How to write a Gulf CV with photo
Gulf employers expect a professional CV with a photo plus a few personal details Western CVs omit. Getting the format right signals you understand the market.
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✓ What to include
- ✓A professional headshot
- ✓Nationality
- ✓Visa / residency status
- ✓Date of birth (commonly expected)
- ✓A clear, designed layout
- ✓Languages spoken
✕ What to leave off
- ✕A bare US-style one-pager with no photo
- ✕Hiding your visa status (recruiters ask first)
- ✕Over-long, dense text — keep it scannable
BreezeCV builds it for you
One tap switches BreezeCV to the Gulf format — photo, nationality, visa status and marital status appear in the right place, and the AI writes it all for you. Available in Arabic and English.