Mohamed Ahmed El-Haj, Interpreter / PRO

Mohamed Ahmed El-Haj

Interpreter / PRO

Embassy of the Republic of Mauritius

Location
Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
Education
Bachelor's degree, English
Experience
12 years, 11 Months

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Total years of experience :12 years, 11 Months

Interpreter / PRO at Embassy of the Republic of Mauritius
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • My current job since November 2023

• Provide Translation and Interpretation services to facilitate effective communication.
• Translate various diplomatic notes, newspaper articles, MOU and letters.
• Plan and coordinate public events, cultural exchanges, and official receptions to enhance diplomatic relations and cultural understanding.
• Maintain and update the Embassy’s social media accounts and website to engage with the public and disseminate information.
• Build relationships with local government officials, community leaders, and other stakeholders to strengthen diplomatic ties.
• Promote the foreign policy objectives and interests of the Mauritius by engaging with the local institutions.
• Ensure effective communication line (including marasim/protocol e-portal) with Saudi Authorities and different organizations.
• Ensure adherence to diplomatic protocols, etiquette, and procedures during official events and interactions (including Hajj arrangements).
• Develop crisis communication plans and protocols to address emergencies or security incidents involving Embassy staff or facilities.
• Maintain a high degree of cultural sensitivity and awareness to avoid misunderstandings or diplomatic incidents.
• Advocate for the Embassy’s positions and policies with local institutions and organizations.
• Work as Embassy’s representative to deal all matters with the MOFA, Jawazat or any other Saudi Authorities.
• Assist the smooth running of the Embassy and manage work schedules to meet deadlines (Including procurement matters).
• Supporting the Ambassador and diplomatic staff in further developing the network of political, economic and commercial contacts and interlocutors.

Translator at Atheeb Intergraph Saudi Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • November 2020 to November 2023

• Translates and prepares correspondence in English/Arabic.
• Wide spectrum of translation works.
• Business (letters, investment, joint venture, contracts).
• Translation of financial SOPs.
• Sets up files or all translated materials for future reference.
• Writes notes and prepares reports on performed work.
• Ministry of defense materials (training material, equipment and devices manuals).
• Product catalogs.
• Engineering firms (BoQ, tenders and feasibility studies).
• Presentations & technical specifications.
• Official local / international correspondences.
• Contracts, agreements and memorandum of understanding.
• Various translation tasks for different departments (HR, programs, finance, quality assurance, projects.
• Assists in translation/interpretation during meetings.
• Accounting firms (LC, letters of guarantee, balance sheets and financial statements reports).
• Entrepreneur and trade (bills, invoices, bills of lading, checklists, PO.).
• Performs all other translation works upon request.

Translator & Office Manager at Wesam Al-Jamal Trading Co.
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • March 2013 to November 2020

• Manage the CEO’s schedule and appointments.
• Prioritize and deal with incoming and outgoing correspondence, e-mails and requests.
• Determine the urgency of response required.
• Coordinate conferences, meetings, and travel reservations.
• Greet visitors and callers, handle inquiries, and direct them to the appropriate department(s)/staff member(s) according to their needs.
• Maintenance and update of contact/guest database for various events.
• Translates and prepares correspondence in English/Arabic.
• Assists in translation/interpretation during meetings.
• Preparing the CEO’s visa applications and follow-up till receiving them.
• Preparing purchase orders for the required items.
• Performs other duties as required.

Commercial Officer & Translator at Embassy of the Republic of Iraq - Commercial Attaché
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • June 2011 to March 2013

• Coordinates various office support services.
• Screen telephone’s calls and answer queries.
• Ensure timely administrative procedures.
• Reviews incoming announcements from Iraqi’s Ministry of Trade that related to the tenders and arrange for advertisement to Saudi’s company.
• Reviews all incoming mail and e-mail from Iraqi’s Ministry of Trade.
• Performs clerical tasks, such as arranging letters, memoranda.
• Receiving and reviewing the commercial documents from clients whom want to export their products to Iraq side.
• Translates and prepares correspondence in English/Arabic.
• Translation of tenders.
• Assist the commercial Attaché in the legalization of commercial documents.
• Prepare briefing materials for Commercial Attaché for meetings and business trips too.
• Maintain confidential records and files.
• Prepare correspondence for commercial Attaché.
• Support in connecting the Iraqi side with Saudi one’s in term of business.
• Draft non-substantive correspondence.

Education

Bachelor's degree, English
  • at Omdurman Ahlia University
  • January 2000

Specialties & Skills

Energetics
Administrative Skills
Defense Contracting
Military Experience
Legal Translation
COMMUNICATIONS
Excellent Computer Skills
Ability to work under pressure
Prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent Translation
QUALITY ASSURANCE

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

British Council
  • Member
  • January 1999

Training and Certifications

Technology Usages in Development of Small & Medium Enterprises (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2011
Planning & Executing Advertisement Campaigns (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2006
Computer’s Office Management Diploma (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2001
ISO 9001-2008 Certificate (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2014

Hobbies

  • Playing football
    We won twice time a cup, and I had received a golden medal