Common English Mistakes in Business Reports by Arabic Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Arabic speakers from United Arab Emirates when writing a Business Report in English.

Mistake Example #1

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.

Text corrected by:
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.

Mistake Example #2

Misuse of articles ('I have car' instead of 'I have a car')

Ina recent quarterly report, we have observed anincrease in sales acrossthe region. This growth is attributed toa new marketing strategy implemented last quarter. However, there is concern regarding supply chain delays which could impact delivery times. We recommend that the team focuses on resolving these issues to maintain customer satisfaction.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"Remember to use articles in your sentences: for example, "In recent quarterly report, we have observed increase in sales across region." should be "In a recent quarterly report, we have observed an increase in sales across the region." and "This growth is attributed to new marketing strategy" should be "This growth is attributed to a new marketing strategy"."

In a recent quarterly report, we have observed an increase in sales across the region. This growth is attributed to a new marketing strategy implemented last quarter. However, there is concern regarding supply chain delays which could impact delivery times. We recommend that the team focuses on resolving these issues to maintain customer satisfaction.

In recent quarterly report, we have observed increase in sales across region. This growth is attributed to new marketing strategy implemented last quarter. However, there is concern regarding supply chain delays which could impact delivery times. We recommend that team focuses on resolving these issues to maintain customer satisfaction.