Professional Somali, Arabic & English Interpreter in Malta
I'm Youssif Abdulfattah Kabayare, a professional Somali, Arabic and English interpreter and cultural mediator based in Malta. I provide interpreting services for hospitals, courts, police, immigration services, NGOs, refugee organisations, medical appointments and legal proceedings across Malta.
Languages offered: Somali, Arabic and English
Services
Interpreting and translation services in Malta.
Consecutive interpreting, cultural mediation and document support between Somali, Arabic and English — in person anywhere in Malta or remotely by phone and video.
Somali Interpreter in Malta
Professional Somali interpreter in Malta for hospitals, courts, police, immigration and NGOs. Somali to English interpreting and cultural mediation across Malta.
Read more →Arabic Interpreter in Malta
Professional Arabic interpreter in Malta for hospitals, courts, police, immigration and NGOs. Arabic to English interpreting and cultural mediation across Malta.
Read more →English Interpreter in Malta
English interpreter in Malta working from Somali and Arabic into clear professional English for hospitals, courts, police, immigration and NGOs.
Read more →Medical Interpreter in Malta
Medical interpreter in Malta for hospitals, clinics and mental health services. Somali, Arabic and English interpreting for consultations, maternity, surgery and discharge.
Read more →Court Interpreter in Malta
Court interpreter in Malta for hearings, tribunals, lawyer consultations and legal appointments in Somali, Arabic and English. Impartial, confidential and accurate.
Read more →Police Interpreter in Malta
Police interpreter in Malta for interviews, statements, custody and detention settings in Somali, Arabic and English. Impartial, accurate and available at short notice.
Read more →Immigration Interpreter in Malta
Immigration interpreter in Malta for asylum interviews, residence appointments, appeals and status applications in Somali, Arabic and English.
Read more →Refugee Interpreter in Malta
Refugee interpreter in Malta working with NGOs, JRS, AWAS and UNHCR partners. Somali, Arabic and English interpreting for intake, casework and resettlement support.
Read more →Cultural Mediator in Malta
Cultural mediator in Malta bridging Somali, Arabic and Maltese-English contexts for hospitals, courts, police, immigration services and NGOs.
Read more →Professional experience
Trusted in the rooms where language decides the outcome.
Based in Malta, I have interpreted for hospitals, courts, police, immigration services, NGOs and refugee organisations, and worked alongside JRS, AWAS and UNHCR partners. Every assignment is handled with strict confidentiality, complete impartiality and careful preparation. I do not advise, advocate or speak on anyone's behalf — I make the language invisible so professionals can do their work and the people in front of them keep their dignity.
Hospitals & medical appointments
Consultations, admissions, maternity care, mental health sessions and discharge instructions at Mater Dei, health centres and clinics.
Courts & legal consultations
Hearings, tribunal appeals, lawyer–client meetings and statement taking, interpreted faithfully and on the record.
Police & detention services
Interviews, statements and custody procedures for suspects, witnesses and victims, always impartially.
Immigration & protection
Asylum interviews, appeals, residence and registration appointments, and status documentation.
NGOs & refugee services
Intake, case management and resettlement support with JRS, AWAS and UNHCR partners across Malta.
Cultural mediation
Bridging norms, expectations and unspoken meaning so professionals and clients truly understand each other.
About
Youssif
I'm Youssif Abdulfattah Kabayare, a Somali interpreter and Arabic interpreter in Malta. I've spent years working alongside refugees, doctors, social workers, lawyers, and judges — carrying meaning across Somali, Arabic, and English. It is careful, human work.
A good interpreter doesn't just translate words. They read the room, protect the dignity of the speaker, and give the professional what they need to do their job well. That is what I offer.
- Impartial & confidential
- In-person or remote
- Trauma-informed practice
- Same-day availability
FAQ
Booking an interpreter in Malta
How do I book an interpreter in Malta?
Send me a WhatsApp message or an email with the setting (hospital, court, police station, NGO or other), the language required, the date and time, the expected duration and the location in Malta. I confirm availability quickly and most requests are answered the same day.
Do you provide Somali interpretation?
Yes. Somali is one of my working languages. I interpret Somali to English and English to Somali in medical, legal, police, immigration and NGO settings across Malta.
Do you provide Arabic interpretation?
Yes. I interpret Arabic to English and English to Arabic and adapt to the speaker's dialect, including Libyan, Sudanese, Egyptian and Levantine varieties, as well as Modern Standard Arabic for formal proceedings.
Can you attend hospital appointments?
Yes. I attend Mater Dei Hospital, health centres, clinics and mental health services for consultations, admissions, maternity care, surgery briefings, therapy sessions and discharge instructions.
Can you attend court hearings?
Yes. I interpret at court hearings, tribunal appeals and lawyer–client consultations, working impartially and disclosing any conflict of interest before proceedings begin.
Can you interpret for police interviews?
Yes. I interpret for police interviews, statements, custody procedures and detention settings, for suspects, witnesses and victims alike, always neutrally.
Do you travel across Malta?
Yes. I travel across Malta and to Gozo when an assignment requires it, and I also work remotely by phone and video when in-person attendance is not necessary.
Get in touch
Need an interpreter in Malta? Let's talk.
Tell me the setting, language pair, and date — hospital, court, police station or NGO appointment anywhere in Malta. I'll confirm availability quickly, and most requests are answered the same day.
