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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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Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang. Reuters
Nvidia CEO says AI race is on as uncertainly looms over its China business

Tech company reports 59 per cent rise in second-quarter profit

MarketsAugust 27, 2025
The Nothing Phone (3) and Headphone (1) complement each other well. Photo: Nothing
Review: Nothing Phone (3) and Headphones (1) are consumer tech's new oddballs

Make no mistake about it though, they are pretty fun and unique

TechnologyAugust 24, 2025
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold mobile phone is presented during the 'Made by Google' event, organised to introduce the latest additions to Google's Pixel portfolio of devices, in Brooklyn, New York. Reuters
Google doubles down on AI with launch of Pixel 10 smartphones

Devices feature 'cutting-edge AI and more helpful support'

TechnologyAugust 21, 2025
Striking Air Canada cabin crew at Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, British Columbia. Reuters
Dubai travellers tell of days in limbo due to Air Canada strikes

Airline says deal reached with cabin crew but warns it will take a week to return to normal

AviationAugust 19, 2025
India's Kotak International has offices in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, London, Mauritius, New York and Singapore. Getty Images
India's Kotak International granted licence for investment activities in the UAE

Move is expected to help convert country's vast Indian expat community into client pool, analyst says

EconomyAugust 18, 2025
A Syrian flag in Damascus. Syria has been attracting investments from its Middle East neighbours after economic sanctions were removed this year. AFP
Saudi Arabia and Syria sign agreement protecting mutual investments

Kingdom has so far pledged $6.4bn to Syria across 47 projects

BusinessAugust 18, 2025
Striking Air Canada staff outside the Pearson International Airport in Toronto. Cabin crew have demanded compensation for additional work outside their regular duties. AFP
Air Canada's Dubai-Toronto flights cancelled for third day as strike drags on

Union representing cabin crew tells members to defy government order to return to work

AviationAugust 18, 2025
Annus Sadiq purchases the new iPhone 15. Dubai Mall. Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Apple iPhone 17 launch: What will it look like and how much could it cost?

Company expected to release its thinnest-ever iPhone

TechnologyAugust 17, 2025
Activity in real estate, one of Dubai's most important sectors, rose 7.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2025. Bloomberg
Dubai's economy grew 4% in first quarter on diversification boost

GDP hits $32.6 billion as emirate maintains investor appeal

EconomyAugust 14, 2025
Salik's Business Bay Crossing toll gate, one of the two new gates it introduced in Dubai in November. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Salik's new toll gates, dynamic pricing and fines send profit soaring by 50%

Company looking for 'new opportunities' for revenue growth

MarketsAugust 13, 2025
Google Chrome is the world's most used web browser, commanding a market share of more than two thirds. Bloomberg
Why Perplexity's $34.5bn bid for Chrome is a wake-up call for browser giants

Upstarts more confident to take on industry leaders with AI and new ideas on their side

TechnologyAugust 13, 2025
Opec says economic data at the start of second half of 2025 has confirmed the resilience of global growth. Bloomberg
Opec expects tighter oil market in 2026 amid increased economic momentum

Oil-producing group raised demand forecast for next year to 1.4 million bpd amid supply slowdown

EnergyAugust 12, 2025
Alparslan Bayraktar, Turkey's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, said his country aims to help Syria with reliable sources of energy. Photo: Sky News Arabia
Turkey aims to export 900MW of electricity to Syria by the first quarter of 2026

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar also optimistic about new Kirkuk-Ceyhan oil pipeline deal with Iraq

EconomyAugust 12, 2025
The business and financial district of Levent in Istanbul. Turkey has embarked on a major economic revival programme following years of flagging activity, including battling chronic inflation in 2024. Reuters
World Bank agrees $650m loan to help Turkey manage disasters and revive economy

The facility is part of a project to protect economic activity, livelihoods and residents

EconomyAugust 09, 2025
Gold bars at the plant of gold and silver refiner and bar manufacturer Argor-Heraeus in Mendrisio, Switzerland. One-kilogramme gold bars comprise Switzerland's biggest exports of gold to the US. Reuters
Gold futures surge to record as Trump tariffs blindside 'trusted' market

Price of the metal is up 30% in 2025 and nearly 40% from a year ago

MarketsAugust 09, 2025
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