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In a new step, the Center for Foreign Languages and Specialized Translation at Cairo University organized a workshop on translating administrative texts from and into Spanish, which took place from August 2 to 5, 2024.

The workshop was presented by Professor Dr. Saad Mohamed Saad, a translation professor at Pablo Olavide University in Seville, Spain, who previously held a position as a professor at the Faculty of Arts at Cairo University. He is considered one of the leading professors in Spanish linguistics and translation in Egypt and the Middle East.

The lectures covered methods and techniques for translating administrative texts, with practical examples and real-life models provided. The importance of accuracy and professionalism in translating official and administrative documents was emphasized, as these aspects reflect a positive image of institutions.

The workshop witnessed notable and diverse attendance from various Egyptian universities, both public and private, with representatives from the Spanish language departments at Cairo University, Helwan University, Zagazig University, Badr University, and Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology.

Diversity was also evident in the age, educational, and professional backgrounds of the attendees, including undergraduate students, faculty members, and teaching assistants. The workshop also welcomed several senior translators of the Spanish language from the General Authority for Information, the UAE Embassy in Mexico, and the Spanish Embassy in Cairo, as well as professionals in the tourism sector.

Participants expressed their appreciation for the efforts made in organizing this course, praising the rich educational content that contributed to enhancing their linguistic and translation skills. Attendees emphasized the importance of such events in developing their professional capabilities and opening new horizons in the job market.

At the conclusion of the course, Dr. Manar Abd El-Moez, the center's director, distributed certificates and expressed her deep appreciation for Dr. Saad Mohamed Saad's participation in the center's training activities. She also expressed pride in the high level of the participants and commended their efforts to enhance their skills. She reaffirmed the importance of such courses in strengthening translators' capabilities and meeting the growing demands of the market.