🇦🇪 CV guide · Gulf (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar) · General guide: Gulf CV
IT and software developer CV for the Gulf
Banks, government digital programmes and start-ups in the Gulf hire IT specialists from abroad. Show your stack, sector experience and when you can start.
Licences and attestation
- No professional licence is needed for IT; your degree is usually attested for the work visa.
- State your visa status and current location – Gulf recruiters filter on them.
- Notice period matters: “Available immediately” or “Notice period: 30 days”.
- Certificates (AWS, Azure, CISSP, PMP) are valued by banks and government projects.
Words Gulf recruiters look for
Software EngineerFull-stackCloud (AWS / Azure)CybersecurityFintechDigital transformationAgile / ScrumDevOpsArabic / English UI
Example CV lines
As they would appear on a Gulf CV.
Built a payment microservice (Java, Spring Boot) processing 50,000 transactions a day
Migrated on-premise systems to Azure for a public-sector client
Led a team of 4 developers using Scrum
Common mistakes
- No visa status or location
- Generic tool list without sector or results
- Leaving out notice period
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Is Arabic needed?
Usually not. Arabic is a plus for government projects and Arabic interfaces.
Should I write my expected salary?
Not on the CV. Discuss salary and benefits when asked.
Other professions
Licensing rules differ between countries and emirates and change often. Check the official health or engineering authority before you apply.