In this reflective episode of „Hugs, Handshakes, Habibi,“ Dominique shares his journey as an expat in Dubai. From the pros and cons of life abroad to the surprises that came with living in a new culture, he dives into what matched his expectations—and what didn’t. Whether you’re considering a move or just curious about expat […]
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In this inspiring episode of „Hugs, Handshakes, Habibi,“ Dominique explores the vibrant energy of Dubai as a catalyst for finding motivation and purpose. From personal ambitions to professional goals, he reflects on how the city’s unique environment fosters growth and self-discovery. Tune in to hear how dreams take shape in the desert, and learn how
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The AI landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the epicenter is DeepSeek—a $6M Chinese AI startup that has achieved what Silicon Valley deemed impossible. In doing so, it has wiped $2 trillion off the market capitalization of U.S. tech stocks, with NVIDIA alone losing over $500 billion. This is not just a story
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Generative AI (GenAI) tools, such as ChatGPT or other large language models (LLMs), are hailed as groundbreaking innovations for generating human-like responses to diverse prompts. They excel at mimicking natural language, summarizing information, and even assisting with creative tasks. However, their technical foundation raises significant concerns about their suitability as reliable tools for learning and
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are revolutionizing how we interact with information. They excel at producing natural, human-like responses, summarizing complex topics, and even offering creative insights. Yet, despite these capabilities, they fall short in one crucial area: literature research. Here’s why Generative AI (GenAI) tools aren’t designed to handle the rigorous demands of academic
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In this practical episode of „Hugs, Handshakes, Habibi,“ Dominique shares his experiences with navigating official processes in the UAE. From obtaining a driver’s license to applying for an Emirates ID, he offers insights, tips, and personal anecdotes to help make bureaucracy less daunting. Tune in to learn how to approach these essential tasks efficiently and
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In this energetic episode of „Hugs, Handshakes, Habibi,“ Dominique dives into the Dubai Fitness Challenge, a month-long initiative encouraging residents to commit to 30 minutes of exercise for 30 days. He shares his personal experiences, favorite activities, and insights into how this unique city-wide challenge brings people together to embrace health and fitness. Join him
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In this sweet episode of „Hugs, Handshakes, Habibi,“ Dominique explores the delightful world of desserts in the UAE, highlighting the region’s rich culinary heritage. From traditional treats like baklava to modern confections, he showcases the diverse flavors that tantalize the taste buds. The episode also dives into the trending „Dubai chocolate“ myth popularized on TikTok,
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Attending Gitex 2024 in Dubai felt like a step back into the golden days of CeBIT, Germany’s once world-renowned tech tradeshow. CeBIT was, for many years, the epicenter of technology and innovation, where businesses from all over the world came together to showcase cutting-edge technologies and close deals. I often reminisce about those times when
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In the evolving landscape of real-time data processing, Apache Flink has emerged as one of the leading stream processing frameworks, offering capabilities that go far beyond traditional data batch processing systems. As businesses increasingly rely on real-time data to drive decision-making, Flink has become an essential tool, enabling organizations to process vast amounts of data
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