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Alvin R Cabral

Alvin R Cabral

Alvin Romans Cabral is a business reporter who has been covering consumer technology for The National since 2021. With over 13 years of experience in journalism, he has represented the UAE on the global stage at some of the sector’s most important events, including those from Apple and Samsung. Prior to joining The National, he worked for the Dubai-based Khaleej Times since 2008.
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Minseok Kang, vice president of product planning at Samsung Electronics, at the Unpacked event in Brooklyn, New York. Alvin R Cabral / The National
Samsung 'can prepare' portless phone but needs wireless charging to improve

Company hopes to launch tri-fold device this year, vice president says

TechnologyJuly 10, 2025
Alvin R Cabral
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 smartphones at the company's Unpacked event in Brooklyn. Alvin R Cabral / The National
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 in the UAE: What you need to know

Get double the storage for half the price

TechnologyJuly 10, 2025
Alvin R Cabral
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7s during Galaxy Unpacked event at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York. Bloomberg
Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 unveiled with free Google AI Pro

Flagship foldable now comes with 200MP camera

TechnologyJuly 09, 2025
Alvin R Cabral
The new Galaxy Z Flip 7 is displayed during a Samsung preview event in New York, Monday, July 7, 2025. (AP Photo / Seth Wenig)
As it happenedSamsung Unpacked: Slimmest Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 unveiled

Tech giant doubles down on slimmer phones amid rumours of a tri-fold device

TechnologyJuly 09, 2025
Alvin R Cabral
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is just 5.8mm thick. Photo: Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: Does the slim phone pack the punch?

It's sturdy and easy on the hands – but you won't get the full stack of top-end features

TechnologyJune 29, 2025
Alvin R Cabral
Israel's Ben Gurion Airport is empty on Friday after all flights were cancelled following an Israeli attack on Iran. AP
Israel's Iran attacks deliver double hit to airlines

Some countries may benefit from increased overflight fees as planes are rerouted

AviationJune 13, 2025
Deena Kamel
G42 has been at the forefront of Abu Dhabi and the UAE's efforts to extend AI reach around the world. Leslie Pableo for The National
G42 opens new unit to serve British and European AI markets

UAE firm opens base in London to collaborate with governments and private sector

TechnologyJune 13, 2025
Alvin R Cabral
Firefighters work at the site of the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India. AP
Boeing shares drop after Air India crash

787-Dreamliner plane carrying 242 people crashed shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad

AviationJune 12, 2025
Shweta Jain
Binance has more than 270 million users globally. Reuters
Binance now available across Syria after sanctions lifted

The move is hoped to support financial inclusion and reconnection

TechnologyJune 12, 2025
Alvin R Cabral
The Borouge petrochemical complex in Al Ruwais Industrial City. The company is focused on optimising operations and driving more cost savings. Photo: Borouge
Borouge and Adnoc L&S form $531m alliance to boost UAE petrochemical exports

Fifteen-year partnership part of Borouge's major expansion and capacity growth plans

EnergyJune 11, 2025
Alvin R Cabral
Adnoc Gas is looking to boost exports of liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas and naphtha. Photo: Adnoc Gas
Adnoc Gas awards $5bn in contracts for Rich Gas Development project

RGD will help develop more gas reservoirs and boost the UAE's energy self-sufficiency

EnergyJune 10, 2025
Alvin R Cabral
Apple has discontinued production of the Vision Pro and reports suggest the next version may be launched in late 2025 or 2026. Bloomberg
Apple WWDC brings new Vision Pro strategy, but no new AI features

Company wants to boost appeal and utility of headset in preparation for next version

BusinessJune 10, 2025
Alvin R Cabral
A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Wall Street's indices closed this week with gains of about 1 per cent. AP
Wall Street lifted by upbeat US jobs report and Tesla rebound

Concern remains about how soon the Fed will cut interest rates

MarketsJune 07, 2025
Alvin R Cabral
Apple could introduce live translation on its AirPods Pro 2. Reuters
iOS 26 and counting: What to expect at Apple's WWDC

Company's software showcase expected to introduce new iterations of its operating systems for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, TV and Vision Pro

TechnologyJune 07, 2025
Alvin R Cabral
Crude futures posted modest gains after a phone call between US President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping on tariff issues. AFP
Oil jumps 2% amid optimism over US-China tariff talks and positive jobs report

Decline in US inventories indicates strong demand

EnergyJune 06, 2025
Alvin R Cabral
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