Translation Errors in Localization of pharma-companies websites

Abstract

Website localization from English to Arabic entails linguistic, cultural, technical, and physical considerations. This current study aims to examine only the translation errors considerations when localizing English medical websites into Arabic. This study makes the argument that, in order to achieve a consistent and appropriate translation of medical words into Arabic, medical localization calls for a multidisciplinary approach comprising linguists, medical experts, and software engineers. Additionally, it emphasizes how crucial it is to grasp the linguistic aspects of the target language in order to properly comprehend medical terminology. The research emphasizes the importance of careful preparation, coordination, and stakeholder collaboration to successfully localize medical websites from English to Arabic. Examining the linguistic aspects proposed by Olvera Lobo & Castillo-Rodríguez (2019) will be the focus of the methods section of this study. This study finds many translation issues in all of the examined websites when localizing the preface pages from English into Arabic.