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After Six Years of Devotion, Iraqi Calligrapher Completes Monumental Handwritten Quran in Istanbul

In a quiet corner of an Istanbul mosque, Iraqi master calligrapher Ali Zaman has concluded a six-year spiritual and artistic journey: the creation of what is believed to be the world's largest handwritten Quran. The monumental work highlights the enduring legacy of Islamic calligraphy, an art form that flourished under Ottoman patronage and continues to find a vibrant center in modern Turkey.

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Apple Bets Big on AI: $2B Q.ai Acquisition and Google Gemini Partnership Reshape Future of Siri and Devices

In a strategic double move, Apple has acquired Israeli AI startup Q.ai for nearly $2 billion and forged a landmark partnership with Google to integrate Gemini AI into Siri. These developments signal a profound shift in Apple's approach to artificial intelligence, moving it from the periphery to the core of its hardware and services ecosystem, with significant implications for user experience and the competitive landscape.