In this merry episode of „Hugs, Handshakes, Habibi,“ Dominique explores the vibrant celebrations of Christmas in the UAE. From enchanting Christmas markets to unexpected sights like Santa Claus cruising on a jet ski in shorts, experience the delightful fusion of traditional festivities against the backdrop of sun-soaked landscapes. Join in to discover the joyful and unconventional ways the UAE embraces the spirit of Christmas with its own distinct charm and flair.
Dominique Ronde is a Staff Solution Engineer, PhD candidate in Applied Artificial Intelligence, and author focused on AI, data streaming, Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and real-time system architecture. With more than 20 years of experience in IT, data platforms, and digital transformation, he helps organizations design reliable, scalable, and practical data systems. On Big Data Pilot, he writes about AI, machine learning, event streaming, software engineering, and the realities of building technology that actually works in production.