New Data: Gen Z Embraces AI for Social Media Spending

Dubai, UAE—April 3, 2025.Gen Z is fueling a social shopping explosion, with 39% now having purchased and 76% having discovered products on social media platforms, according to Salesforce’s latest Connected Shoppers Report

Why it matters: The future of retail hinges on capturing the market for Gen Z, a demographic group born between the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2010s that is expected to command up to $9 trillion in global spending power by 2034 – more than any other generation. Social media shopping — a fragmented landscape comprised of dozens or even hundreds of platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube — is a key battleground. Retailers need a deeply unified commerce platform that combines AI capabilities, a centralized data foundation, and seamless application interoperability to manage these increasingly complex shopping journeys.

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Final chance to Experience the Magic of Naruto at NARUTO THE GALLERY this weekend

Dubai, UAE – As NARUTO THE GALLERY prepares to close its doors this weekend, fans of the beloved anime are invited to immerse themselves one last time in the world of Naruto Uzumaki. From April 4th to April 6th, 2025, visitors will have their final opportunity to explore exclusive content crafted by renowned artists such as Nina Ai, Kohei Kadowaki, Kosuke Sugimoto, Kohta Morie, and Que at the Concourse Convention Center, Dubai Outlet Mall, Level 1.

This closing weekend is not only a celebration of Naruto’s journey but also features a vibrant array of activities including a Cosplay Catwalk, Quiz Night, Japanese calligraphy and origami workshops, a Trade Night for TCGs (trading cards), and a unique marketplace for Japanese-culture enthusiasts. The event promises to send off The Naruto Gallery with the excitement it deserves.

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SolarWinds Unveils Next-Generation Solutions to Tackle Modern IT Operational Resiliency Challenges

New capabilities integrate observability, incident response, service management, and AI automation capabilities designed to streamline IT and strengthen operational resilience

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 03, 2025 –SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI), a leading provider of simple, powerful, and secure observability and IT management solutions, has announced a major step forward in helping businesses achieve IT operational resilience. The latest enhancements across the SolarWinds portfolio integrate expanded capabilities across observability, incident response, service management, and AI-powered automation—empowering IT teams to navigate complex hybrid environments, accelerate issue resolution, and ensure business continuity in an increasingly complex hybrid IT landscape.

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Blockchain adoption expands across global industries

Exclusive article by : Anish Jain, Founder and CEO, W Chain, a leading hybrid blockchain network

Blockchain technology is evolving very fast, offering promising opportunities and important challenges that need to be overcome for broad adoption. The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most important blockchain trends. The intersection of AI and blockchain technology is transforming the industry by providing data integrity and efficiency in operations. This merging will grow really big, allowing open access to AI and preserving transparency and safety on blockchains. Smart contracts are getting more complex, including AI-based decision-making on the basis of external inputs, which should improve decision-making and automate complex transactions.

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Azizi Developments reaches 86% construction completion of Azizi Vista in Dubai Studio City

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 March 2025: Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that the construction of Azizi Vista in Dubai Studio City is now 86% complete. Located in one of Dubai’s most sought-after residential areas, the development is scheduled to be delivered in Q3 2025 and will feature studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments.

Progress continues steadily, with overall finishes at 85%. Structural work, blockwork, and internal plaster have all been finalized, while tiling has reached 96%. HVAC and MEP installations stand at 95% and 87%, respectively. Progress on external works, the swimming pool, elevators, and façade has reached 47%, 79%, 90%, and 89%. The current workforce on-site consists of 397 personnel to guarantee continued momentum. 

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