Ajman, UAE

Translation of bank statements into Arabic before filing a case

Rajasree hello!

We want to file a case against X related to a bank issue in Ajman. We are submitting the relevant proof/documents like memorandum, emails...etc.

They will be translated into Arabic, legal translation. The case also involves bank statements that show that we paid as proof.

My question:

Do we need to do the legal translation of all 24 pages of bank statements in Arabic?

They are given by the bank in English and exported as PDF from the bank account (electronic) and has all the details, bank logo, etc...

Please clarify.

Shukran

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10 Oct 2018, 08:53

Dear Questioner,

Please note that any documentary evidence to be submitted before the court shall be translated into Arabic.

Arabic is accepted as the national and official language in the United Arab Emirates

10 Oct 2018, 09:05

Thanks, Rajasree,

But these are original statements - bank gives it in English only. Like any statement, it only has an amount and transaction entry.

We translating it means we're modifying the original evidence. It's like translating a passport. It should be 'as-is' right?

Please clarify.

10 Oct 2018, 09:08

Dear Questioner,

Even if it is a cheque, the same has to be translated when we submit before the court.

You cannot compare passports with bank statements.

10 Oct 2018, 09:18

Thanks for clarifying.

15 Oct 2018, 07:14

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