Arabic CV model
An Arabic CV template with right-to-left layout, a legible Arabic font and standard section headings. Download and edit it free, then export as PDF or Word.
Sections in the Arabic model
These are the sections you will fill in, in the exact order a recruiter will see them.
Personal details
- Full name
- Job title
- Phone
- City
- LinkedIn URL
Professional summary
- Professional summary
Work experience
- Role
- Company
- Period
- Achievements
Education
- Degree
- University / Institute
- Graduation year
Skills
- Technical skills
- Soft skills
Native Arabic template vs mirrored template
The difference shows in the details: bullet position, digit order in dates and bracket direction — the things a reader notices immediately.
| Criteria | PDF format | Word format |
|---|---|---|
| Bullet marks | At the start of the line (right) | At the end of the line (left) |
| Date order | Correct with Arabic numerals | Digits in the wrong position |
| Reading flow | Natural right to left | Confusing for an Arabic reader |
| ATS compatibility | Excellent | Acceptable |
| Suited to | All Arabic markets | Not recommended |
How to use the Arabic model
- 1Open the model and write your name and job title on the first line.
- 2Write a two-line summary opening with your professional nature and years of experience.
- 3Order experience newest to oldest, keeping section headings in standard Arabic.
- 4Add skills using the explicit tool names taken from the job ad.
- 5Export as PDF for employers in Saudi Arabia or the UAE, or as Word if an editable file is requested.
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Open the tool→Frequently asked questions about the Arabic model
Does the model handle right-to-left correctly?▼
Yes, the model is built in Arabic from the start rather than mirrored from a foreign template, so bullets appear at the beginning of the line and heading and spacing direction is correct, with none of the usual inversions.
Can I use this for an Arabic CV in France?▼
It is possible if the employer or agency asks for it, but the French version is preferable for applications in France. Export both from the same data — the model supports Arabic, French and English.
Should I include a photo?▼
In parts of the Gulf and North Africa a photo is expected; elsewhere it is ignored or discouraged. Practical rule: send a photo-free version for applications through an ATS, and keep the version with a photo for interviews.
Should I send the Arabic CV or the English one?▼
Send Arabic if the company is local and the job ad is written in Arabic. For a multinational or an English-language ad, send the English version. You can also prepare a bilingual version across two pages.
Can I translate the model into French?▼
Yes, the model supports Arabic, French and English. You can export three language versions from the same data while keeping an identical layout.
A model genuinely built in Arabic, right to left, with a clear Arabic font and controlled alignment. Arabic CVs commonly fail because a template designed in French is mirrored: headings scatter and bullets detach from their text. This model was built in Arabic from the start.
Why mirrored templates fail with Arabic CVs
When you mirror a template built for English, elements stay anchored on the wrong side: bullet marks (•) appear at the end of the line instead of the beginning, brackets and dots in dates reverse, and numbers display in an unexpected order. A recruiter notices within a second and forms an impression of carelessness before reading a single achievement.
Which Arabic font suits a CV?
Three safe options: Cairo for a modern feel, Tajawal for a more formal style, and Traditional Arabic for public-sector and academic roles. The right size is 11 to 12 points with 1.4 to 1.5 line spacing. Avoid decorative fonts such as Diwani and Ruqaa in the CV body — they reduce print legibility and unsettle machine reading.
Can you combine standard Arabic with everyday vocabulary?
Yes, and it is effective. Write section headings in standard Arabic as applicant tracking systems expect them (Experience, Skills, Education), and allow yourself everyday vocabulary inside the descriptive text. That keeps the structure machine-readable while the prose stays natural for a human reader.
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