Arabic to English Translation
Arabic to English Translation in Pakistan
Most Arabic to English work we handle comes back with someone from the Gulf, an employment contract from Riyadh, a birth certificate issued in Dubai, a degree attested in Doha. The translation has to satisfy a Pakistani or Western office that never saw the original system, which is a different job from simply converting the words.
Service details
Professional translation with clear pricing before work starts.
Arabic to English translation in Pakistan for Gulf certificates, contracts, legal papers, educational documents, and official records.
- Educational certificates
- Employment contracts
- Legal documents
- Identity documents
- Police certificates
- Marriage and birth records
What we translate from Arabic
Employment contracts, offer letters, and salary certificates from Gulf employers. Residency, iqama, and exit-visa paperwork. Birth certificates and family records for children born in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, or Qatar. Marriage and divorce documents. Educational certificates and transcripts issued or attested in Arabic-speaking countries. Police clearance certificates. Commercial registration and company documents for businesses trading with the Gulf.
Legal instruments such as powers of attorney, court judgments, and notarised declarations also come through regularly, and those need the closest reading, since Arabic legal drafting does not map onto English clause by clause.
Why Gulf documents are their own category
An Arabic employment contract from Saudi Arabia is written against Saudi labour law. Translating the words without carrying the structure produces something technically accurate and practically useless, because the reader in Islamabad or London is trying to identify the parties, the term, the salary, and the termination conditions.
We keep the document’s own structure, preserve clause and article numbering, and describe seals and attestation stamps where they sit. Hijri dates are given as written with the Gregorian equivalent alongside, since Gulf documents frequently carry both and offices often ask for both.
How the process runs
- Send every page. Photograph or scan the full document including the reverse of any page carrying an attestation stamp. Arabic documents are frequently stamped on the back.
- Tell us where it was issued and where it is going. A Saudi contract heading to a Pakistani bank and the same contract heading to a Canadian immigration file need different levels of certification.
- Send an identity document. A passport or CNIC copy, so names are spelled to match rather than transliterated by ear.
- Quote and confirmation. Price, timeline, and certification decision agreed before work starts.
- Translation, proofreading, delivery. Delivered by WhatsApp or email, printed copies and certificate of accuracy on request.
Turnaround and price
Arabic to English translation starts from Rs. 1,500. Standard delivery is at the normal rate. If you have an appointment booked, 24-hour urgent delivery is available at 1.5x to 2x, and same-day at 2x subject to availability. Density matters more than length here, a three-page contract can take longer than a six-page certificate. See the pricing page for baseline rates across document types.
Related services
Documents going the other way are covered by English to Arabic translation. If your file is specifically for a Gulf submission, Saudi, UAE, and Qatar document translation covers the attestation sequence. Where a certificate of accuracy is required, see certified translation. Our guide to Arabic translation for Gulf documents goes into the attestation chain in more detail.
Why clients across Pakistan choose us
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you translate documents issued in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar?
Yes, that is the bulk of this work. Employment contracts, salary certificates, residency and iqama documents, birth certificates for children born in the Gulf, marriage records, and educational certificates issued or attested in Gulf states. Each country formats these differently, so tell us where the document was issued when you send it.
How do you handle Arabic names in the English translation?
We match the spelling on the passport or CNIC you are submitting alongside the document, not a phonetic transliteration. The same Arabic name can be romanised half a dozen ways, and a mismatch between your translated certificate and your passport is a standard reason for a file to be sent back. Send an identity document with the job.
Can you translate a document that carries Arabic stamps and seals?
Yes. Stamps, seals, embossed marks, and handwritten endorsements are described in place rather than ignored, because they are often the part the receiving office is verifying. Where a seal is illegible we mark it as such rather than guessing at the issuing authority.
What does Arabic to English translation cost?
Arabic to English translation starts from Rs. 1,500. Rate-limiting factors are page count, whether the document is typed or handwritten, and the density of legal or technical wording. An employment contract runs higher than a birth certificate. You get the exact figure before work starts.
Do you also translate English into Arabic?
Yes, that is a separate service with its own considerations. See English to Arabic translation, which covers documents going the other direction for Gulf submission.
Is a certificate of accuracy included?
Not by default. Certification is quoted separately because not every submission needs it. Tell us where the translation is going and we will say whether certification, notarization, or neither is worth paying for.
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