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.

The GCC Talent Engineering Stack: Which AI Hiring Tools Are Winning Vision 2030 Mandates in 2026

By Tim Kreling, Co-Founder, OVI

Published 2026-07-04

Sources: Gulf News (2026), Saudi Arabia National AI Strategy / Vision 2030, Arytech (2026), Disprz (2026), ZenHR (2026), Evalufy (2026), PitchNHire (2026)

What is Saudization, and why does it affect HR software selection?

Saudization (Nitaqat) requires private-sector employers to maintain minimum ratios of Saudi nationals. Some sectors target up to 80% national representation. HR software must track these ratios at the requisition level to avoid financial penalties.

How does UAE PDPL affect HR software?

The UAE PDPL regulates how employers collect, process, and store candidate data. HR platforms must provide data residency controls, consent management, and audit trails. Enforcement is accelerating.

What is a GCC-native ATS?

A GCC-native ATS handles Arabic-language workflows, nationalization quota compliance, and regional data protection requirements as core features rather than configuration layers. Examples: OVI and Qureos Iris.

Are AI audio screening tools compliant in the UAE?

Audio-only tools (transcript analysis, no voice biometrics) with human-in-the-loop architecture align well with current UAE PDPL requirements. Always verify vendor posture against the latest PDPL guidance.

How much do AI hiring tools cost for GCC employers?

OVI starts at $99/month. Enterprise platforms (Workday, SAP) use custom pricing. Factor in compliance configuration and integration overhead — areas where GCC-native tools have lower implementation burden.