Challenges of documents translation Dubai

Many people are coming together to operate their business for instance, for clear communication or legalities, some documents need to be translated into the official Arabic language. Translation of documents is very involving and critical since a single mistranslation can hold potential lawsuits and a great loss to the party involved. Legal translation in Dubai is required for the translation of all legal documents within the field of law. 

Documents translation Dubai involves various legal documents which require special the attention of the translators;

·         Personal identity cards

·         Birth certificates

·         Educational certificates

·         Divorce papers

·         Court documents such as papers with details on trials or penal proceedings

There are however many challenges faced by these legal translation service providers. The challenges are outlined below;

1.    Different legal systems that vary with the different countries

Legal systems are bound to vary with different countries and so are the legal documents. The translators are obliged to be at per with proper knowledge on the variations and similarities of both source and target language to help them during translation.

The translators may need extra training on the correct usage of every term in the context.

2.    Word selection in the documents aren’t flexible

Translators are required to interpret the source document and understand it as well, the challenge may arise especially in the translation of legal documents as they often involve the use of rigid terminologies and it may not be possible to get words to replace them.

3.    Detailed attention required in the syntax and punctuations used

Document translation Dubai often involves punctuation rules which aren’t universal as well. This may be a headache to the translation service providers since doesn't exist in many languages. Note that any missing comma or misplaced syntax will lead to ambiguity in the legal contracts.

4.    Strict deadlines provided by the clients

These documents to be translated have strict timescales that need to be achieved and failure to adhere to it may cause serious inconveniences. There is the pressure felt by these translators in the timely delivery of the documents.

Most of the legal documents say for courtrooms, are often translated to meet certain events and these events are often tied to a specific timeframe that cannot be postponed.

5.    Variation in the law and system

Legal translators are expected to keep up with a series of regulations that are bound to change overnight. They as so need to be at per with every change whether minor or huge that happens in all countries and as well be well informed of all the laws as well.

Staying updated is not an easy task and the legal translation service providers are bound to incur charges in getting updated.

6.    Confidentiality of the documents

Legal translation services involve legal documents that have sensitive information. Due to their confidentiality, often companies have no choice but to choose reliable translation companies for the translation of their documents in Dubai. The problem may occur since many clients would not want their information being accessed by anybody but rather kept as private as possible.