Build a professional CV for jobs in Saudi Arabia in minutes, in English or Arabic. This free CV maker follows the format Saudi employers expect, offers an ATS-friendly layout for large companies, writes a matching cover letter, and saves as a PDF. No sign-up, and your details never leave your browser.
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What a Saudi CV Should Include
A CV for the Gulf is a little different from a European or American résumé. Recruiters in Saudi Arabia scan for practical details first, so put these near the top:
- Nationality and current location, including whether you are already in Saudi Arabia.
- Iqama status: say if your Iqama is transferable, because a local transfer is faster and cheaper for an employer than a new visa.
- Saudi driving licence, if you have one; it matters for sales, field and logistics roles.
- Notice period or availability to join, for example “available to join in 30 days”.
- Languages, with Arabic listed first if you speak it.
- Gulf experience, with the company, city and dates, because local experience is valued.
Photo or ATS Format?
Many Saudi employers, especially smaller companies, still expect a professional photo on the CV. Large employers and recruitment agencies often run CVs through an applicant tracking system (ATS), which reads plain layouts best. Choose the ATS format in the CV maker for online applications and big companies, and the standard format with a photo for direct applications and walk-ins.
English or Arabic CV?
English is the working language of most private-sector jobs in Saudi Arabia. An Arabic CV is worth having for government-linked roles, Saudi family businesses and customer-facing jobs. The CV maker switches the whole document, headings included, to Arabic and lays it out right to left.
Write a Cover Letter That Gets Read
Keep it to three short paragraphs: the role you want, two or three results you achieved, and when you can join. Mention your Iqama status and availability again; recruiters often read the letter on their phone. The CV maker drafts a cover letter in the same language and tone as your CV, which you can edit before saving.
Your Privacy
The CV maker runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type is sent to our servers; your draft is saved only on your own device so you can return to it, and your photo is not saved at all. Use a private browsing window on a shared computer.
Ready to apply? See our guides to finding a job in Saudi Arabia, jobs for women and part-time work, and check what the role should pay in our salary guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this CV maker free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up and has no watermark. You save your CV as a PDF from your browser’s print window.
Is my personal data stored on your servers?
No. Everything you type stays in your own browser and is saved only on your device so you can come back later. Your photo is not saved at all.
Should I put a photo on my CV for Saudi jobs?
Many employers in Saudi Arabia still expect a professional photo. For large companies that screen CVs with software, choose the ATS format, which leaves the photo out and uses a simple layout.
Do I need an Arabic CV in Saudi Arabia?
Not for most private-sector jobs, where English is standard. An Arabic version helps for government-linked roles, Saudi family businesses and customer-facing jobs where Arabic is required.