This page focuses on errors typically made by native Arabic speakers from United Arab Emirates when writing in English.
| Category: | Business Writing Professional writing used for communication in business environments. |
| Common Users: | Professionals, Executives, Entrepreneurs. |
Business Writing / Annual Report
Overuse of passive voice
In the year 2022,the company recorded significant achievements. wereIt relauncordhed bythe company. The new product line was launchedsuccessfully, and observed a 20% increase in saleswas observed. The customer satisfaction rate wasimproved, and the company received several awardswere received by the company for excellence in service. The company met itsstrategic goals were met,and anchieved a strong financial performancewas achieved, whichwas appreciated by the stakeholdersappreciated.
Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA
"This needed some tweaking to remove passive voice."
In the year 2022, the company recorded significant achievements. It launched the new product line successfully, and observed a 20% increase in sales. The customer satisfaction rate improved, and the company received several awards for excellence in service. The company met its strategic goals and achieved a strong financial performance, which the stakeholders appreciated.
In the year 2022, significant achievements were recorded by the company. The new product line was launched successfully, and a 20% increase in sales was observed. The customer satisfaction rate was improved, and several awards were received by the company for excellence in service. The strategic goals were met, and a strong financial performance was achieved, which was appreciated by the stakeholders.
Business Writing / Bio Pages
Overuse of passive voice
My name is Ahmed Al Mansoori, and I am a marketing specialist with over ten years of experience. AI obtained a degree in Bbusiness Aadministrationwas obtained from the University of Dubai, and have managed numerous successful campaignswere managed for leading companies in the region. My skills in strategic planning and digital marketing have been recognized by industry leaders, and I have receivedseveral awardswere received for innovative approaches in advertising.
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Vince, United States
"Just a few minor tweaks to reduce the use of passive voice :) Nice work! "
My name is Ahmed Al Mansoori, and I am a marketing specialist with over ten years of experience. I obtained a degree in business administration from the University of Dubai and have managed numerous successful campaigns for leading companies in the region. My skills in strategic planning and digital marketing have been recognized by industry leaders, and I have received several awards for innovative approaches in advertising.
My name is Ahmed Al Mansoori, and I am a marketing specialist with over ten years of experience. A degree in Business Administration was obtained from the University of Dubai, and numerous successful campaigns were managed for leading companies in the region. My skills in strategic planning and digital marketing have been recognized by industry leaders, and several awards were received for innovative approaches in advertising.
Business Writing / Business Email
Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')
Subject: Request for Meeting Dear Mr. Ahmed, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to discuss aproposal fora new marketing strategy. We have prepareda draft and would like to present it to you. Could we schedule ameetingnext week to go over detailsnext week? Please let me know your availabileitimesy. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Vince, United States
"This was very good! Just a few small changes were needed to make the text more consistent."
Subject: Request for Meeting Dear Mr. Ahmed, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to discuss a proposal for a new marketing strategy. We have prepared a draft and would like to present it to you. Could we schedule a meeting to go over details next week? Please let me know your availability. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Subject: Request for Meeting Dear Mr. Ahmed, I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to discuss proposal for new marketing strategy. We have prepared draft and would like to present it to you. Could we schedule meeting next week to go over details? Please let me know your available times. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Business Writing / Business Plan
Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')
Our business plan aims to introduce innovative technology solutions to themarket inthe United Arab Emirates. We have identified agap inthe industry for efficient and cost-effective software that can help companies streamline operations. Our team is committed to delivering aproduct that meetsthe needs of local businesses and enhances their productivity.
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Vince, United States
"Just a few small changes were needed to give the nouns articles. Nice job! "
Our business plan aims to introduce innovative technology solutions to the market in the United Arab Emirates. We have identified a gap in the industry for efficient and cost-effective software that can help companies streamline operations. Our team is committed to delivering a product that meets the needs of local businesses and enhances their productivity.
Our business plan aims to introduce innovative technology solutions to market in United Arab Emirates. We have identified gap in industry for efficient and cost-effective software that can help companies streamline operations. Our team is committed to delivering product that meets needs of local businesses and enhances their productivity.
Business Writing / Business Report
Overuse of passive voice
The team prepared the quarterly sales reportwas prepared by the team, andit was decided by the managementdecided that the targets were not met. It was suggested by tThe marketing departmentsuggested that a new strategy should be implemented to increase thesales. They also reviewed the feedback from the clients was also reviewed,andit was concluded that improvements in customer service are needed.
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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA
"Good work overall! I just made some changes from the passive voice to the active voice to improve the flow of the text."
The team prepared the quarterly sales report, and the management decided that the targets were not met. The marketing department suggested that a new strategy should be implemented to increase sales. They also reviewed the feedback from the clients and concluded that improvements in customer service are needed.
The quarterly sales report was prepared by the team, and it was decided by the management that the targets were not met. It was suggested by the marketing department that a new strategy should be implemented to increase the sales. The feedback from the clients was also reviewed, and it was concluded that improvements in customer service are needed.
Business Writing / Investor Pitch
Overuse of passive voice
OuWe are developing an innovative tech solutionis being developed to revolutionize the retail industry. TWe are designing the unique features of our productare being designed to enhance customer experience and increase sales efficiency. A significant investment is being sought to expand our operations and bring this groundbreaking technology to the market.
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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA
"I changed some of the passive voice constructions to the active voice to improve the flow of the text. Nice work!"
We are developing an innovative tech solution to revolutionize the retail industry. We are designing the unique features of our product to enhance customer experience and increase sales efficiency. A significant investment is being sought to expand our operations and bring this groundbreaking technology to the market.
Our innovative tech solution is being developed to revolutionize the retail industry. The unique features of our product are being designed to enhance customer experience and increase sales efficiency. A significant investment is being sought to expand our operations and bring this groundbreaking technology to the market.
Business Writing / Letter of Intent
Overuse of passive voice
To whom it may concern, I would liketiso expressed my strong interest in the position of Marketing Manager at your esteemed company. It is believed that my skills and experiences will greatly contribute to the success of your team. It is hoped that an opportunity for an interview will be provided to discuss how my background aligns with your needs.
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Miss E., Cyprus, Europe
"I made some changes to tone down on the use of passive voice. For example, "t is expressed my strong interest" should be "I would like to express my strong interest" and "It is believed that my skills and experiences" should be "I believe that my skills and experiences"."
To whom it may concern, I would like to express my strong interest in the position of Marketing Manager at your esteemed company. I believe that my skills and experiences will greatly contribute to the success of your team. I hope that an opportunity for an interview will be provided to discuss how my background aligns with your needs.
To whom it may concern, it is expressed my strong interest in the position of Marketing Manager at your esteemed company. It is believed that my skills and experiences will greatly contribute to the success of your team. It is hoped that an opportunity for an interview will be provided to discuss how my background aligns with your needs.
Business Writing / Meeting Minutes
Overuse of passive voice
MA meeting was heldat 10 AM on October 15th, 2023,at 10 AM in the main conference room. The project updates were discussed, and the team presented thenew marketing strategy. was presented by tTheteam. It wasy decided thatthe next steps will be taken by the marketing departmentwill take the next steps, and the budget approval was awaited. The meetingwas concluded at 11:30 AM, and the next meeting is scheduled for November 1st, 2023.
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Vince, United States
"This was very good! Just a few small changes were needed to make the writing more consistent and active."
A meeting was held at 10 AM on October 15th, 2023, in the main conference room. The project updates were discussed, and the team presented the new marketing strategy. They decided that the marketing department will take the next steps, and the budget approval was awaited. The meeting concluded at 11:30 AM, and the next meeting is scheduled for November 1st, 2023.
Meeting was held on October 15th, 2023, at 10 AM in the main conference room. The project updates were discussed, and the new marketing strategy was presented by the team. It was decided that the next steps will be taken by the marketing department, and the budget approval was awaited. The meeting was concluded at 11:30 AM, and the next meeting is scheduled for November 1st, 2023.
Business Writing / Memos
Overuse of passive voice
To: All Staff It has bWeen decided that the meeting will be held on Thursday at 10 AM. The agenda has been prepared and will be shared with everyone by the end of the day. It isWe requested that all team members arbe present, and please submitany questionsshould be submitted in advance. Your cooperation is appreciated, and further updates will be provided as necessary.
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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA
"Nice work! I changed some (not all) of the passive voice constructions to the active voice. "
To: All Staff We decided that the meeting will be held on Thursday at 10 AM. The agenda has been prepared and will be shared with everyone by the end of the day. We request that all team members be present, and please submit any questions in advance. Your cooperation is appreciated, and further updates will be provided as necessary.
To: All Staff It has been decided that the meeting will be held on Thursday at 10 AM. The agenda has been prepared and will be shared with everyone by the end of the day. It is requested that all team members are present, and any questions should be submitted in advance. Your cooperation is appreciated, and further updates will be provided as necessary.
Business Writing / Press Release
Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')
For Immediate Release: We are pleased to announce theopening ofa new branch in Dubai. This expansion is part of our commitment to provideing our best services to our valued customers in theregion. We invite you to join us for our grand opening ceremony on 15th November at 10 AM.
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Jennifer, Detroit, Michigan USA
"Good work! I added a few articles and made a couple of other small changes."
For Immediate Release: We are pleased to announce the opening of a new branch in Dubai. This expansion is part of our commitment to providing our best services to our valued customers in the region. We invite you to join us for our grand opening ceremony on 15th November at 10 AM.
For Immediate Release: We are pleased to announce opening of new branch in Dubai. This expansion is part of our commitment to provide best services to our valued customers in region. We invite you to join us for grand opening ceremony on 15th November at 10 AM.
Business Writing / Proposal
Overuse of passive voice
AHere is a proposal for the new marketing strategyis being submitted, for your consideration. It isWe believed that the implementation of social media campaigns will significantlyincrease brand awareness. Also, we suggest reviewingnificantly. The budget allocationis being suggested to be reviewed to ensure optimal resource utilization.
Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA
"This needed some tweaking to reduce the use of passive voice."
Here is a proposal for the new marketing strategy, for your consideration. We believe the implementation of social media campaigns will significantly increase brand awareness. Also, we suggest reviewing the budget allocation to ensure optimal resource utilization.
A proposal for the new marketing strategy is being submitted for your consideration. It is believed that the implementation of social media campaigns will increase brand awareness significantly. The budget allocation is being suggested to be reviewed to ensure optimal resource utilization.
Business Writing / White Paper
Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')
In recent years,the United Arab Emirates has seen significant growth inthe renewable energy sector. This white paper aims to explore the benefits of investing in solar power projects. By adopting sustainable practices, we can reduceour dependency on fossil fuels and contribute to global efforts against climate change. It is essential for thegovernment and private companies to collaborate ionthe development of infrastructure to support these initiatives.
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Vince, United States
"Great job! Very few changes were needed overall."
In recent years, the United Arab Emirates has seen significant growth in the renewable energy sector. This white paper aims to explore the benefits of investing in solar power projects. By adopting sustainable practices, we can reduce our dependency on fossil fuels and contribute to global efforts against climate change. It is essential for the government and private companies to collaborate on the development of infrastructure to support these initiatives.
In recent years, United Arab Emirates has seen significant growth in renewable energy sector. This white paper aims to explore benefits of investing in solar power projects. By adopting sustainable practices, we can reduce dependency on fossil fuels and contribute to global efforts against climate change. It is essential for government and private companies to collaborate in development of infrastructure to support these initiatives.