Trusted by dozens of leading institutions
WHY HAVANA
Why Middle Eastern Recruitment Requires New Approaches
Educational institutions targeting the Middle East face unique challenges: time zone differences, language barriers, and cultural nuances that traditional recruitment strategies fail to address. Havana's AI-powered student recruiter bridges these gaps by engaging prospects 24/7 in Arabic and other regional languages, understanding cultural contexts, and automatically qualifying leads—allowing your team to focus on building meaningful relationships.
Speak Their Language
Engage in Arabic and Regional Languages
Connect with Middle Eastern prospects in their native tongues. Havana's AI communicates fluently in Arabic and 20+ languages with natural accents, creating culturally resonant conversations that build trust and increase engagement.
24/7 Availability
Bridge the Middle East Time Zone Gap
Never miss an opportunity due to time differences. Respond instantly to inquiries from Cairo to Dubai, day or night, ensuring Middle Eastern prospects receive immediate attention when they're most engaged.
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Qualified leads
1280
40%
Qualified
Entry requirements met
Qualified
Entry requirements met
Not qualified
Entry requirements not met
Cultural Understanding
Pre-qualify Middle Eastern Prospects
Automatically assess academic qualifications, financial capacity, and program fit with cultural sensitivity. Ensure your team only speaks with high-potential Middle Eastern students who meet your specific enrollment criteria.
RESULTS FOR CUSTOMERS
Students engaged
Increase in conversion
TESTIMONIALS
Don’t just take our word for it
"The results have been pretty incredible. Usually our teams are skeptical of tech, but for Havana, different teams were fighting to be the first to get it."
Bryan Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer EMENA, Global University Systems
"Within 2 months, we got conversions. The AI got students who had abandoned their applications to start talking again. It ended up converting leads we had given up on."
Pia Horner, Assoc Director & Head of Student Recruitment, University of Europe for Applied Sciences
"We sometimes receive 1000s of leads from student fairs. It's hard for us to follow-up with all of them quickly, but Havana's AI increases our speed-to-lead dramatically, boosting conversion rates."
Director of Student Recruitment, Top-50 Business School
Frequently asked questions
How does Havana help with Middle Eastern student recruitment specifically?
Havana addresses key Middle Eastern recruitment challenges through multilingual capabilities (including Arabic), 24/7 availability that overcomes time zone differences between Western institutions and Middle Eastern countries, and culturally-aware communication styles. The AI assistant engages prospective students instantly, qualifies them based on your specific criteria, and seamlessly schedules appointments with human advisors—all while respecting cultural nuances important in the region.
What languages does Havana support for Middle Eastern recruitment?
How does Havana integrate with our existing admissions systems?
Can Havana re-engage dormant leads from previous Middle East campaigns?
How does Havana handle cultural sensitivities in Middle Eastern recruitment?
