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Al Arabiya
2 days ago
- Business
- Al Arabiya
Saudi jobs outlook, talent reforms and AI hiring revolution
In this episode of The Riyal Deal, Tom Burges Watson looks at the new skill-based work permit system in Saudi Arabia and its impact for jobseekers as the Kingdom seeks to streamline the labor market and attract global talent. The recently released GCC Employment Index from Cooper Fitch shows the Kingdom gaining momentum in the recruitment space. The CEO of the firm that released the report discusses the factors behind the growth and the outperforming sectors. Another Gulf recruiter, Marc Ellis, has turned to artificial intelligence to modernize and save time in the hiring process. The Director tells Tom how it has helped and why it's the future of recruitment. And finally, the Esports World Cup in Riyadh is expected to bring together some 2,000 competitors from 84 countries and has a prize pool of $70 million. We examine the economic and social impact of the global esports event. Guests: Dr Trefor Murphy, Founder and CEO of Cooper Fitch Aws Ismail, Director at Marc Ellis
Zawya
08-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Marc Ellis launches MENA's first AI-powered smart recruitment voice agent
Dubai, UAE — Marc Ellis, a UAE-based recruitment and technology consulting company, has introduced the Middle East's first AI-powered Smart voice agent designed to support the hiring process. The new tool is already changing how companies and candidates connect. Built from years of R&D, Marc Ellis's AI recruiter blends the speed of automation with the distinction of human-like interaction calling and the qualification of candidates across industries with unmatched efficiency. Unlike traditional chatbots or standard call automation tools, this smart AI caller has been engineered to understand, probe, and assess talent with precision, giving recruiters more than just data, it delivers insight, results and opportunities. 'We didn't just want to build another AI tool. We wanted to solve one of the industry's most painful challenges: meaningful candidate engagement at scale,' said Aws Ismail, Director at Marc Ellis. 'With this launch, we've done just that- removing bottlenecks, collapsing hiring timelines, and elevating the candidate experience in ways never seen before in this market.' This innovation empowers Marc Ellis consultants to spend less time on administrative qualification and more time building real relationships — ultimately giving clients access to better-qualified, better-aligned talent faster than ever before. Candidates, in turn, are no longer left waiting in the infamous 'CV black hole' — instead, they are engaged, qualified, and guided through the hiring process with speed and clarity. The new system is multilingual and has already been integrated into Marc Ellis's recruitment processes working job roles across different sectors. Early results show the tool can reduce time-to-hire by up to 40%, making it easier for Marc Ellis clients to have the right talent faster. This launch reflects Marc Ellis's ongoing focus on using smart technology to improve recruitment, while keeping people at the center of the process. The company, which has offices in Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, and London, continues to invest in innovative tools that support both clients and candidates in an increasingly competitive job market. About Marc Ellis Marc Ellis is an award-winning recruitment and professional services firm operating across the UAE, KSA, Qatar, and the UK. Renowned for delivering elite talent solutions in technology, outsourcing, and executive search, the company is now leading the charge in recruitment technology innovation.
