Connect With Our On-Demand Arabic Interpreters

Professional Arabic interpreters available 24/7 by phone or by video to support your organization.

Why Arabic Interpretation Matters

Arabic is one of the fastest-growing language populations in the United States, spoken primarily by immigrants, refugees, and long-standing communities across the country. Boostlingo helps your organization understand everyone, provide access without anxiety, and run an efficient language access program that supports every interaction.

1.4 million Arabic Speakers

There are approximately 1.4 million Arabic speakers in the United States, with around 400 million speakers worldwide.

Compliance Requirements

According to Title VI, ACA, and CLAS standards, federally funded organizations must provide access to interpreting for Limited English-proficient (LEP) speakers.

Critical Language Status

According to the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), Arabic is a critical language in the United States, making it important for economic competitiveness, strategic interests, and national security.

On-Demand Arabic Interpreting

Boostlingo’s platform provides a quick and simple way to connect with Arabic language interpreters within seconds, regardless of your industry.

Select Arabic from the language menu in the Boostlingo app.
Choose your specialty: Medical, Legal, Community, or other industry domain.
Pick phone (OPI) or video (VRI) and get connected to a professional interpreter in seconds.

No delays. No manual routing.

Just reliable, on-demand Arabic interpreting for every workflow.

Why Boostlingo?

Connection Times

Connect to an Arabic interpreter in under 20 seconds, every time.

Interpreter Network

Access a global network of more than 700 Arabic interpreters.

Dialect Specialization

Work with an interpreter who specializes in different Arabic dialects.

Consistent Fill Rates

Maintain consistent access with an average fill rate of 92% across high-demand moments.

See How Arabic Interpreting Works for Your Organization

Learn how Boostlingo’s Arabic interpreting services support your staff, workflows, and Arabic-speaking communities.

Four Ways to Connect to Arabic Interpreters

Select the interpreting method that best supports your workflow, environment, and the Arabic-speaking communities you serve. Boostlingo offers blended pricing and a single platform to keep costs low and usage easy.

Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)

Connect with a video interpreter when facial cues matter. These are often essential for Arabic communities, where non-verbal communication plays a major role.

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Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI)

Connect with an Arabic interpreter over the phone. A solution for call centers, fast triage, scheduling, and high-volume environments.

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AI Interpreting

A scalable option for low-risk and low-complexity exchanges with the ability to quickly switch to a human interpreter when accuracy, nuance, and cultural sensitivity is required.

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Live Event Interpreting (RSI)

Work with an Arabic conference interpreter to bridge language gaps during multilingual events, conferences, community gatherings, and international business calls.

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Arabic Interpreter Qualifications

Arabic interpreters at Boostlingo meet strict standards to help you stay compliant and serve limited-English proficient (LEP) clients.

Minimum 3 years of experience
Documented proof of language proficiency
Completed ‘Boostlingo Badge’ for remote interpreting readiness
40-hour training for medical and legal qualified interpreters
Annual HIPAA and Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training
Expertise in different Arabic dialects

Learn more about our interpreter quality and qualifications.

The Arabic Dialects We Specialize In

Boostlingo’s interpreters specialize in the following Arabic dialects, allowing organizations to connect with different communities:

Understanding the Differences

Many people confuse Arabic, Dari, Pashto, and Farsi because these languages are historically connected and spoken across overlapping regions. In reality, they are distinct languages with different alphabets, grammar systems, and cultural contexts – and they require separate, professionally trained interpreters to ensure accuracy.

Arabic

Arabic is spoken across the Middle East and North Africa and includes major dialect groups such as Egyptian, Levantine, Gulf, Iraqi, and Maghrebi. It uses the Arabic script and is not mutually intelligible with Farsi, Dari, or Pashto.

Dari

One of the two official languages of Afghanistan, it is closely related to Farsi, with speakers often understanding each other. However, Dari uses a different vocabulary, pronunciation, and regional phrasing that require Dari-trained interpreters.

Pashto

Another official language of Afghanistan, Pashto is also primarily used in parts of Pakistan, and is not intelligible with Dari or Farsi, despite sharing some historical roots. Pashto uses the Pashto alphabet and has multiple dialects, including Northern, Southern, and Central Pashto.

Farsi

Farsi is the official language of Iran and is related to Dari, though they differ in pronunciation, loanwords, and daily usage. Farsi can often understand Dari speakers to some degree, but not Arabic or Pashto.

Support Arabic Speakers With Confidence

See how Boostlingo helps organizations deliver clear communication, meet language access requirements, and serve Arabic speakers effectively.

Why Other Interpreting Solutions Fall Short

Many Arabic-interpreting solutions promise support, but fall short when it matters most. Here’s how Boostlingo delivers where others don’t:

Boostlingo:

Industry Specialization

Work with professional Arabic interpreters who understand your industry and the terminology you use.

Arabic
Medical Interpreters

Support intake, informed consent, and telehealth in areas with large Arab-speaking populations, like California, Michigan, and New York.

Arabic
Legal Interpreters

Support civil litigation, court appearances, depositions, immigration cases, asylum interviews, and refugee processing.

Arabic
Community Interpreters

Provide public service support for immigration, refugee, and resettlement services, as well as housing and benefits.

Case Study

Learn how PCHC increased the speed of connecting to Arabic interpreters with Boostlingo On-Demand.

“We’re able to get an interpreter within seconds – it’s been really helpful for our workflow and the efficiencies of the clinic.”

Integrity Interpreting

“The thing that I LOVE love is that Boostlingo ii has remote capability.”

Rachel Matthews, Owner

Orthopedic Institute

“With Boostlingo, our Physicians hit their regulatory marks. They don’t have compliance knocking on the door and it gives them an opportunity to just treat their patients.”

Michelle R., Director of Compliance and Risk

Pro-Z.com

“The platform’s scalability is superb. Communication is seamless (both VRI and OPI) and updates keep coming out non-stop. The staff is super friendly!”

Enrique Manzo, Head of Interpreter Ops

Las Cruces Schools

“Knowing that there is now an interpretation service we can use and not have to fumble between piecing together what we can communicate has been wonderful.”

Ge Ann Kilgore, English Language Coordinator

Northern Nevada HOPES

“With Boostlingo, we’re able to connect with an interpreter for a majority of our languages in seconds. It’s just perfect from an operational perspective.”

Jerry Trigueros, VP of Patient Services

Looking for Arabic Translation?

Arabic interpreting and translation are not the same. Interpreting handles real-time spoken conversations. Translation focuses on written documents and materials.

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Arabic Interpreting FAQs

Do you support industries outside of healthcare and legal?

We provide services for other industries as well, including Arabic business interpreters for conferences and events, and communication with VIPs or escorts. Learn more about the industires we support here.

Am I legally required to provide an Arabic interpreter?

Yes. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, any organization that receives federal funding must provide meaningful language access for LEP individuals, including Arabic speakers. This requirement applies to hospitals, clinics, schools, courts, social service agencies, and government programs, to name a few.

Where is Arabic spoken?

Arabic is an official language in 22 countries and is partly spoken as a mother tongue across the Middle East and North Africa, including Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Morocco, Sudan, Yemen, and the United Arab Emirates. It is also widely spoken in communities throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia.

How many people speak arabic in the world?

Roughly 390 million people speak Arabic worldwide, making it one of the most spoken languages in the world.

Do I need an interpreter that specializes in specific Arabic dialects?

Despite Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) being the standardized form of Arabic used in formal writing and speech, there are other major spoken dialects, including Levantine, Egyptian, Gulf, Iraqi, and Maghrebi Arabic. Because these dialects can significantly differ in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar, interpreters should be trained and familiarized in adjusting to the speaker’s region and context.

Is there a federal exam for Arabic interpreters in the U.S.?

There is no single federal exam for all Arabic interpreters. However:

Medical interpreters can pursue CHI (Certified Healthcare Interpreter)-Arabic or CMI (Certified Medical Interpreter)-Arabic.
Court interpreters may be tested through state court interpreter programs or the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, depending on the jurisdiction. There are no federal court certifications for Arabic interpreters.
Federal courts currently offer certification only in a few languages; Arabic typically falls under “professionally qualified” or “language-skilled” categories requiring documented experience.
Certain U.S. states, such as California, offer official court interpreter certification exams for Arabic.

How do I become an Arabic interpreter?

To become an Arabic interpreter for Boostlingo, you need to possess strong bilingual fluency, relevant experience, and specialized training. For healthcare or legal environments, certain certifications are required, such as CHI, CMI, or court interpreter credentials.

Discover opportunities to become an Arabic interpreter on this page.

Is Arabic the same as Dari, Pashto, or Farsi?

No. Arabic is a Semitic language, while Dari, Pashto, and Farsi belong to the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family. Although they use related writing systems derived from the Arabic script, the languages are not mutually intelligible.

These languages have different grammar systems, vocabulary, and cultural communication norms. Knowing this, organizations should always use an interpreter specifically trained in the correct language, since interpreters have different specializations.

Which language should I select if I'm not sure if they are speaking Arabic, Dari, Pashto, or Farsi?

Country of origin can be a helpful starting point, but it is not definitive. For example, people from Iran most commonly speak Farsi. People from Afghanistan may speak Dari or Pashto, both of which are official languages, and some may speak other regional languages.

If the language is unclear, Boostlingo’s spoken language identification can help. Boostlingo’s AI-powered tools can detect the language being spoken at the start of a session and assist with routing to the appropriate interpreter. This helps reduce the risk of selecting the wrong language and ensures a connection to the correct language support as quickly as possible.

Does Boostlingo provide Arabic interpreting for languages other than English?

Yes. Boostlingo supports Arabic interpreting beyond English, depending on interpreter availability. Common language combinations include Arabic ↔ French, Arabic ↔ Spanish, Arabic ↔ Somali, Arabic ↔ Mandarin, and other language pairs used in multilingual communities, business settings, and international events.