answered
What types of translation do you provide?
Certified and legal translation, NAATI certified translation, professional document translation, medical translation, certificate translation, website and software localization, e-learning, audio and video translation, voice over and content creation. The common types are described on this page with a link to each.
Which languages do you translate?
More than 120, from any language into English and Arabic and the other way round, and between most other pairs too. Arabic and English in both directions are the most requested. See all the languages we translate.
What is the difference between a certified and a legal translation?
In the UAE, a legal translation for courts, ministries and government departments is certified by a translator licensed by the Ministry of Justice. A company certified translation is attested on our letterhead and is what universities, employers, banks and most embassies ask for. We provide both.
Are your translations done by people or by machine?
By people. Every translation is produced by a professional human translator with the right subject knowledge and reviewed by a second linguist. Translation memory and terminology tools keep repeated wording consistent, but they do not replace the translator.
How long does a translation take?
Short documents such as certificates 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, and we confirm the timeline before we start.
How is translation priced?
By the length of the document, the language pair, the subject and any certification, notarisation or hard copy you need. Upload your document through the quote form and you receive a fixed price rather than an estimate.
Can you keep terminology consistent across many documents?
Yes. For ongoing clients we maintain a glossary and a translation memory, so product names, legal terms and your preferred wording are used the same way in every document, whoever translates it.
Is my document confidential?
Yes. Access to your files is restricted, and they are used only for your translation. We sign non-disclosure agreements on request, and as a matter of course for corporate and legal work.