# Why we built Tabbio

Tabbio is a Gulf career platform, founded by Ahmed AlDhraif in the UAE. One goal: retire the PDF CV.

Source: https://www.tabbio.com/en/about

## The PDF CV is dead.

A static PDF is not enough to represent your skills. Our mission: help professionals show what they can do, find the right fit, and build trust with a verified digital profile.

- Built specifically for the Gulf market
- Career tools for every stage of your growth
- Official verification to build trust with employers

## For job seekers

Create a free SmartCV, calculate your expected salary, and prepare for interviews with AI tools.

## Ahmed AlDhraif: Founder & CEO · UAE national

Ahmed AlDhraif founded Tabbio in the UAE with one conviction: Gulf professionals deserve a CV that shows their real skills, not a static PDF.

A CIPD-certified HR practitioner with an MBA, Ahmed has reviewed more than 1,000 CVs and run 200 interviews, at organisations from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to Silal. He built Tabbio to give that experience back to every jobseeker, and today over 18,000 people use it to build and share their professional profiles.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who founded Tabbio?

Tabbio was founded by Ahmed AlDhraif, an HR professional based in the UAE with extensive experience in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and HR technology across the Gulf.

### Is Tabbio free?

Yes. SmartCV profiles, career tools, job posting, and hiring pages are all free for both professionals and employers. Premium enterprise features are planned but core functionality will always remain free.

### Where is Tabbio based?

Tabbio is based in the United Arab Emirates and serves all 6 Gulf countries: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.

### How does Tabbio make money?

Tabbio plans to offer premium features for enterprise employers and advanced tools. Core functionality will always be free: SmartCV, job posting, career tools, and basic employer features.