Oman's courts work in Arabic, and a contract, power of attorney or company document that is poorly translated can change what you have actually agreed to. Dr. Abdullah Al Rashdi Office, Advocates and Legal Consultants, offers legal translation in Muscat from its office in Al Khuwair, serving investors, companies and expatriates across Oman. The office provides legal translation services approved by the legal authorities, through certified legal translators, from Arabic into foreign languages and vice versa, backed by over 20 years of experience.
When do you need legal translation?
- You need Arabic legal translation for Omani courts, because an English or other foreign-language document generally has to be filed with an Arabic translation.
- You are signing a contract with an Omani party and want to be sure the Arabic and English versions say the same thing.
- You have a judgment from an Omani court that you need to use abroad, or a foreign judgment you want to rely on in Oman.
- You are issuing a power of attorney for someone to act for you in Oman, or using one issued in your home country.
- You are setting up or investing in an Omani company and your parent company's documents, resolutions and articles must be submitted in Arabic.
- You need bank statements or medical reports translated for a court claim, an insurance claim or an official application.
How the firm helps
Because translation is done inside a law firm, every document is handled by people who understand how it will be read by a court or a government department. Our services include:
- Contracts and agreements translated with accuracy, including sale, lease, employment, partnership, supply, construction and confidentiality agreements.
- Court judgments, decisions and orders, keeping the structure of the judgment intact.
- Powers of attorney, general and specific, with care over the exact scope of authority granted.
- Company documents, such as memoranda and articles of association, board and shareholder resolutions and commercial registration certificates, as part of our services for investors and companies.
- Memoranda and pleadings for submission to Omani courts, and legal correspondence received from abroad.
- Bank statements and medical reports used as evidence in claims and disputes.
- Accurate legal terminology: we use the correct Omani legal equivalent of each term and keep terms consistent throughout the document.
- Review by lawyers: our lawyers check translations against the original, and can also review a translation prepared elsewhere before you sign or file it.
- Bilingual drafting: where the contract itself needs work, we combine translation with contract preparation and drafting.
- Accuracy and speed, with your documents handled in confidence.
How we work with you
- Send the document: by WhatsApp, by email or in person at our office, and tell us where it will be submitted.
- Assessment: we confirm the language, the type of document and whether the receiving authority requires a certified translation or further attestation.
- Translation: a certified legal translator prepares the translation, keeping names and terms consistent.
- Legal review: a lawyer from the firm checks the translation against the original, with particular attention to key clauses, figures, dates and names.
- Delivery: you receive the translation in the form the receiving authority asks for.
- Next steps: if the document is part of a dispute, the firm can file it and handle the case through our judicial and legal representation service.
Documents to prepare
- The original document, or a clear copy of every page and annex.
- The name of the authority it is for (court, ministry, bank or embassy) and the target language.
- The spelling of names as they appear in passports.
- Proof of attestation for documents issued abroad, where the receiving authority requires it.
Frequently asked questions
Do Omani courts accept documents in English?
Arabic is the language of the courts in Oman, so a foreign-language document is normally filed with an approved Arabic translation. Documents issued abroad may also need attestation before they are accepted, so it is worth checking the requirements before you file.
Can you translate an Omani judgment for use in my home country?
Yes. We translate judgments and court decisions from Arabic into the language you need. The foreign authority may have its own requirements for attestation or certification, and we can help you work through them.
Can you check a translation I already have before I sign?
Yes. Our lawyers compare the translation with the original and point out any difference in meaning or obligations between the two versions, before that difference becomes a dispute.
How long does a legal translation take?
It depends on the length and complexity of the document, the language and whether legal review is needed. Send us the document and we will confirm the expected delivery date before we start.
If you need legal translation services in Oman for a contract, judgment, power of attorney or company document, message Dr. Abdullah Al Rashdi Office on WhatsApp or call +968 9200 0841, or visit our office in Al Khuwair, Muscat. We will review your document and tell you what the receiving authority is likely to require.
