TL;DR
Send what the posting asks for: Arabic for government jobs, Jadarat, and local companies; English for international and multinational firms. Best of all, keep both versions in sync.
When do you send an Arabic CV?
Send the Arabic version for government jobs via the Jadarat platform, local companies, and Arabic-operating organizations. Many prefer or require Arabic, and a solid Arabic CV shows you fit the local environment.
When do you send an English CV?
Send the English version for international and multinational companies, tech roles, and organizations that screen CVs in English. Many use English-language screening systems, so an English CV is essential.
Do you need both versions?
Usually yes. The Gulf job market is bilingual, and having both versions ready and consistent means you're prepared for any posting without delay or rewriting. Send whichever a posting specifically asks for.
How do you prepare both versions quickly?
Write your CV once in Taqdeem, then create the other version with synced AI translation in one click. Both stay editable and consistent, so you send whichever fits each job.
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