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Bodour Al Qasimi Inaugurates 2nd Edition of ‘Chapters of Islamic Art’ at House of Wisdom

Sharjah, 10 March 2025

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), inaugurated the second edition of the “Chapters of Islamic Art” exhibition, themed “Travelogues”, at House of Wisdom (HoW) in Sharjah. Running for four months, the exhibition highlights the contributions of prominent travelers, geographers, and cartographers from the Golden Age of Islamic Science and beyond, showcasing their works that laid the foundations of geographical knowledge and enriched diverse cultures throughout history.

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Business & Investments

His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed commends ADQ’s contributions to building global business platforms

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 10 March 2025: His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Member of the Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs (SCFEA), has chaired the Board meeting of ADQ, an active sovereign investor driving growth and prosperity for Abu Dhabi, in his capacity as Chairman of the Board of Directors of ADQ. His Highness commended ADQ’s contributions to building global business platforms, focusing on critical infrastructure and supply chains.

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Technologies

AI Readiness Lags Ambitions: Survey Highlights Key Gaps Threatening Generative AI Success

Only 12% of organizations feel ready for agentic AI workflows, despite significant investments, underscoring critical data and infrastructure challenges

United Arab Emirates, Dubai, March 10, 2025 – Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence, today announced findings from an IDC survey exploring the challenges and opportunities in adopting advanced AI technologies. The study highlights a significant gap between ambition and execution: while 89% of organizations have revamped data strategies to embrace Generative AI, only 26% have deployed solutions at scale. These results underscore the urgent need for improved data governance, scalable infrastructure, and analytics readiness to fully unlock AI’s transformative potential.

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Travel & Tourism

Family-oriented experiential travel on the rise for Eid Holidays, reports musafir.com

Nearly 60% of travelers are choosing outbound trips, while 40-45% are booking for inbound travel to welcome family and friends for local celebrations

10 March 2025; Dubai, UAE – With the Eid holidays just around the corner, UAE residents are eagerly packing their bags and preparing for exciting getaways. According to musafir.com, the country’s leading travel management company, there’s been a noticeable shift towards family-oriented, spontaneous, and experiential travel.

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Shopping & Promotions

Union Coop March Promo: Retailer Cuts Prices of 3,000 Products by Up to 65%

Dubai, UAE:

Dubai-based retailer Union Coop has announced a major price cut for March. To combat inflation, Union Coop will offer discounts of up to 65% on 3,000 selected food and non-food items, alongside additional price cuts and fixed-price products.

Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Chief Community Relations Officer at Union Coop, stated that the initiative includes eight promotional campaigns, aligning with Ramadan promotions to provide high-quality products at competitive prices.

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