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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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The Apple iPhone Air is slim but strong. Victor Besa / The National
Apple iPhone Air review: The skinny on the MacBook-level smartphone

Device is ultra-compact and has battery life of up to 40 hours

TechnologySeptember 19, 2025
Piyush Goyal, India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, speaking to reporters at the Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Victor Besa / The National
India has no problem with US despite tariffs, minister says

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says negotiations between two countries progressing 'without friction'

EconomySeptember 18, 2025
The iPhone 17 Pro Max during its launch at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. AFP
Apple says no walk-in sales on iPhone 17 and Air launch day

Apple stores will only accept customers who have pre-ordered phones on Friday before in-store sales resume on Saturday

TechnologySeptember 16, 2025
The ADGM building on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Ruel Pableo for The National
Abu Dhabi's ADGM boosts data protection for insurance and education

Clearer guidelines on a wider scale aimed at sheltering most vulnerable

TechnologySeptember 16, 2025
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 on display during the company's launch of the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air at its headquarters in California. Bloomberg
Apple receives US approval for blood pressure monitor on its smartwatches

Tool to detect hypertension to be available in more than 150 countries by end of September

TechnologySeptember 13, 2025
Traders observe a moment of silence at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, to mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Reuters
Stock markets mostly up on optimism Fed will finally cut interest rates

Analysts pricing in two or three rate reductions in 2025 with the first potentially at next week's FOMC meeting

MarketsSeptember 13, 2025
The Noor Solar Technology plant at Dubai Investments Park. The park hosts more than 4,200 companies. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai Investments considers IPO for flagship industrial park

Growth in company listings reflects UAE's sustained momentum

MarketsSeptember 12, 2025
Attendees at the du Envision conference in Dubai. Du has boosted its operations and services over the past year. The National
Du's secondary offering can help investors 'diversify into defensive stocks'

The secondary share sale is expected to boost du's free float to 27.5%

MarketsSeptember 12, 2025
Michael O'Leary of Ryanair. The low-cost carrier previously said it would not return to Tel Aviv before October 25. EPA
Ryanair may not resume Israel flights, boss O'Leary says

Chief executive says low-cost carrier is being 'messed around' by airport authorities

AviationSeptember 11, 2025
Apple chief executive Tim Cook with an iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air during the company's event 'Awe-dropping' at the Steve Jobs Theatre. Reuters
Apple iPhone Air and 17 in the UAE: Prices, launch date and specs

UAE retailers ready to accept orders on Friday before devices hit shelves on September 19

TechnologySeptember 10, 2025
Apple says the 5.6mm-thin iPhone Air is its 'most durable' smartphone. Getty Images
Apple slims down to take on Samsung with 'MacBook-level' iPhone Air

Company's iPhone line-up has largely maintained its prices despite talk of increase

TechnologySeptember 09, 2025
Jasim Al Awadi, chief information and communications technology officer of du, addresses the company's Envision conference in Dubai on Tuesday. The National
Du sees GPUs-as-a-service market growing in the UAE amid AI boom

Telecoms company seeks opportunities in maturing UAE market amid rush of requests for processors to rent

TechnologySeptember 09, 2025
Prof Eric Xing, president of the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence. Wajod Al Khamis / The National
UAE’s MBZUAI launches K2 Think, an AI system to rival OpenAI and DeepSeek

Developed with G42, the system signals country's ability to compete in fast-evolving AI landscape

TechnologySeptember 09, 2025
Liquid Glass, seen left, is one of the biggest design overhauls on iOS 26 for Apple's iPhones. Photo: Apple
How slim will iPhone 17 be? Everything you need to know before Apple's event

Apple is expected to unveil its latest devices at a special event at Steve Jobs Theatre

TechnologySeptember 09, 2025
The UAE has also ranked high on the IMD's finance skills index. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE now among top 10 in global talent competitiveness

Emirates remains attractive to foreign workers on talent-friendly policies of its government

EconomySeptember 09, 2025
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