DIFFERENT TYPES OF TRANSLATION

ICS Dubai
ICS Dubai
Jul 10, 2017 · 2 min read

Translation is a varied and fast field. There are numerous types of translation services in Dubai. These are offered by most of the translation companies. Knowledge of those will help you know which one would best suit your needs. So, here we go.

Technical translation

Technical translation involves the translation of technical documents such as those related to mechanics, engineering, electronics, IT, and industries. This kind of translation requires knowledge in specialized terminologies, and hence only subject experts can handle this.

Medical Translation

This includes the translation of medical documents including medical evaluations, medical histories prescriptions, consultations, procedure notes, discharge summaries, correspondence, investigative reports, ER reports, and medical insurance. Medical translators require in-depth knowledge of medical practices and terminologies.

Scientific Translation

This is a sub-group of technical translation which deals with translating documents like articles, papers, theses, congress booklets, study reports, presentations, etc in the science domain.

Financial Translation

Also known as economic translation, this type of translation services deal with documentation pertaining to stock exchange, banking, and financial activity. This includes financial statements, financing packages, financial contracts, company annual reports, etc.

Legal Translation

A wide range of varied documents are covered by legal translation. These include legal documents like warrants and summons; administrative texts like corporate statutes, remittance draft and registration certificates; technical documents like texts and expert opinions for judicial purposes; minutes and reports of court proceedings; and many more.

Judicial Translation

Judicial translations differ from certified or legal translation in that the translation task is done in a court setting. The judicial translators handle documents including letters rogatory, judgments, minutes of proceedings, expert opinions, minutes of interrogation session, deposition, etc.

Other Translations

Apart from the translation services mentioned above, there are also other translations offered by translation services in Dubai. These include certified translations, juridical translation, literary translation, commercial translation, hospitality translation, media translation, general translation, fashion translation, etc.

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