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03/12/2025

Join the Black In Dubai WhatsApp Community!

To ensure a high-quality experience for all members, we now require everyone to complete a short questionnaire before joining the group. This helps us keep the space free from spam and ensures meaningful connections among expats, tourists, and residents in Dubai.

Click the link below to fill out the form and get access:

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Once you’ve completed it, keep an eye on your messages for the invite. See you inside!

1. Networking & Business Connections – Share career opportunities, industry insights, and professional networking events relevant to the Black expat community in Dubai.

03/10/2025

🚨 Attention Travel Business Owners! 🚨

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01/15/2025

🌙 Ramadan in Dubai: A Unique Experience to Remember 🌙

Ramadan in Dubai is truly a special time of year. The city transforms into a blend of spirituality, culture, and community unlike anything else. From the serene call to prayer echoing through the skyline to the bustling iftar tents offering a taste of the finest cuisines, the spirit of togetherness fills every corner.

For expats, it’s an opportunity to dive into the rich traditions of the UAE, and for tourists, it’s a chance to witness a different side of Dubai’s vibrant energy. Stores adjust their hours, the streets are quieter during the day, and at sunset, the city comes alive as families and friends gather to break their fast.

💡 Questions for the Expats:

How has living in Dubai during Ramadan changed your perspective on this holy month?
Do you have a favorite iftar spot or suhoor experience you’d recommend?
What tips would you share with newcomers about respecting the culture during this time?

💼 For Tourists Visiting or Those Who Have Been Here During Ramadan:

What was the most surprising or unique aspect of your experience during Ramadan in Dubai?
Did you get a chance to enjoy a traditional iftar? If so, where did you go?
Would you recommend visiting Dubai during Ramadan, and why?

🌟 Whether you’ve been here for years or are planning your first trip, let’s hear your stories, tips, and favorite moments! Ramadan is a time for reflection, connection, and community—and we’d love to know how it has inspired you.

Drop your answers and suggestions in the comments below! Let’s celebrate this beautiful cultural experience together. 🙌

01/11/2025

🚨 The Potential TikTok Ban: What Does It Mean for Us? 🚨

There’s been a lot of buzz around the potential ban of TikTok in the U.S., sparking questions about digital freedom, data privacy, and how we engage with social media platforms. While nothing is final yet, it raises important questions about the future of online platforms and how government policies shape the apps we use daily.

What Could a Ban Mean?
If the ban moves forward, it could block U.S. access to TikTok, potentially impacting creators, businesses, and communities who use the platform to connect, market, and share ideas. TikTok has been a cultural phenomenon, especially for Gen Z and Millennials, so this decision could ripple through the social media ecosystem.

Can VPNs Be the Solution?
Many are wondering if using a VPN would allow continued access to TikTok. While a VPN could potentially bypass geographic restrictions, relying on this solution raises its own set of challenges, including legal gray areas, privacy concerns, and inconsistent functionality.

Questions to Ponder:
Is this really about privacy and security, or something else?
If TikTok goes, what platform fills its space?
Should we worry about broader implications for digital freedom in the U.S.?
This isn’t the first time a platform has faced scrutiny in the U.S., and it likely won’t be the last. So let’s open the floor for healthy debate:

💬 What are your thoughts on a TikTok ban?
💡 Do you think VPNs are a viable workaround, or is this a deeper issue?
🗣️ How will this affect creators and businesses relying on the platform?

Share your perspectives below—let’s discuss the future of social media and online freedom together!

01/04/2025

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12/24/2024

Safe travels! https://abcnews.go.com/US/american-airlines-requests-ground-stop-flights-faa/story?id=117078840&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2SrDpE56bUShJdTPm5iRBb8xmfSvht1TKz4hrZcV1NvY2_V_QZ8_FAlKQ_aem_kwuJ97EWIS2e20BQohKAAg

12/17/2024

Where to next!?

Check out UEG’s video.

12/16/2024

Celebrating our 6th year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. We could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

11/27/2024

In today’s travel news… Thank you all for playing Pokémon Go…

Niantic is leveraging player-contributed scans from games like Pokémon GO to develop a Large Geospatial Model (LGM), an advanced AI system designed to understand and interact with physical spaces. This approach uses voluntarily collected 3D scans of public locations to train models that support spatial intelligence and enable precise augmented reality (AR) experiences.

How Pokémon GO Contributed to Data Collection:
Niantic uses player-uploaded scans of real-world locations to build detailed, pedestrian-level 3D maps. These scans are optional and require users to visit specific public sites and actively scan the area using their device. This data feeds into their Visual Positioning System (VPS), which determines precise device location and orientation. Unlike passive gameplay, such as walking around while playing Pokémon GO, this scanning activity directly trains AI models.

Building the Large Geospatial Model:
The LGM extends the capabilities of VPS by consolidating local 3D models into a global system. This system:

Uses billions of images and scans tied to specific geographic locations.
Comprehends how individual locations relate to others worldwide, even when only partially scanned.
Captures 3D spatial data in metric scale for precise mapping, unlike traditional 3D models which lack geographic anchoring.
Applications:
Enhanced AR Experiences: Persistent and interactive AR objects (e.g., Pokémon Playgrounds where Pokémon remain at specific locations for others to see).
Navigation & Guidance: Real-time assistance using AR glasses or audio-based interfaces.
Spatial Planning & Design: Advanced tools for urban planning, logistics, and real-world modeling.
Future Technologies: Integration with robotics, autonomous systems, and content creation.
Broader Implications:
The LGM combines 3D vision, spatial intelligence, and geospatial data to enable real-world applications far beyond gaming. This includes next-generation maps, enhanced human-environment interaction, and new AR-enabled wearable technologies.

Niantic’s approach highlights the transition from AI understanding 2D and static data to interpreting 3D, dynamic, and spatially-rooted environments, signaling a significant advancement in geospatial intelligence.

At Niantic, we are pioneering the concept of a Large Geospatial Model that will use large-scale machine learning to understand a scene and connect it to millions of other scenes globally.

10/03/2024

It’s time! Do you have your tickets!?

1308 likes, 56 comments. “Nothing like it 🫶🏾🏕️🎉”

06/21/2024

Check out Urban Camp Weekend from the eyes of some of our resident influencers! https://blacktraveltube.com/video/3543-i-found-a-camp-crush @

https://youtu.be/mSG3S8p926E?si=pv92iugWl42GjXwJ

02/26/2024

African American Travel Conference, are there any actual African Americans on the board? Our wanted to know. (We come in peace)

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