How We Helped Saudi Arabia Ministry of Culture to Translate and DTP their books
Service
Translation and Desktop Publishing (DTP) of 16 Books
Specialization
Humanitarian Studies (Marketing, Administration, etc)
Organization
Ministry of Culture
Location
Saudi Arabia
Project time
6 months
Project Overview
The Ministry of Culture in Saudi Arabia approached Fast Trans to translate and desktop publish 16 books encompassing various fields such as marketing, administration, life sciences, arts, and science fiction. The project involved translating a total of 1.2 million words from English to Arabic, ensuring the translations were culturally appropriate and eloquent. Given the project’s significance, the Ministry selected our elite package, which includes translation, editing, proofreading, and desktop publishing (DTP) for right-to-left (RTL) text formatting. Our team successfully completed the project one month ahead of the deadline, ensuring the highest standards of quality and cultural relevance.
Challenges and Solutions
Challenge: Ensuring cultural relevance and appropriateness of the translations.
Solution: Close collaboration with cultural experts and regular consultations with the client to align the translations with Saudi cultural norms and sensitivities.
Challenge: Managing a large volume of work within a tight deadline.
Solution: Efficient project management, including the division of work into milestones and regular team meetings, allowed us to stay on track and deliver high-quality work ahead of schedule.
Outcome
The project was completed successfully, one month before the six-month deadline. The Ministry of Culture was highly satisfied with the quality, accuracy, and cultural relevance of the translations. The books were approved for publication, and the Ministry commended our team for their professionalism and dedication.
"I am immensely pleased with Fast Trans's work on our extensive book translation project. Their team demonstrated exceptional professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and dedication throughout the project. The translations were not only accurate and eloquent but also culturally nuanced to suit our audience. Their project management was exemplary, delivering the work ahead of schedule without compromising on quality. I highly recommend Fast Trans for any large-scale translation needs and look forward to future collaborations."
Key Steps and Processes
Client Meetings:
- Initial and regular meetings with the Ministry representative to understand requirements and expectations.
- Ongoing progress updates and feedback sessions to ensure alignment with client goals.
Glossary Compilation:
- Development of a comprehensive, project-specific glossary to maintain consistency in terminology.
- Regular updates to the glossary to incorporate client feedback and ensure accuracy.
Milestone Delivery:
- Division of the project into manageable milestones, ensuring timely delivery and regular client feedback.
- Monthly progress reports and milestone submissions to maintain a steady workflow.
Project Management:
- Assignment of a dedicated project manager to oversee the entire project, ensuring adherence to timeline and quality standards.
- Regular team meetings to ensure clear communication and prompt resolution of any issues.
Translation:
- High-quality translation by qualified translators with expertise in the relevant fields.
- Special attention to cultural nuances to ensure the translations were appropriate for the Saudi Arabian audience.
Editing:
- Detailed editing by specialists to enhance the quality and eloquence of the translations.
- Focus on ensuring the translations were culturally relevant and engaging.
Proofreading:
- Final proofreading by experts to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Additional scrutiny to ensure the translations met the Ministry’s high standards.
Desktop Publishing (DTP):
- Professional DTP services to format the books in RTL text, ensuring a polished and professional final product.
- Attention to visual and layout details to enhance readability and presentation.
Why choose us
Why choose Fast Trans as your Strategic Partner
A true partnership
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Quality management
Our translators combine nativity with extensive subject matter expertise, utilize translation technologies like Translation Memories, and work closely with an array of editors and proofreaders to guarantee top-tier quality.
Communication
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On-time delivery
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