Translation Competition

The Inter-University Translation Competition is a unique competition as it is the only one of its type in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. Since its beginning in 2014, it attracts translation departments in Saudi Arabia, and last year it expanded to include other universities from the region. It aims to promote the competitive spirit among the participants and prepare them to the vibrant labor market. The competition symbolizes the national vision 2030 in its focus on the youth and their readiness to the future.

During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, the competition was held virtually and was the first of its kind worldwide. The online participation has encouraged participation form Gulf Region universities. The competition was the first online Translation Competition in the world; the name was changed to “7th Regional Translation Competition (Virtual)”. It accomplished a resounding success, which all PSU community is proud of. Nine universities form Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Region participated in the competition. In 2022, due to the increasing demand and lack of a similar translation competition for male students, the competition expanded to include both male and female undergraduate students in addition to the participation of gulf Region universities. The winners of the first three places were announced at the end of the day and were awarded financial prizes and plaques in addition to plaques of participation to all participating universities.

History

The Inter-University Translation Competition is a unique learning experience for students in KSA and the Gulf region. It is organized during the second semester of every academic year. The first round was held in April 2014, with the participation of the four universities with translation programs in Riyadh. In its second round in April 2015, the competition attracted eight universities across the Kingdom. The competition has been held once a year since that time until today. In 2021, in light of continuing the educational process despite the circumstances of the COVID 19 pandemic, the TAC organized the competition online, harnessed technology was used to preserve the safety of all participants. Holding the competition online encouraged the participation of many universities within the Kingdom and from the Gulf region as well.

Sponsorship

Riyadh Bank generously continued to sponsor and support the competition since its second round until this day.

1. Create a healthy context for competition among translation students across the Kingdom and the gulf region.
2. Strengthen collaboration among translation programs across the Kingdom and the gulf region.
3. Celebrate the significance of translation and recognize excellence among its students.

Participating Universities:

1. Prince Sultan University
2. King Saud University
3. Princess Nora University
4. Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
5. University of Jeddah
6. Yanbu University College
7. Taif University
8. Prince Sattam University
9. Royal Commission Of Jubail and Yanbu
10. United Arab Emirates University
11. University of Sharjah

Exhibitors:

1. Translation and Authoring Centre (Organizer)
2. Riyadh Bank (Sponsor)
3. King Saud University
4. Princess Nora University
5. United Arab Emirates University
6. Prince Sultan University - College of Humanities and Science
7. Traajim
8. Translator’s Virtual Academy
9. The Institute of Teaching Arabic Language to Non-Native Speakers
10. King Abdullah Institute for Translation and Arabization
11. Translation Centre - Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University

Consecutive Interpretation

Wining Universities:

• First place: Yanbu University College
• Second place: University of Jeddah
• Third place: King Saud University

Written Translation

Wining Universities:

• First place: Princess Nora University
• Second place: King Saud University
• Third place: University of Sharjah