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Alkesh Sharma

Alkesh Sharma

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Based out of Toronto, Alkesh Sharma is a Technology Correspondent reporting for The National from North America. With an experience of over 15 years in journalism to his credit, he has worked across Asia and the Middle East and globe trotted to cover important technology events from the East to the West end of the world. He has been covering the Big Tech companies, consumer tech and telecoms for The National since 2018. Prior to joining The National, he has worked with leading media outlets across India and the UAE.

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Traders at the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Wednesday. Getty
Market volatility likely to linger as US tech stocks continue decline

Economic weakness and investment fatigue in the AI sector are weighing on sentiment

TechnologySeptember 04, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
A tanker docked at the port of Aqaba in southern Jordan, on the Gulf of Aqaba. Getty
UAE and Jordan sign pacts for $2.3bn railway investment project

The network will connect Jordan's port of Aqaba with mining regions in the country

EconomySeptember 04, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
A worker checks pipes and valves at Amaal oil field in eastern Libya. Reuters
Oil prices drop on concerns of rising supply amid slumping demand

The possibility of an imminent deal to restore Libyan oil supplies to the market led to the decline

EnergySeptember 03, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
The deal values Brands for Less, which specialises in fashion, homeware and toys, at $1.2 billion. Photo: BFL Group
UAE’s Brands For Less to sell 35% stake to US-based TJX Companies

The transaction values the off-price retailer at $1.2bn

EconomyAugust 21, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Formula E is a fast-growing sport in Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
British sports producer Aurora to expand into Riyadh and Abu Dhabi

Company plans to establish production hub in Emirati capital

EconomyAugust 15, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Established in 2015, ADGM is one of the world's fastest-growing financial districts. Victor Besa / The National
ADGM company registrations surge 31% in first half

Financial centre issued 1,271 new licences in the six-month period, with assets under management increasing by 226%

EconomyAugust 14, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
The new Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL phones at the Made By Google event at the company's headquarters in Mountain View, California. Getty Images
Google Pixel 9 launch event: What was announced and major takeaways

The company unveils new phones, smartwatch, earbuds and generative AI upgrades

TechnologyAugust 13, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Gemini Live is available to users who have signed up to the paid Gemini Advanced subscription, Google said. Getty Images
Gemini Live: Google’s bid to humanise generative AI interaction

The new feature aims to transform AI from a one-way conversational tool into a more integrated and responsive assistant

TechnologyAugust 13, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
The ICV programme aims to boost the growth of domestic industries by redirecting half of government spending on procurements and tender contracts into the national economy by 2031. AP
UAE's In-Country Value programme redirects $13bn to national economy in first half of 2024

The initiative expands its scope to include 31 federal and local government bodies as well as several national companies

EconomyAugust 09, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Boeing reported a net loss of $1.4 billion between April and June, compared to a loss of $149 million in the same quarter last year AFP
Boeing to introduce design changes to avert door panel blowouts

National Transportation Safety Board commences two-day hearing to investigate loss of a large door plug on a 737 Max 9 aircraft in January

AviationAugust 06, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Uber has partnered with China's BYD to bring 100,000 new electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across various markets. Bloomberg
Uber surges after mixed guidance defying downward trend on Wall Street

The company expects its gross bookings to hover in the range of $40bn and $42bn in the September quarter

MarketsAugust 06, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Intel's headquarters in California. The company was once part of the Four Horsemen – tech companies that were leading players during the dot-com boom of the late ’90s and early 2000s. AFP
Why Intel's stock is crashing and poised for further decline

Friday's drop of almost 26% is driven by poor earnings, the suspension of dividends and plans to cut 15,000 jobs under a $10bn cost-reduction plan

TechnologyAugust 02, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
A delivery worker loads a bicycle trailer with Amazon boxes in New York. EPA
Amazon shares down on revenue miss and sluggish guidance

Seattle-based company said its guidance anticipates an unfavourable effect from foreign exchange rates

MarketsAugust 01, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Apple's revenue from iPads and computers increased to more than $14.1 billion. EPA
Apple returns to revenue growth on upgraded iPads and services business

The company continues to face challenges in the Chinese market, where it saw a 6.5% drop in sales in the last quarter

MarketsAugust 01, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
North Oil Company installations in the province of Kirkuk, north of Baghdad. AFP
Iraq joins forces with BP to develop Kirkuk oil and gas fields

The agreement spans oil and gas investment, power generation and introduction of solar energy facilities

EnergyAugust 01, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
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