Hotels & Hosppitality

Career Insights for Women in Hospitality

By Julianne Holt-Kailihiwa, CEO of Sumo International Inc. LLC

The hospitality industry offers a vibrant and dynamic career path for women. However, navigating this path can come with unique challenges. At Sumo Sushi & Bento, we are dedicated to empowering women and providing them with the tools and opportunities needed for career advancement. Here, I share some personal insights and advice for women pursuing careers in hospitality, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and networking.

Embrace a Culture of Continuous Learning

In the fast-paced world of hospitality, continuous learning is crucial. The industry is always evolving, with new trends, technologies, and customer preferences emerging regularly. To stay ahead, it’s important to embrace a mindset of lifelong learning. Seek out training programs, workshops, and certifications that can enhance your skills and keep you updated on industry developments.

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Technologies

Gartner Predicts 30% of Generative AI Projects Will Be Abandoned After Proof of Concept By End of 2025

 With GenAI, There Is No One-Size-Fits-All, and Costs Aren’t as Predictable as Other Technologies

DUBAI, UAE, July 29, 2024 – At least 30% of generative AI (GenAI) projects will be abandoned after proof of concept by the end of 2025, due to poor data quality, inadequate risk controls, escalating costs or unclear business value, according to Gartner, Inc.

Rita Sallam, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner said, “After last year’s hype, executives are impatient to see returns on GenAI investments, yet organizations are struggling to prove and realize value. As the scope of initiatives widen, the financial burden of developing and deploying GenAI models is increasingly felt.”

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Sports & Recreations

STARZPLAY Announces Thrilling UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi on August 3

Dubai, UAE, 29 July 2024: STARZPLAY, the leading subscription video on demand (SVOD) service in the MENA region, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated UFC Fight Night, set to electrify Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on August 3, 2024. The event further cements Abu Dhabi’s positioning as a global hub for world-class sporting events, marking the 18th UFC event hosted in the emirate since UFC 112: INVINCIBLE in April 2010. 

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Business & Investments

EWEC Issues Request for Proposals for the Development of Madinat Zayed Independent Power Producer(IPP) Project in Abu Dhabi

The project will provide transitional capacity to support the accelerated integration of renewable energy into the system

Natural gasserves as a transitional fuel to provide additional flexibility and ensure a stable and reliable supply of power

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 29July2024:EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company), a leading company in the integrated planning, purchasing and supply of water and electricity across the UAE,today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of the Madinat Zayed Independent Power Producer (IPP) project, a new Open-Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) plantlocated in the Madinat Zayed area, approximately 120 kilometres southwest of Abu Dhabi City.

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Shopping & Promotions

DSS DAILY SURPRISES BRINGS INCREDIBLE BARGAINS IN FINAL WEEK OF ONE-DAY-ONLY OFFERS

DSS DAILY SURPRISES BRINGS INCREDIBLE BARGAINS IN FINAL WEEK OF ONE-DAY-ONLY OFFERS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29July 2024:There’s still time for Dubai residents and visitors to bag their favourite brands at phenomenal prices this Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) with exclusive, one-day-only discounts during the final week of the DSS Daily Surprises. Running until 4 August, shoppers can indulge in spectacular shopping sprees all week and enjoy incredible deals across fashion, accessories, fragrances, sports gear and apparel, home furnishings, and much more.

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