Who is Moza Alkuwari?

     A proud Qatari girl, 23 years old, and a senior at Qatar University. My major is English Literature and my minor is Translation. I’ve always loved learning new languages besides Arabic, and the fact that it’s possible to learn an unlimited number of languages and speak them fluently has always fascinated me. Being brought up in an Arabic, Qatari culture has had a strong effect on me; I have grown to really love my culture and appreciate every unique thing about it. One of the unique points of Qatari culture is the language - we use a colloquial Arabic that is only used in Qatar. Our language is a big part of our culture, which is why I want to become a translator in the future. My ambition is to be able to introduce my language and culture to other people around the world while speaking their own languages.

     After graduation, I would love to continue studying new languages and perfecting them through courses. Shortly after that, I plan to find a job in the translation field.  As I mentioned, my love for learning about new cultures and introducing people to my own culture is my biggest motivator for becoming a professional multi-language translator. Jobs like interpreters are sought-after in Qatar, especially with the upcoming 2022 World Cup. Since many people from around the world will be coming to Qatar, translation jobs will  become more important and popular. I would love to see Qatar University giving more importance to the translation field, but they currently only have it available as a minor, not a major. Thus, in order to become a certified professional translator, I would have to go to other universities in Doha to do so. I am considering going for the Master of Arts in Translation at HBKU (Hamad Bin Khalifa University) in Doha, as well as taking foreign language classes at the TII Language Center in HBKU. Initially, I would like to start out by learning Spanish and French.

     Part of the Qatar 2030 vision is to "transform Qatar into an advanced society capable of achieving sustainable development". This is well-aligned with my ambition of helping to develop my country and serve my society. Through achieving my goals of becoming a professional translator, I would be able to help and serve my country in its upcoming future plans.