Engineering & Technical Translation in Saudi Arabia
Specifications, tender documents, BOQs and safety data sheets are full of numbers, units and terms where one wrong word can change a quantity, a price or a safety instruction.
- Since 1982
- 20,000+ clients
- Stamped & signed
- Second-translator review
- NDA on request
- Online 24/7
Almadani Translation provides certified engineering and technical translation for contractors, engineering consultancies, factories and suppliers across Saudi Arabia: Arabic to English, English to Arabic, and any other language, including African languages.
Every certified translation is stamped and signed by our office, reviewed by a second translator and handled confidentially. Our head office is in Riyadh, with branches in Jeddah and Al Khobar.
When you need technical translation
Tenders and bids
Tender packages are often issued in one language while bids, technical proposals and compliance statements are expected in another. We translate the tender documents you receive and the response you submit.
Project execution and approvals
Specifications, method statements, submittals and test reports are read by consultants, site teams and authorities who may work in a different language from the author.
Factories, equipment and supply
Datasheets, O&M manuals and quality certificates that come with equipment and materials are often needed in Arabic or English for operation, maintenance and your own clients.
Vendor and contractor requirements
Companies preparing documents for the vendor or contractor requirements of large Saudi owners, such as Aramco, often need company and technical documents translated. We translate the supporting documents; the requirements themselves are set by the requesting entity.
Shipping and customs
Commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and other shipping documents may need translation for clearance and for your records. See also invoice translation.
Engineering and technical documents we translate
Tenders and contracts
- Tender and bid documents
- Technical and commercial proposals
- Bills of quantities (BOQs)
- Engineering, construction and supply contracts (legal translation)
Design and specifications
- Technical specifications
- Notes, legends and annotations on drawings
- Technical datasheets and product catalogues
Site, HSE and operations
- Method statements
- HSE plans, safety procedures and risk assessments
- Material safety data sheets (MSDS / SDS)
- Operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals
Quality and testing
- Quality certificates and certificates of conformity
- Test reports
- Inspection and laboratory reports
Shipping and customs
- Commercial invoices and packing lists
- Certificates of origin
- Bills of lading and customs documents
Company documents
- Commercial registration and company profiles
- Licences and supporting documents for registrations
Who we serve
- Contracting and construction companies: tenders, method statements, HSE documents and subcontracts
- Engineering consultancies: specifications, design notes, reports and review comments
- Factories and manufacturers: O&M manuals, datasheets, MSDS and quality certificates
- Suppliers, importers and distributors: catalogues, test reports, shipping and customs documents
Our approach
- Technical files are assigned to translators who work with engineering and industrial terminology.
- Numbers, units, dimensions, part numbers and references to standards are checked against the source.
- Codes, model numbers and standard references are kept exactly as written in the original.
- Terminology stays consistent across a document set. Send us a glossary or earlier translations and we will use them as reference.
- A second translator reviews every file before it is stamped and signed.
Why Almadani Translation
- Licensed translation office, licence no. 64 dated 19 February 1983
- In business since 1982, with 20,000+ clients
- Certified translations, stamped and signed by our office
- A second translator reviews every file
- Listed with the British and US embassies in Riyadh
- Any language, including African languages
- NDA on request; your files deleted on request
- Branches in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar (serving Dammam, Khobar and Dhahran)
- Online and WhatsApp orders 24/7; branches Sunday to Thursday, 10:00–16:00
- Clear price and delivery time in a quote before we start
How it works
- Send your file on WhatsApp. A PDF or clear scan of every page, or the editable Word or Excel file if you have it, with the target language and your deadline.
- Receive a quote. We confirm the price and delivery time before we start. Prices are by quote only.
- Translation and second review. A translator who works with technical terminology translates the file, then a second translator reviews it.
- Stamped delivery. You receive the stamped copy on WhatsApp, and printed translations can be delivered within the branch city.
What to send us
- The complete file, including annexes and any drawing sheets whose notes you need translated
- The target language
- The entity that will receive the translation
- Editable source files (Word, Excel) if available
- Your glossary or earlier translations, if any
- Your deadline
Confidentiality
Tender prices, drawings and specifications are commercially sensitive. Your files are seen only by the team working on your translation.
We sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) on request, and we delete your files on request once the work is delivered.
Delivery times and urgent work
Delivery time depends on the length and content of the file and is confirmed in writing with the quote. Online and WhatsApp orders are open 24/7.
If you are working to a tender closing date, our urgent certified translation service is available at extra cost.
Frequently asked questions
Do you translate tender documents and BOQs?
Yes, in both directions between Arabic and English. Quantities, units and item descriptions are checked against the source, and we confirm the price and delivery time in the quote.
Can you translate the notes on engineering drawings?
Yes. We translate notes, legends and annotations on drawings. Send the drawing sheets as PDF and tell us which sheets you need, and we will confirm the delivery format in the quote.
Are your technical translations certified?
Yes. Every translation is stamped and signed by our office and reviewed by a second translator. If the receiving entity asks for further steps, please confirm them with that entity.
Can you translate documents for Aramco vendor or contractor requirements?
Yes, we translate the company and technical documents that companies prepare for these requirements. We are an independent translation office; the list of required documents is set by the requesting entity.
Will you sign an NDA for confidential project documents?
Yes, on request. Files are seen only by the team working on your translation, and we delete them on request after delivery.
Which languages do you translate technical documents into?
Arabic and English in both directions, and any other language, including African languages.
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Send your technical file for a quote
Share it on WhatsApp and we will confirm the price and delivery time. WhatsApp orders are open 24/7; our branches in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Khobar are open Sunday to Thursday, 10:00–16:00.
WhatsApp & phone: +966 56 944 2222 · Email: info@almadanitranslation.co