Conference Interpreter · Dubai, UAE

Every word,
every nuance,
carried across.

Arabic–English simultaneous and consecutive interpreting, translation and cultural liaison for governments, corporations and international organisations.

Portrait of Skander Ben Ahmed

~30 yrs

in the UAE & region

AR ⇄ EN

Simultaneous & consecutive

4

Working languages

Master's

Conference Interpreting

Selected organisations

Worked with

Experience with international institutions, government entities and private-sector organisations — including the International Criminal Court — across interpreting, translation and cross-cultural communication.

  • International Criminal Court official logo

    International Criminal Court

  • Rouya official logo

    Rouya Public Relations Consultancy

  • WWF Tunisia

    Blue Panda Project

About

Tunisian-Canadian, Arabic native, and shaped by nearly three decades in the Gulf — I interpret not only language, but context, protocol and intent.

Trained in conference interpreting at York University, Toronto, I have supported government officials, senior advisers, international teams and local communities across aerospace, conservation, cultural heritage and sustainability. Each assignment begins with rigorous preparation: specialised terminology research and bespoke glossaries, so that your message lands exactly as intended.

Services

How I can support you

Available for assignments across the UAE, the GCC and internationally — on-site or remote.

01

Simultaneous Interpreting

Booth-based Arabic ⇄ English interpreting for conferences, summits, panels and high-level institutional events.

02

Consecutive Interpreting

Precise rendering for bilateral meetings, negotiations, site visits and delegations — formal or in the field.

03

Translation & Bilingual Writing

Institutional communications, campaigns and reports written and adapted for Gulf and international audiences.

04

Cultural Liaison

Bridging international teams with local communities, officials and stakeholders with tact and cultural fluency.

Selected engagements

A record built on discretion and precision.

  1. 2023 — Present

    Conference Interpreter

    Freelance · UAE & International

    Arabic–English simultaneous and consecutive interpreting for conferences, meetings and institutional assignments. Assignment-specific terminology research and glossaries.

  2. 2024 — 2025

    Writer / Translator

    Rouya Public Relations Consultancy · UAE

    Arabic and English content for national projects on sustainability, cultural heritage and national identity.

  3. 2021

    Interpreter

    WWF Tunisia · Blue Panda Project

    Interpreted between marine conservation teams and fishermen, tourism operators and coastal residents.

  4. 2019 — 2021

    Interpreter & Cultural Liaison

    Djerba Insolite Film Project · Tunisia

    Tunisian Arabic interpretation between international production teams and local communities.

  5. 2017 — 2019

    Arabic–English Interpreter

    Global Aerospace and Logistics · Abu Dhabi

    Interpreted in meetings and negotiations involving government officials, senior advisers and international teams.

Languages

  • Arabic

    Tunisian · Modern Standard · Gulf · Levantine

    Native

  • English

    Professional working language

    Fluent

  • Spanish

    Working proficiency

    Advanced

  • French

    Basic

Education & certification

  • Master of Conference Interpreting

    York University, Toronto

    2025

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Conference Interpreting

    York University, Toronto

    2023

  • CELTA — Cambridge English Teaching

    Certificate

    2013

  • Bachelor of Education, English Language Teaching

    Al Ain University, UAE

    2013

Beyond the booth

550 km

Empty Quarter to Dubai

A 13-day camel expedition across the desert — first-hand immersion in Bedouin skills and regional heritage.

2×

Camel Racing Champion

Men's category winner at Al Marmoom, Dubai — a deep, lived connection to Emirati tradition.

Engage

Planning a conference, negotiation or delegation?

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