Build a CV that Qatar recruiters actually read

What Qatar recruiters expect

Qatari CVs follow GCC convention: 2-3 pages, photo + DOB + nationality + marital status expected. ADLSA (Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs / adlsa.gov.qa) handles work permits + recruitment licensing. Qatarisation policies apply to oil & gas + public-adjacent sector. Arabic + English bilingual; English dominates oil & gas, finance, education, healthcare, World Cup legacy projects, Qatar Airways. References conventional. QID (Qatar ID) NEVER on a public CV. Date format DD-MM-YYYY. Phone +974. QAR for salary. Strong corridor across GCC + UK / US / India / Philippines (large expatriate communities).

Local job titles we know

• financeFinancial Analyst / CFA Charterholder
• marketingMarketing Manager
• marketingDigital Marketing Manager
• opsProgram Manager
• opsHR Business Partner / Qatarisation Officer
• opsOperations Manager / Head of Operations
• opsProject Manager (PMP) / Project Director
• opsCustomer Success Manager

Trusted government sources we cite

• ADLSA — Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (English)— Ministry of Labour (ADLSA) — Qatar

Qatar CV — frequently asked questions

What paper size does a Qatar CV use?

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

What date format should I use on a Qatar CV?

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

What language should my Qatar CV be written in?

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

Does CVJinny work for Qatar job applications?

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