Structuring an Arabic resume for Gulf-region jobs

Section order, standard headings, and when to write in Arabic or English.

Start with contact details, then a professional summary, work experience, education and skills. Use clear headings such as "Work Experience", "Education" and "Skills".

If the employer works in English, write the resume in English, or keep two versions. For local roles, Arabic is appropriate, with common English job titles in brackets when helpful.

Use a standard font such as Arial or Tahoma, and avoid many colors and tables. The templates on this site follow these rules and can be downloaded.