Gulf-specific mechanics matter here: in Qatar the statutory notice for changing employers is one month for up to two years of service and two months beyond; in Saudi Arabia and the UAE your contract governs within labor-law limits. Buyouts (the new employer compensating your current one to release you early) exist informally at senior levels but promise nothing. On the CV, write it as a plain fact: "30-day notice period" or "Immediate joiner" if none. Recruiters plan around stated numbers and skip vague ones. Header details in the ATS guide.
Notice Period
A notice period is the contractually required time between resigning and leaving a job, typically 30 to 90 days in the Gulf. Recruiters filter candidates by it because it sets the earliest realistic start date, which is why Gulf CVs state it in the header alongside visa status.
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Adil Dahmani
Adil Dahmani is the founder of Yalliq, the AI career copilot for Arabic-speaking professionals across MENA.