Arabic Speech & Transcription Specialist (UAE)

Volgapartners; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 15,177 - 25,295; Part time

Job summary

A language services company in the UAE is looking for Arabic speakers to support speech and text-based language tasks. Responsibilities include recording dialect speech, reviewing transcripts, and evaluating quality. Candidates should be fluent in Arabic and familiar with Emirati dialects. This freelance opportunity offers a pay range of $3.00 to $5.00 USD per hour, depending on the task type. Training will be provided for all tasks, fostering both individual and collaborative efforts.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify and correct linguistic errors.
• Clear understanding of pronunciation, tone, and natural expression.
• Strong attention to detail in reviewing and producing content.

Responsibilities

• Record Arabic speech in an Emirati dialect.
• Review and correct Arabic transcripts for accuracy.
• Evaluate audio and text quality based on guidelines.
• Produce natural and fluent language following prompts.

Skills

Fluency in Arabic

Familiarity with Emirati dialects

Strong listening skills

High level of accuracy

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking Arabic speakers based in UAE to support speech and text-based language tasks. This work focuses on recording, reviewing, and evaluating Arabic content to help improve language quality for technology and research use.

Nature of Work

As part of this role, you may be involved in:

• Recording Arabic speech in an Emirati dialect, either individually or in conversation with another speaker
• Reviewing and correcting Arabic transcripts for accuracy, clarity, and proper linguistic usage
• Evaluating audio and text quality based on provided guidelines
• Following prompts to produce natural, context‑appropriate, and fluent language
• Working across Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and spoken dialects within UAE

Key Skills and Requirements

Language Proficiency

• Fluency in Arabic, with strong familiarity with Emirati dialects
• Clear understanding of pronunciation, tone, and natural expression
• Ability to distinguish between formal (MSA) and informal usage

Attention to Detail

• Ability toidentifyand correct linguistic errors
• Strong listening and reading comprehension skills
• High levelof accuracy in reviewing and producing content

Quality Awareness

• Commitment to delivering clear and high‑quality output
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and guidelines
• Consistency across tasks

Communication and Reliability

• Ability to meet deadlines and follow task requirements
• Comfortable working independently or collaboratively
• Responsive and reliable in completing assigned work

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Based in UAE with strong familiarity with local dialects
• Comfortable working with both audio and text‑based tasks
• Detail‑oriented witha strong senseof language quality
• Prior experience in transcription, annotation, or similar work is a plus, but notrequired

Compensation & Work Structure

• This is a freelance, task‑based opportunity
• Pay range: $3.00 – $5.00 USD per hour, depending on task type and project scope
• Work availability may vary based on project needs
• Tasks are typically offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis

Additional Notes

• Training and guidelines will be provided for each task type
• Tasks may vary depending on project requirements
• Work may include both individual and collaborative activities