The Arabic Language Division builds a network of members interpreting and translating from or into Arabic.

Division Administrator

Eliane Sfeir-Markus

Division Assistant Administrator

Mariam Moustafa

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Upcoming Division Events

Divisions provide specialized information and networking for ATA members.

Path to ATA Certification (Spanish>English): Session 1

April 23 / 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

This two-part webinar series is designed to support translators preparing for ATA’s English-into-Spanish certification exam. Across both sessions, experienced professionals and exam graders will share practical strategies, insights, and real-world…

CLD Café: Translating “Tongzhi” – Language and Identity in Contemporary Chinese Gay Fiction

April 28 / 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm EDT

This webinar examines the challenges of translating terms related to “tongzhi” (gay) fiction in contemporary Sinophone literature. Drawing on the presenter’s experience translating three book-length works, the session focuses on…

Path to ATA Certification (Spanish>English): Session 2

April 30 / 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

This two-part webinar series is designed to support translators preparing for ATA’s English-into-Spanish certification exam. Across both sessions, experienced professionals and exam graders will share practical strategies, insights, and real-world…