Elite Emirati Arabic Audio Transcriber (Khaleeji)

Perle; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

Perle is looking for a transcriptionist fluent in Emirati Arabic to transcribe audio recordings accurately. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of transcription experience, a strong command of Modern Standard Arabic, and familiarity with Gulf dialects. This role offers flexible scheduling and a direct relationship with Perle's QA team. Successful candidates will engage in pilot tasks and receive per-task compensation, allowing adaptation to audio complexity and project needs.

Qualifications

• Native fluency in Emirati Arabic with residence or extensive immersion in UAE.
• Strong command of Modern Standard Arabic for dialectal speech representation.
• Ability to transcribe natural Arabic-English code-switching common in Emirati speech.

Responsibilities

• Transcribe audio recordings into accurate written text according to specific style guides.
• Apply conventions for speaker identification and disfluencies.
• Self-review submissions against the quality bar before delivery.

Skills

Native fluency in Emirati Arabic

Strong command of Modern Standard Arabic

Familiarity with regional variation

Comfortable transcribing Arabic-English code-switching

At least two years of transcription experience

Accuracy under deadline pressure

Comfortable with web-based annotation platforms

Reliable high-speed internet

Ability to commit to defined volume

Job description

Perle is looking for a transcriptionist fluent in Emirati Arabic to transcribe audio recordings accurately. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of transcription experience, a strong command of Modern Standard Arabic, and familiarity with Gulf dialects. This role offers flexible scheduling and a direct relationship with Perle's QA team. Successful candidates will engage in pilot tasks and receive per-task compensation, allowing adaptation to audio complexity and project needs.