Common English Mistakes in Annual Reports by Arabic Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Arabic speakers from Saudi Arabia when writing a Annual Report in English.

Mistake Example #1

Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns

In the past year, our company has achieved significant growth in hermarket share, andhe has expanded operations into new regions. TheOur team has worked diligently to meet herits targets, and hwe isare proud of theour accomplishmentswe have made together. Looking ahead, we are confident that our strategies will continue to drive success and help herus achieve our goals for the upcoming year.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I corrected the usage, gender, and quantity of some of the pronouns. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

In the past year, our company has achieved significant growth in market share and has expanded operations into new regions. Our team has worked diligently to meet its targets, and we are proud of our accomplishments. Looking ahead, we are confident that our strategies will continue to drive success and help us achieve our goals for the upcoming year.

In the past year, our company has achieved significant growth in her market share, and he has expanded operations into new regions. The team has worked diligently to meet her targets, and he is proud of the accomplishments we have made together. Looking ahead, we are confident that our strategies will continue to drive success and help her achieve our goals for the upcoming year.

Mistake Example #2

Overuse of formal expressions ('I am honored to inform you...')

Iam pleasedto ishare withgreat honor and utmost respect that I present to you the2023 annual report fofr ouresteemed company. fThanks to our team's dedication and hard work, the year 2023. I am deeply privileged to inform you that our dedicated teamhas beenachieved remarkable success, and it is my sincere pleasure to convey that—our profits have increased by 15%. I wam humblednt to sincexpress mly gthank ouratitude to all stakeholders for their uconwavertingued support and commitment to our shared vision.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to sound more native and natural."

I am pleased to share with you the 2023 annual report for our company. Thanks to our team's dedication and hard work, the year has been a remarkable success—our profits have increased by 15%. I want to sincerely thank our stakeholders for their continued support and commitment to our shared vision.

It is with great honor and utmost respect that I present to you the annual report of our esteemed company for the year 2023. I am deeply privileged to inform you that our dedicated team has achieved remarkable success, and it is my sincere pleasure to convey that our profits have increased by 15%. I am humbled to express my gratitude to all stakeholders for their unwavering support and commitment to our shared vision.

Mistake Example #3

Misuse of verb tense (e.g., 'He go to school' instead of 'He goes to school')

In the past year, our company achieved significant growth in the Saudi market. We expanded our operations and increased our workforce by 20%. This success reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation. Looking forward, we plan to introduce new products that meet the needs of our customers and continue to lead in the industry.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"Good work! I just made a few changes to correct the verb tense."

In the past year, our company achieved significant growth in the Saudi market. We expanded our operations and increased our workforce by 20%. This success reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation. Looking forward, we plan to introduce new products that meet the needs of our customers and continue to lead in the industry.

In the past year, our company achieve significant growth in the Saudi market. We expand our operations and increase our workforce by 20%. This success reflect our commitment to excellence and innovation. Looking forward, we plan to introduce new products that meet the needs of our customers and continue to lead in the industry.