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Apr 2025
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The Human Side of Tech: Shadi Dawi’s Ris...

Ibrahim Jabri
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What does it take to become one of the Middle East’s most trusted voices in tech and public relations? In this exclusive Dubai AI Festival episode of Below the Fold, we sit down with Shadi Dawi—PR Maven, Content Architect, and Dubai’s #2 Tech Influencer for 2025. Shadi opens up about his unconventional journey from hospitality to the global stage, blending ... Show More
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