Understanding NAATI Certification and Its Importance
What is NAATI Certification? NAATI, or the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters, is the body responsible for certifying translators and interpreters in Australia. Think of it as the gold standard for language professionals. NAATI certification serves as a mark of quality, guaranteeing that a translator or interpreter has the skills and knowledge needed to perform their duties accurately and ethically. For anyone looking to navigate the multilingual [...]
Top Benefits of Using NAATI Certified Translators for Businesses
Accuracy and Quality You Can Trust Ever tried to read a document translated by an online tool and found yourself scratching your head? Yeah, us too. When you're handling sensitive business documents, having a translator who's spot-on—down to the tiniest detail—makes a world of difference. NAATI-certified translators are trained rigorously. They don’t just change words from one language to another; they understand the nuances, the idioms, and the cultural [...]
Diversification the key to economic prosperity in Kuwait
Al Shaheed Park, Kuwait City. Photo: Ahmad Mohammed via Unsplash The small nation of Kuwait sits at the top of the Persian Gulf, nestled between Saudi Arabia to the south and Iraq to the northwest. With a land area of around 17,88 sq kilometres Kuwait is about the same size as Hawaii. The Arabic speaking population numbers approximately 4.7 million and more than 3.1 million live in [...]
Mariam Elliott, Middle East Connect & Cultural Advisors, Managing Director
Mariam Elliott, Managing Director, Middle East Connect & Cultural Advisors Managing Director of Middle East Connect & Cultural Advisors, Mariam Elliott, has deep expertise and lived experience dealing with communities across Arab communities including in the Arab Gulf, the Middle East and North Africa region. Her vast professional experience as an interpreter and cross-cultural advisor has led Mariam to a varied and interesting career, from 1970s London [...]
Doing business in friendly Bahrain
Photo by Ian Beeby via freeimages.com The most important advice for foreigners looking to establish business relationships in Bahrain is to be prepared and be patient. If you can demonstrate a long-term commitment to the nation, your overtures are more likely to fall on receptive ears. Relationships are important and so having a good local intermediary to act as guide and broker is a good investment. Bahrain: a small [...]
Traditional Oman has progressive business views
Muscat waterfront at sunset. Photo by Muhammad Shoaib on Unsplash Doing business in Oman Any foreign corporation seeking to invest in Oman would be well advised to obtain professional advice and to thoroughly investigate local market conditions. It is good practice to engage a local agent (who can also act as your interpreter) and to also seek counsel from successful foreign businesses already operating in the region. [...]