OVI is the AI-native ATS where you chat to hire. Two AI agents — Sora for sourcing and Milo for screening — find candidates, score every CV, and run AI interviews, all controlled from a single chat.

What does "chat to hire" mean?

Chat to hire is OVI's AI-native hiring workflow: instead of clicking through a traditional ATS, you describe what you need in chat and OVI's AI agents source candidates, screen applicants, run AI interviews, and send outreach for you.

What is an AI-native ATS?

An AI-native ATS is an applicant tracking system built around AI agents rather than forms and pipelines. OVI's AI chat ATS lets recruiters source, screen, interview, and follow up through conversation — the agents do the work and surface only the candidates worth meeting.

Who are Sora and Milo?

Sora is OVI's AI sourcing agent — she scans LinkedIn, the open web, and your ATS history to find best-fit candidates and reach out in your name. Milo is OVI's AI screening agent — he scores every applicant against your rubric and surfaces a ranked shortlist.

How do OVI's AI interviews work?

OVI runs async AI interviews for every shortlisted candidate and returns scores, transcripts, and recordings — so your team only meets the people worth meeting.

AI’s Rapid Rise in the UAE and Saudi Arabia (2022–2025)

2025-09-15

AI Adoption at Breakneck Speed

The UAE and Saudi Arabia have witnessed one of the fastest AI adoption curves globally. In 2025, 80% of UAE professionals and 77% in Saudi Arabia use AI tools at work – second and third highest globally, respectively (Gulf News).

Organizational uptake mirrors this enthusiasm. 62% of GCC firms reported using at least one AI-powered application by 2023, surpassing North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific (Habtoor Research). Nearly half of all Gulf companies are generating real business value from AI today (BCG).

why it matters: These adoption rates indicate not experimentation but operational integration – AI is already driving decisions, reducing costs, and opening new value streams.

Generative AI’s Breakout Moment

Following the global launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, generative AI exploded across the Gulf. By 2024, nearly 75% of GCC organizations were using genAI in at least one business function (McKinsey). Uptake has been strongest in marketing, IT, and software development.

Saudi Arabia launched HUMAIN, a national generative AI initiative aiming to manage 7% of global AI workload. Meanwhile, the UAE formed MGX, a $100B AI fund backed by Mubadala and G42, drawing major investments from Microsoft and BlackRock.

why it matters: The Gulf is no longer just a buyer of AI tech – it's becoming a creator and financier of foundational AI infrastructure.

Economic Impact and Strategy

Metric	UAE	Saudi Arabia
Workplace AI adoption (2025)	80% (2nd globally)	77% (3rd globally)
Organizations using AI (2023)	~62% (GCC avg)	~62% (GCC avg)
AI contribution to GDP (2030)	$96B (~13.6%)	$135B (~12.4%)
National AI strategy	AI Strategy 2031 + MGX	SDAIA + Vision 2030
Number of AI specialists (2025 est.)	~5,000	~5,000

why it matters: AI is seen as a cornerstone of economic diversification away from oil, anchoring national visions like Saudi’s Vision 2030 and the UAE’s AI Strategy 2031.

Sectoral Transformation

AI is being deployed widely across sectors:

Energy: Aramco and ADNOC use AI for predictive maintenance and emissions control.
Finance: Banks deploy AI for fraud detection, chatbots, and algorithmic credit scoring.
Retail: E-commerce platforms use AI for personalization and logistics; malls deploy AI crowd management.
Healthcare: AI assists in diagnostics, robotic surgeries, and telemedicine.
Government: AI chatbots, translation tools, and smart city infrastructure are widespread.

why it matters: AI is not siloed – it's pervasive. This horizontal integration drives ecosystem-level productivity gains.

Infrastructure and Global Partnerships

Compute Power: UAE to import 500,000 Nvidia chips annually; Saudi Arabia acquired 3,000 H100 chips in 2023 (Reuters).
Cloud and AI Centers: AWS, Microsoft, Google, and Huawei have all launched AI hubs or cloud regions in the Gulf.
Talent Development: MBZUAI in Abu Dhabi is the world’s first AI-only university; Saudi has launched national semiconductor and AI training centers.

why it matters: Infrastructure – from silicon to cloud to skills – is the foundation for sustainable AI growth. The Gulf is building that stack rapidly.

Challenges Ahead

Talent shortage: Limited local AI talent may slow deployments.
Data governance: Fragmented and siloed data infrastructure impedes AI scaling.
Regulation: Ethical and legal frameworks remain early-stage.
Integration issues: Many firms struggle to move from pilot to production.

why it matters: To truly lead, UAE and Saudi must go beyond investment – toward execution, trust, and talent development.

Looking Ahead

The Gulf is positioning itself as a third global AI hub after the US and China. With AI woven into everything from logistics to law enforcement, these countries are not just adopting tech – they are redefining governance, society, and growth models around it.

why it matters: The rest of the world should pay attention. The Gulf’s AI story is a case study in how visionary policy, global partnerships, and societal buy-in can fast-track national digital transformation.