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The University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) secured the leading position during Charity Week 2024, raising QR114,753.25, a statement said Tuesday. This marks the second consecutive year that the UDST has achieved the highest total among participating universities and schools in Qatar. Charity Week is a global initiative that unites communities worldwide to support orphans and underserved children, guided by shared Islamic and humanitarian values. In Qatar, the event is conducted in collaboration with Education Above All, involving 23 educational institutions. The week-long fundraising efforts at the UDST were spearheaded by students in partnership with the Student Engagement Department, a division of Student Affairs. The team organised innovative activities and initiatives that engaged the entire UDST community. “It is heartwarming to see our community come together for such a noble cause, demonstrating the University’s role in shaping compassionate leaders,” said USDT president Dr Salem al-Naemi. “By instilling human values alongside academic excellence, the UDST continues to make a meaningful impact within and beyond our campus.” “Congratulations to the UDST Charity Week team,” said UDST vice-president (Student Affairs) Dr Angela Flowerday. “Their perseverance, creativity, and teamwork have been truly inspiring.” “This success reflects the spirit of generosity and unity that defines the UDST,” she added. “I look forward to seeing Charity Week return next year, further enriching the culture of collaboration and philanthropy on our campus.” This year, the Qatar Charity Week Team, which involved many prominent schools, colleges, and universities in Qatar, collectively raised QR349,864.81. The UDST Charity Week core team comprised students from different Colleges: Judy Zarzour, Yazen Abu, Basma Kamran, Janan Maki, Faisal Maki, Hira Zahid, and Fidha Mukhtar. Every student was assigned a specific role to ensure the success of the event. “As the representative of Charity Week 2024, I am deeply inspired by the remarkable success and lasting impact of this year’s initiatives,” said UDST Charity Week representative Zarzour. “It has been incredible to witness the passion and commitment of the student volunteers in organising such diverse activities, as well as the overwhelming generosity displayed by the UDST community.” Related Story ADLQ annual symposium concludes Japanese Fruits Week held
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Please enable it in your browser settings.EXCLUSIVE Luigi Mangione was 'anti-woke', says friend as he reveals regret over last messages with Brian Thompson 'assassin' READ MORE: 'Sex toys should be banned': Mangione's bizarre rant about Japan Follow all the latest news and updates in the manhunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killer By LAURA PARNABY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 21:18, 10 December 2024 | Updated: 21:30, 10 December 2024 e-mail 44 shares View comments A friend of Luigi Mangione has given a deeper insight into the alleged assassin 's political views - and what might have radicalized him. Gurwinder Bhogal, a UK-based writer, told DailyMail.com Mangione was 'anti-woke', and that he expressed a deep envy for the UK's nationalized health system. Bhogal, who lives in Birmingham, England, suggested Mangione, who has been charged over the fatal shooting of health insurance CEO Brian Thompson, may have become radicalized by what he read on social media. 'Luigi sent me a Twitter DM on June 10th, in which he asked me to show him how to curate his social media feeds,' he told DailyMail.com. 'I forgot to get back to him, and a part of me wonders, if I’d helped him find good information sources sooner, whether he would still have gone on to allegedly shoot the CEO.' The pair began speaking when Mangione, 26, took an interest in Bhogal's blog about politics and 'the digital age' called The Prism, and reached out to him on X. Bhogal said they exchanged more than a dozen emails, seen by DailyMail.com, before sharing a two-hour video chat while Mangione was traveling in Japan . 'He was left-wing on some things and right-wing on others,' Bhogal recalled. 'For instance, he was pro-equality of opportunity, but anti-woke: for example anti-DEI (and) anti-identity politics. Luigi Mangione's friend has given a deeper insight into the alleged assassin 's political views - and what might have radicalized him. (Pictured: Mangione arriving for his extradition hearing at Blair County Courthouse in Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon) Gurwinder Bhogal (pictured), a UK-based writer, told DailyMail.com Mangione was 'anti-woke', and that he expressed a deep envy for the UK's nationalized health system Mangione has been accused of shooting Brian Thompson at point-blank range in New York 'He opposed woke-ism because he didn’t believe it was an effective way to help minorities. 'He expressed interest in more rational, evidence-based forms of compassion, like effective altruism.' 'We briefly touched on the differences between the UK and US healthcare systems,' Bhogal added. 'Luigi complained about how expensive healthcare in the US was, and expressed envy at the UK’s nationalized health system.' Bhogal said they also discussed Ted Kaczynski, the 'Unabomber' who used terrorism to campaign against modern technology. Mangione had previously appeared to praise Kaczynski on Goodreads. 'Luigi disapproved of the Unabomber’s actions, but was fascinated by his ideology, and shared his concerns about rampant consumerism gradually eroding our agency and alienating us from ourselves,' Bhogal said. 'He expressed fears over smartphone addiction. Luigi asked me how to maximize agency in a world constantly trying to deprive us of it, so we also discussed that. 'Overall, the impression I got of him, besides his curiosity and kindness, was a deep concern for the future of humanity, and a determination to improve himself and the world.' Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson at point-blank range on December 5 Luigi Mangione, 26, was taken into custody on firearm charges Monday afternoon Bhogal said his overriding impression of Mangione was that he was 'one of the nicest people I've ever met', who even bought him a subscription to Readwise Reader, an app designed to help users retain more information from books. The writer said he was 'bewildered' when his friend was charged with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Monday. 'He was so thoughtful and polite that he seemed like the last person I’d suspect of murdering someone,' Bhogal told DailyMail.com. Ivy League engineering graduate Mangione was arrested on Monday morning moments after eating a hash brown in an Altoona, PA McDonald's. Cops closed in on the alleged killer after an employee at the restaurant recognized him from surveillance images NYPD shared online in the wake of the Midtown Manhattan shooting. He was later charged with second-degree murder over the slaying of Thompson, 50, just before 7am on Wednesday outside the Hilton hotel where the exec had been set to make a speech to finance heavyweights later that day. Cops closed in on the alleged killer after an employee at the restaurant recognized him from surveillance images NYPD shared online in the wake of the Midtown Manhattan shooting. Mangione appears to have led police on a 280-mile manhunt from New York City's 6th Avenue to the small Pennsylvania city of Altoona, around 100 miles east of Pittsburgh. He reportedly gave police a fake ID when they started to question him He was located by staff members at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania The suspect was picked up on 86th Street and Columbus Avenue two minutes after he left Central Park in Manhattan's Upper West Side He left a trail of overt clues about his motive, including ammunition etched with the words 'delay' 'deny' and 'depose' and a bag of Monopoly board game money in his backpack left in Central Park. Officials believe the bullet etchings refer to the 'three Ds of insurance' - tactics used by American insurance giants to reject patients' claims. This motive appeared to be even more clearly outlined in a handwritten manifesto cops seized from Mangione during his arrest on Monday, which the NYPD's chief of detectives Joseph Kenny said expressed 'ill will toward corporate America.' 'To the Feds, I'll keep this short, because I do respect what you do for our country,' Mangione wrote in the three-page document. 'To save you a lengthy investigation, I state plainly that I wasn't working with anyone.' 'I do apologize for any strife or traumas but it had to be done,' Mangione added in the document. 'Frankly, these parasites simply had it coming.' Mangione also allegedly had a ghost gun believed to be the rare World War Two era-inspired 9mm pistol used in Thompson's murder, which the New York Post reported was a Swiss-made Brugger & Thomet VP9, and a silencer. He was denied bond and not represented by an attorney during his arraignment in the Blair County Courthouse in Pennsylvania on Monday night. Mangione will next appear in court in New York at a later date. Luigi Mangione Brian Thompson Share or comment on this article: Luigi Mangione was 'anti-woke', says friend as he reveals regret over last messages with Brian Thompson 'assassin' e-mail 44 shares Add comment
AI Data Complexity AI is becoming a critical component of business operations, but it’s not an easy road for many IT teams to navigate. The best way to understand these challenges is often to simply ask the practitioners tasked with bringing AI into the enterprise — precisely what NetApp did with its recently released " 2024 Data Complexity Report ," which provides insights into how organizations are managing the challenges, showing that AI requires thinking differently about data. As artificial intelligence becomes integral to modern enterprises, understanding how organizations manage their data has never been more critical. NetApp's report, focusing on the complexities of data management and AI readiness, provides valuable insights for companies navigating their AI journey. The Role of Data in AI Success At its core, AI relies on data. The success of AI initiatives depends on how well organizations can prepare, manage, and leverage their data. NetApp’s report reveals that the challenges of deploying AI often stem from underlying data issues, particularly in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Enterprises that approach AI readiness through the lens of data strategy are better equipped to unlock value and achieve their goals. This shift in focus reflects a broader recognition that data strategy is not static. Companies increasingly view data as a strategic asset, requiring a framework that supports dynamic environments, from on-premises systems to cloud-based operations. Establishing a unified approach to data management is emerging as a foundational step for AI integration. Challenges in Achieving AI Readiness NetApp’s 2024 Data Complexity Report identifies several key challenges enterprises face in becoming AI-ready: FBI Warns iPhone, Android Users—Change WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Signal Apps What We Know About Luigi Mangione: Alleged UnitedHealthcare Shooter Yells Before Court Hearing—Will Fight Extradition To NYC UFC Champion Plans To Vacate Title And Move Up A Weight Class Steps Toward Effective AI Integration Despite the challenges, there is promising progress among enterprises that prioritize their data strategies. Companies that adopt a unified approach to managing data—connecting information across diverse environments without consolidating it into a single location—are better positioned to support AI operations. This approach allows enterprises to align their data infrastructure with AI goals while maintaining flexibility and scalability. Organizations are also investing in strategic frameworks that incorporate sustainability, security, and adaptability. By embedding these considerations into their planning, businesses can address immediate AI needs while preparing for future demands. Analyst’s Take: A Moment for Strategic Reflection It’s hard to disagree with the report’s conclusion that 2025 will be a pivotal year for AI in the enterprise. Organizations that prioritize unifying their data, addressing operational complexities, and integrating sustainability practices will be better positioned to unlock AI's full potential and gain a competitive edge. Enterprises are at a critical juncture in their AI journeys. While many organizations have made strides in optimizing their data environments, significant work remains. Businesses that take the time to assess their data strategies and invest in long-term solutions are better positioned to succeed as AI becomes more deeply embedded in enterprise operations. To drive AI success, organizations must adopt a strategic framework for data management. This approach should include: Undertaking research that feeds reports like its 2024 Data Complexity Report provides the basis for how data infrastructure must evolve. NetApp takes these results to heart. Earlier this year, the company laid out its vision for an intelligent data infrastructure for AI that promises to address many of the needs identified in the report, moving beyond traditional storage towards an enterprise-ready AI data management engine. NetApp leads its traditional competitors in this space with a more extensive and integrated vision for managing data throughout the AI lifecycle than we've publicly heard from companies like Dell Technologies or Lenovo – though I fully expect these companies will follow NetApp down this road. As the report indicates, enterprises will demand it. The key takeaway for enterprises navigating this space is clear: understanding and addressing data complexity is essential to achieving AI readiness. AI requires thinking differently about data. By focusing on the foundational elements of data management, security, and sustainability, organizations can set the stage for meaningful AI integration and innovation, positioning themselves for long-term success. Disclosure: Steve McDowell is an industry analyst, and NAND Research is an industry analyst firm, that engages in, or has engaged in, research, analysis and advisory services with many technology companies; the author has provided paid services to every company named in this article in the past and may again in the future. No company mentioned in this article contributed to its creation. Mr. McDowell does not hold any equity positions with any company mentioned.
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