Arabic translator and social media/web editor for the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, London since 2004. Work also undertaken for UK Ministry of Defence, UK Department of International Development, Home Office, UK Trade & Investment, Office of the Attorney General and many private sector companies and NGO's. 1991-2003 Press & Public Affairs Officer, British Embassy, Kuwait, providing media, translation and interpreting support to HM Ambassador and visiting Ministers. Awarded MBE in New Year Diplomatic Service and Overseas Honours List Jan. 2014 for services in promoting understanding between Britain and the Arab World through my translation