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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 average monthly passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport in the January-June period hit about 7.7 million. Photo: Dubai Airports
Dubai airport handled record 46m passengers in first six months of 2025

Passenger traffic in Q2 rose 3.1%, with geopolitical impact 'short-lived'

AviationJuly 29, 2025
The Dubai International Financial Centre is now host to 980 financial services companies. Chris Whiteoak / The National
DIFC adds record number of companies in first half

Active companies hit 7,700 as workforce near 48,000 mark

EconomyJuly 28, 2025
Cyber attackers have become increasingly sophisticated, especially with the advent of AI tools. Nick Donaldson / Getty Images
Millions of customers at risk as hackers target global corporations

AI is giving rogue elements more avenues of attack

TechnologyJuly 28, 2025
Beachfront villas on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The emirate's property market has been booming in recent years. AFP
Dubai property brokers double earnings to $880m in H1 of 2025

The number of brokerages rose by nearly a third in the first six months of the year

PropertyJuly 27, 2025
Du's mobile customer base grew nearly 11 per cent to 9.1 million in the second quarter of 2025. Photo: du
Du on pace to surpass record 2024 income on 25% Q2 profit jump

Thriving UAE economy helps telecom firm boost its subscriber numbers in the second quarter

MarketsJuly 24, 2025
Dubai's property market has been booming in recent years, having benefitted from government initiatives. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Masdar City companies to be allowed Dubai property ownership

New framework will define eligibility criteria and legal and administrative procedures

BusinessJuly 24, 2025
Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al Falih, fourth from left, and his delegation are received at Damascus International Airport. AFP
Saudi Arabia leads $6.4bn worth of economic deals for Syria

More than 100 Saudi and international companies set to sign 47 agreements at Saudi-Syria Investment Forum

EconomyJuly 24, 2025
The UAE has made significant strides in the fight against financial crime in recent years.
UAE imposes $11.4m in fines during first half on money laundering offenders

Ministry of Economy of Tourism found 1,063 breaches committed by private sector companies during January-June period

BusinessJuly 24, 2025
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to reporters about the trade deal with the US, at his office in Tokyo. EPA
Why US-Japan trade deal has fuelled scepticism on both sides

President Donald Trump touts vast profits and jobs that will benefit America

EconomyJuly 23, 2025
An Apple shop on Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi. The UAE, Turkey and now Saudi Arabia are the only countries in the Mena region where Apple has a retail presence. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Apple starts Saudi retail operations with opening of web and app stores

Plans for new Apple Store in Diriyah in initial stages

TechnologyJuly 22, 2025
Aramex, based in Dubai, is the largest courier company in the Middle East. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi's ADQ completes acquisition of majority stake in Aramex

Investment aimed at boosting UAE's standing as logistics hub

MarketsJuly 22, 2025
US President Donald Trump holds the signed Genius Act at the White House in Washington. Reuters
'Genius' move: What are the goals of the three US crypto bills?

With the Genius Act signed, America is positioning itself to be the global leader in digital assets

TechnologyJuly 19, 2025
Traders wearing Mickey Mouse ear caps are seen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Reuters
Mixed US economic signals drag Wall Street lower after record week

While jobless claims and consumer sentiment impressed, the inflation level remained elevated

MarketsJuly 19, 2025
The tanker SCF Surgut, owned by Russia's Sovcomflot, crossing the Bosphorus in Turkey. The EU has raised sanctions against ships transporting Russian oil. Reuters
Oil prices settle lower amid Iraq drone attacks and more EU sanctions on Russia

Mixed US economic data offsets concerns on the sector

EnergyJuly 18, 2025
ChatGPT agent uses its 'own computer', a suite of tools that includes a visual browser, text-based browser, a terminal and direct API access. Getty Images
What is ChatGPT agent and how can it help you?

OpenAI says latest tool can handle complex tasks 'from start to finish'

TechnologyJuly 18, 2025
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