As a citizen of the world and international culture vulture, I frequently encounter words, phrases and sometimes whole websites which are in one of the
You’ve arranged for your “How to” guide to using computers to be translated into Arabic. It’s been returned with Microsoft Windows translated as Microsoft Shubbak; shubbbak
Ensuring that your core marketing messages are translated correctly and effectively is essential when branching out into international markets. Localization should be factored into your
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***UPDATE*** We’ve updated this post to include more information about doing business in the Arab world . You’ll find new language phrases and cultural
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Yousuf Al Serkal, President of the UAE Football Association and Vice President of the Asian Football Confederation [AFC], today launched an election manifesto for his
In todays multicultural world you would have thought there was more cultural awareness? However it’s still easy to get it wrong when it comes to language
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