Build a CV that United Arab Emirates recruiters actually read

What United Arab Emirates recruiters expect

UAE CVs follow GCC convention: 2-3 pages, photo + DOB + nationality + marital status expected. MOHRE (Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation / mohre.gov.ae) regulates private-sector labour + work permits. Emiratisation quotas (NAFIS programme) apply across private sector with escalating targets. Arabic + English bilingual; English dominates Dubai-headquartered multinationals, finance (DIFC), tech, healthcare, education, real estate, logistics, hospitality, aviation. References conventional. Emirates ID NEVER on a public CV. Date format DD-MM-YYYY. Phone +971. AED for salary. Strong outbound corridor across GCC + UK / US / India / Pakistan / Philippines / Egypt / Lebanon (the UAE workforce is overwhelmingly expatriate).

Local job titles we know

• educationAssistant / Associate / Full Professor
• educationTeacher (KHDA / ADEK approved)
• educationTeacher (KHDA / ADEK approved)
• educationDirector of Academics / Education Director
• educationPrincipal / Head of School
• financeRisk Analyst / Risk Manager
• financeChartered Accountant / CPA / ACCA
• financeInvestment Banking Analyst / Associate / VP / Director

United Arab Emirates CV — frequently asked questions

What paper size does a United Arab Emirates CV use?

A4 is the standard paper size for CVs submitted to recruiters in United Arab Emirates. CVJinny renders every output at this size automatically.

What date format should I use on a United Arab Emirates CV?

DD-MM-YYYY is the convention recruiters in United Arab Emirates expect. CVJinny formats every date this way — never raw ISO timestamps.

What language should my United Arab Emirates CV be written in?

Common defaults are en, ar. CVJinny supports every locale and lets you draft in your strongest language while targeting United Arab Emirates recruiters.

Does CVJinny work for United Arab Emirates job applications?

Yes — CVJinny is built for United Arab Emirates (and 90+ other countries). Every output honours local recruiter expectations: format, phrasing, compliance, photo policy.