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Developing a mathematical mindset as a college freshman is crucial not only for academic success but also for cultivating problem-solving skills that will serve students throughout their lives. A mathematical mindset is characterized by curiosity, perseverance, and the belief that math abilities can improve with effort. Here is how freshmen can nurture this mindset from the very beginning of their college journey:

In the year 2024, UAE has advanced three positions from 10^th to 7^th in the World Competitiveness Report and it is now ahead of countries like Norway, Iceland, Japan, Canada and Finland. In ranked 2^nd in the Economic Performance, 4^th in Government Efficiency and 10^th in Business Efficiency. This indicates the robustness of UAE’s economy, leadership and governance. Due to its proactive economic measures, UAE has not only very quickly recovered from the impact of Covid-19 pandemic but also improved its overall growth in all areas highly significantly. One such sector in which UAE has grown very well is the Logistics and Supply Chain Sector (IMD-World Competitiveness Ranking, 2024).

Today's businesses are flooded with data that have been extracted in vast quantities from sensors and IoT devices in real-time. The traditional cloud computing solutions are facing new challenges, so edge computing and fog computing have emerged as potential solutions to process and analyze data in real-time. Edge computing, cloud computing, and fog computing though seem the same as related to distributed computing, but are different in technical functionality. The common focus of these three is related to physical deployment and storage.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly transformative force in education, revolutionizing how students learn, teachers instruct, and institutions manage operations. Incorporating AI in education has opened doors for personalized learning, enhanced administrative efficiency, and enriched classroom experiences.

The retail industry is being transformed at breakneck speed and the growth is flourishing in spite of fluctuation in demand, competition, geo-political challenges, inflation and also change in consumer behavior dynamics, etc. The retail companies, somehow navigating all these constraints by innovative strategies to face competition both from domestic and international players.

Silica nanoparticles (SiO₂ NPs) have emerged as one of the most versatile and widely used nanomaterials due to their unique properties, tunable size, and high biocompatibility. Their applications span across multiple industries, including medicine, environmental protection, electronics, and cosmetics, making them integral to advancing various technological innovations as shown in the figure [1]:

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) stands as a prominent example of how climate-sensitive policy can shape a nation’s approach to environmental sustainability. As a country characterized by its arid climate and heavy reliance on fossil fuels, the UAE faces unique challenges and opportunities in addressing climate change. Its climate-sensitive policy initiatives reflect a commitment to balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to sustainability.

Pedagogy has been a long discussed and debated topic among Higher Education (HE) stakeholders, whether faculty members, students, industry or regulators. It has been criticized that Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have somehow failed to equip students with real-time capabilities and skills. An emerging concept of design thinking appears to solve the puzzle. Design thinking is a human-centered approach to innovation and problem-solving that can significantly equip students for shaping their career.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making rapid advancements in recent years, impacting various industries and aspects of our lives. However, one area that has been greatly impacted by AI is creative thinking. AI has the potential to revolutionize the way we create and has already started to do so in fields such as art, music, and even writing. In this article, we will explore the impact of AI on creative thinking and how it is changing the landscape of creativity.

Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies are getting better and better all the time. They have changed how we interact with digital material by giving us more immersive experiences that blur the lines between the real and virtual worlds.