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.

August 2025 GCC AI Roundup: Saudi and UAE Push Forward with Education, Infrastructure, and Sovereign AI

2025-08-25

Saudi Arabia Implements AI Curriculum for 6 Million Students

Saudi Arabia has rolled out a comprehensive AI curriculum across all public schools, impacting over six million students in the 2025–2026 academic year. Developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, the National Curriculum Center, and SDAIA, the program integrates AI and data literacy into the national education framework.

Read the full story – Saudi Gazette

Why it matters: This initiative lays the foundation for a digitally fluent workforce, aligned with Vision 2030's ambition to transform Saudi Arabia into a knowledge-based economy.

HUMAIN to Launch “Allam” – the First Arabic AI Foundation Model

Saudi Arabia’s national AI company, HUMAIN (backed by the Public Investment Fund), is set to launch Allam, a 34-billion parameter foundation model trained on Arabic language data. Built by a 40-person team of PhDs, Allam supports both classical Arabic and regional dialects and will debut via the HUMAIN Chat app.

WAYA coverage | MENA Magazine

Why it matters: This marks the world’s first homegrown generative AI model and addresses the severe underrepresentation of Arabic in global AI systems, advancing regional AI sovereignty.

Saudi PIF Embeds AI into $900B Fund Operations

The Public Investment Fund (PIF), Saudi Arabia’s $900+ billion sovereign wealth fund, announced that AI and automation are now embedded across every layer of its operations. Key initiatives include a proprietary valuation platform and an internal large language model for portfolio optimization.

Reuters report

Why it matters: As one of the world’s largest sovereign funds adopts AI at scale, this sets a precedent for tech-driven financial governance and deepens Saudi’s pivot from petrostate to algorithmic powerhouse.

Dubai RTA Launches AI Traffic Platform: “Data Drive – Clear Guide”

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) unveiled a smart platform that uses AI to monitor and manage traffic congestion in real-time. Drawing from five years of historical data and current road conditions, the system provides predictive alerts and before-after analysis of infrastructure changes.

Arabian Business coverage

Why it matters: This platform underscores Dubai's smart city ambitions, using AI to boost urban mobility and sustainability amid rising population density.

Dubai Opens Second Cycle of Government AI Accelerator

The Dubai Future Foundation launched the second round of its AI Accelerator for public sector transformation. The eight-week program connects global startups with over 20 government entities to co-develop AI solutions in public service delivery.

Entrepreneur Middle East

Why it matters: Dubai continues to lead in public sector GovTech by embedding AI into citizen services through structured, high-impact innovation pipelines.

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 Adds 13 New AI Startups

Hub71 welcomed 13 new AI-focused startups in H1 2025, pushing its total AI portfolio to 53. The new entrants span fintech, biotech, and logistics, drawn by Abu Dhabi’s tech infrastructure and capital access.

Khaleej Times coverage

Why it matters: Hub71’s expansion reflects Abu Dhabi’s intent to be a global AI innovation hub, diversifying the UAE economy and deepening talent ecosystems.

UAE AI Camp Trains 34,000+ Future Innovators

The seventh edition of the UAE’s national AI Camp concluded in August 2025 after engaging over 70 workshops and hackathons across a wide range of AI domains. Organized by the National Programme for AI, the initiative has now trained more than 34,000 participants since inception.