Common English Mistakes in Agreements by Arabic Speakers

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

Mistake Example #1

Overuse of passive voice

This agreement binds madebetweenothe parties, and it iswho agreed that the terms will beo followits ted by both siderms. The payment is to be received by the first partywill receive payment, andthe services are to be provided by the second partywill provide the services. AIf any disputes are to be resolved by arbitration, and the decision is to beaccepted by, both partieswill resolve them through arbitration and accept the final decision.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This was revised to remove instances of passive voice."

This agreement binds both parties, who agree to follow its terms. The first party will receive payment, and the second party will provide the services. If any disputes arise, both parties will resolve them through arbitration and accept the final decision.

This agreement is made between the parties, and it is agreed that the terms will be followed by both sides. The payment is to be received by the first party, and the services are to be provided by the second party. Any disputes are to be resolved by arbitration, and the decision is to be accepted by both parties.

Mistake Example #2

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

This Agreement is made between theCompany and Client forthe provision of services. TheClient agrees to pay thefee, as outlined in thecontract.The Company will deliver theservice withinthe timeframe specified inthe agreement. Both parties understandthe terms and conditions and agree to comply with theobligations stated in thisdocument.

Text corrected by:
Gregg, Los Angeles, CA

"This needed some tweaking to add missing articles ("the," "an," etc.)."

This Agreement is made between the Company and Client for the provision of services. The Client agrees to pay the fee, as outlined in the contract. The Company will deliver the service within the timeframe specified in the agreement. Both parties understand the terms and conditions and agree to comply with the obligations stated in this document.

This Agreement is made between Company and Client for provision of services. Client agrees to pay fee as outlined in contract. Company will deliver service within timeframe specified in agreement. Both parties understand terms and conditions and agree to comply with obligations stated in document.