This research focused on the students' perceptions of the role of Artificial Intelligence in the educational content recommendation system by using the SEM- Artificial Neural Network approach. Data obtained from structured surveys indicated that Artificial Intelligence plays a significant role in the educational content recommendation process. Most relationships proposed in the conceptual model remained significant, with p values as strong as p> 0.000. Further, the IPMA and ANN also revealed in-depth results. Thus, this research concludes that the video recommendation system is helping young students to search for and find the educational content they want. Besides, this system also provides them with a searching facility with fewer efforts, adding more value to YouTube as one of the most prominent digital platforms today.

Social media platforms have emerged as critical in changing family communication patterns. Particularly, they have widely transformed the family dynamics in the rich cultural dynamics regarding intergenerational bonding. Especially in countries like the United Arab Emirates, the role and impact of these platforms in promoting family relationships remain critical. This micro-level study explores how the UAE’s young generation uses social media platforms to connect with older family members and how these digital interactions strengthen families’ intergenerational solidarity, emotional resilience, and cultural continuity. Theoretically supported by social convoy theory, this research study used a qualitative design to highlight these digital exchanges’ patterns, communication styles, motivations, and perceived effects. The data collected from 15 young adults in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, indicated that social media played a critical role in maintaining family relationships across distances, particularly WhatsApp and Facebook. Participants use these tools to share daily updates, celebrate events, and express care, supporting emotional bonds host of young adults adapted their digital behaviours to include other relatives, guiding them in technology useful stop social media also supported preserving cultural practises through language, religious greetings common storytelling first of all participants highlighted this digital bonding, they acknowledge that face-to-face interactions lack emotions. Overall, these findings highlighted the potential of social media platforms to improve intergenerational communication, cultural continuity, and emotional resilience within diaspora families. The results further provided implications for family-centred sustainability practices, specifically in a multicultural society like the UAE, where conventional values and contemporary technologies continuously intersect.

Introduction: Retail companies aim to provide their customers with improved customer support and public relations services. For this purpose, metaverse technology is one of the most preferred approaches to improving customers’ buying and post-purchase experiences. Aims: This research also examined metaverse technology acceptance among the IT products and services companies in the United Arab Emirates. Methods: The researchers employed a self-proposed study model and used the structural equation modeling approach. Results: Results revealed that relative advantage significantly affects customer support and public relations. However, transparency does not affect customer service and public relations significantly, while the effect of perceived compatibility on customer support remained insignificant while public relations remained significant. Finally, the effect of public relations on metaverse technological acceptance remained insignificant. Besides, the effect of customer support on metaverse technology acceptance remained significant. Overall, the results supported the role of certain factors proposed by the diffusion of innovation theory in the context of PR and customer support, which is further accelerating the metaverse technology adoption among the IT retailers in the UAE. Conclusion: Thus, this study concludes that the role and adoption of metaverse technology not only highlight its acceptance but also address its importance in improving IT retail products and services. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-07-03-019 Full Text: PDF

Smartphone usage is increasing due to several features and opportunities offered by manufacturers and service providers. Existing literature attributes this increased usage to the availability of virtual assistants, mainly voice assistants, that ensure users' facility and maximum benefit. This research also focused on the factors behind voice assistant usage, particularly in iPhones among users in the United Arab Emirates. Notably, the conceptual framework in this research is supported by the Theory of Reasoned Action. The researchers adopted a cross-sectional design and gathered data from n= 251 respondents. Data analysis through Structural Equation Modelling revealed that, Perceived Ease of Use, Subjective Norms, and Perceived Behavioral Control work as significant factors contributing to iPhone-based voice assistant usage. On the other hand, Expectation Confirmation also works as a significant factor in Siri usage. On the other hand, Satisfaction significantly mediated (p> .022) the users’ Expectation Confirmation leading to Siri usage among the respondents. Further, the Artificial Neural Network Analysis (ANN) revealed an overall accuracy regarding Training at 14.8% and 30.8% concerning Testing. Thus, it is concluded that the devices accompanied by ease of use are preferred due to their distinguished services. In this regard, highlighting voice assistants' help also reflects the importance of technology in our daily lives. Especially mobile computing is playing a significant role in improving our everyday technology experiences.

Communication is vital in achieving the economic sustainability of media institutions. They adopt strategies that help organizations to communicate effectively, foster partnerships, and promote the adoption of innovations. This study examined the role of communication in developing the media institutions in the United Arab Emirates to acquire economic sustainability goals. The researchers applied the case study method and selected 500 respondents from the UAE Business-to-Business Communication Database. Research revealed that communication positively affects Emirati media institutions. Public relations and communication practices help these organizations to achieve economic sustainability. It was found that public relations and communication affect these organizations to foster partnerships in terms of ensuring transparent operations and trust building. However, the effect of public relations and communication on promoting innovation remained insignificant, as a slight agreement was shown regarding the relevant phenomenon. It was concluded that economic sustainability holds great significance in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework, and communication ensures they are achieved in the best possible manner. As a result, Emirates-based corporate sector organizations acknowledge the significance of public relations and communication and integrate these strategies into their comprehensive business plans to attain sustainable economic growth and development.