Ahmed Al-Hamdi

Standard Arabic accent FUSAH, Iraqi accent (south of Iraq- Close to Arabian Gulf). narration, recitation of Arabic poetry, religious chants, Tranining courses

I have done several voice-over jobs: Airways broadcast message, ship broadcast message, telephone messages training courses, safety instructions, literature spoken word, Arab poetry recital, commercial promotions, helped with synchronisation of Arabic voice over of a wild film documentary I enjoy reciting Holy Qura'n, Arab poetry, reading children stories. I have a nice feel for my voice. I am Ahmed Al-Hamdi, Arabic Translator and Interpreter, PO Box 133 Manchester, M8 4BQ UK. I can record on my system or go to the local studio to record. EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY, Edinburgh 1990 - 1991 MSc English-Arabic Translation & Interpreting. SOAS, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON 1981 - 1986 Postgraduate Diploma in Linguistics. Research into Stylistics. AL-MUSTANSIRIYAH UNIVERSITY, Baghdad. 1973 1977 BA English Language & Literature (average 78.22%). Baccalaureate in Science, Sections A & B, Iraq. 1969 - 1972 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting (English Law) 2003-2004 Diploma in Translation (Letter of Credit) 2006-2007 Centra, Foundation Certificate in Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (2000). Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (1996 - 1997). Cambridge First Certificate in English (Grade A) (1992 - 1993). City & Guilds in Computing (MANCAT, Manchester) (1991 - 1992). Institute of Linguists, Part 1, Final Diploma (London) (1987 - 1988). Speech & Voice Training (Camden Institute) (1985 - 1986). Quark Xpress V4 Macintosh Level I Training Course, March 2004 Translation Memory - Course on using Trados, ITI and University of Leeds, UK (2005). Voice-over workshop, ITI and University of Salford (Manchester,2000) Introductory course in Simultaneous Interpreting,al-Jazeera Arab Channel, Qatar, 2007 Training in voice-over, al-Jazeera Arab Channel, Qatar, 2008 I use the local studio. I have a good working relationship with them. They are good at their job. Can translate into Arabic,edit, and edit sound track and provide WAV and MP3 files.