Common English Mistakes in Press Releases by Arabic Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Al-Faisal Group announces the opening of itheirs new headquarters in the heart of the city. This strategic move aims to strengthen our presence in the region and provide better service to our clients. The grand opening ceremony willtake place on November 15th, and we invite all partners and stakeholders to join us in this celebration.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"This was already very well-written – I just made a few grammar changes :)"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Al-Faisal Group announces the opening of its new headquarters in the heart of the city. This strategic move aims to strengthen our presence in the region and provide better service to our clients. The grand opening ceremony will take place on November 15th, and we invite all partners and stakeholders to join us in this celebration.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The Al-Faisal Group announce the opening of their new headquarters in the heart of the city. This strategic move aim to strengthen our presence in the region and provide better service to our clients. The grand opening ceremony take place on November 15th, and we invite all partners and stakeholders to join us in this celebration.

Mistake Example #2

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

I am honored to inform you that ouresteemed company, Al-Riyadh Enterprises, is launching a groundbreaking product that will revolutionize the market. It is with great pleasure and utmost respectthat I announcethat the official release date, which is set tfobe onr the 15th of November. We are deeply grateful for your continued support and are sincerelylooking forward to welcoming you to our prestigiouslaunch event.

Text corrected by:
Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA

"I polished up the text so it would sound a little less formal."

I am honored to inform you that our company, Al-Riyadh Enterprises, is launching a groundbreaking product that will revolutionize the market. It is with great pleasure that I announce that the official release date is set for the 15th of November. We are deeply grateful for your continued support and are looking forward to welcoming you to our launch event.

I am honored to inform you that our esteemed company, Al-Riyadh Enterprises, is launching a groundbreaking product that will revolutionize the market. It is with great pleasure and utmost respect that I announce the official release date, which is set to be on the 15th of November. We are deeply grateful for your continued support and are sincerely looking forward to welcoming you to our prestigious launch event.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion between masculine and feminine pronouns

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – We are excited to announce the launch of our new product line, thand shet is expected to revolutionize the market. Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure that heit meets the highest standards of quality and innovation. We invite everyone to join us at the grand unveiling event, where sheit will be available for demonstration and purchase.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking for masculine vs. feminine pronoun use."

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – We are excited to announce the launch of our new product line that is expected to revolutionize the market. Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure that it meets the highest standards of quality and innovation. We invite everyone to join us at the grand unveiling event, where it will be available for demonstration and purchase.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – We are excited to announce the launch of our new product line, and she is expected to revolutionize the market. Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure that he meets the highest standards of quality and innovation. We invite everyone to join us at the grand unveiling event, where she will be available for demonstration and purchase.