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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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A Carrefour supermarket in Muscat. Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim has announced it will close Carrefour stores in Oman. AFP
What’s behind the closure of Carrefour stores in Oman and Jordan?

Carrefour-operator Majid Al Futtaim set to open new HyperMax grocery stores in both countries

EconomyJanuary 10, 2025
Alkesh Sharma
Adnoc's Ruwais LNG complex is expected to become operational in 2028. Photo: Adnoc
Adnoc Gas awards $2.1bn in contracts for LNG infrastructure

Move is part of Abu Dhabi company's $15bn capital expenditure plan

EnergyJanuary 09, 2025
Alkesh Sharma
Meta has announced that the Community Notes system will replace its third-party fact-checking programme. AFP
Why is Meta ending fact checking and what does it mean for users?

Company claims change will promote free expression and address concerns about bias in content moderation

TechnologyJanuary 08, 2025
Alkesh Sharma
DP World's Jebel Ali port terminal in Dubai. Photo: DP World
DP World hits 100 million TEU capacity as it looks to boost global trade

Company’s global gross container handling capacity jumped by 5% in the past year

EconomyJanuary 07, 2025
Alkesh Sharma
Hussain Sajwani, founder and chairman of Damac Properties, at a news conference with US president-elect Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida. AP Photo
Damac from UAE to invest $20 billion in US data centres

President-elect Donald Trump says first phase of project will keep US at cutting edge of technology

BusinessJanuary 07, 2025
Kyle Fitzgerald
AGI is an advanced form of artificial intelligence capable of performing any intellectual task that a human can do. Reuters
What we know so far about OpenAI's artificial general intelligence

ChatGPT's parent company aims to have its first AI agents in the workforce this year

TechnologyJanuary 07, 2025
Alkesh Sharma
The main drivers behind voice technology adoption are speed and convenience, according to a latest report. Alamy
Apple’s $95m Siri lawsuit settlement raises privacy concerns

US company facing allegations that its voice assistant unlawfully recorded and retained user conversations, even when not triggered

TechnologyJanuary 03, 2025
Alkesh Sharma
Abu Dhabi is working to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons and expand its non-oil sector. Victor Besa / The national
Abu Dhabi economy jumps 4.5% in third quarter on non-oil sector boost

Emirate's non-oil economic output increased by 6.6% in the July-September period

EconomyDecember 31, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
AD Ports is expanding its reach and investing in projects globally. AP
AD Ports awards Egypt’s Hassan Allam contract for Safaga Terminal on Red Sea coast

Terminal is part of company's nearly $349m investment in Egypt over past three years

EconomyDecember 18, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
The UAE Central Bank typically aligns its interest rate decisions with those of the Fed due to the dirham's peg to the US dollar. Ryan Carter / The National
UAE Central Bank lowers interest rates following US Federal Reserve move

Regulator cuts base rate for overnight deposit facility by 25 basis points

EconomyDecember 18, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
The war has displaced nearly 1.9 million people, or about 90 per cent of Gaza's population. Getty Images
Gaza war continues to have 'catastrophic' effect on Palestinian economy, World Bank warns

The real GDP of the Palestinian territories is expected to drop by 26% this year

EconomyDecember 16, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Under the new system, tourists can request VAT refunds directly through registered e-commerce platforms before their purchases are shipped. Getty Images
UAE to offer VAT refund to tourists for online purchases

Eligibility will be verified at point of order fulfilment or delivery

EconomyDecember 16, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
The Arab states had the highest share of global migrants in their labour force. Photo: FatCamera
Arab states draw in more migrant workers amid global surge in demand for labour

Arab nations have highest share of migrants in their labour force, UN agency finds

EconomyDecember 16, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed (centre), Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, inaugurates CMA Terminals at Khalifa Port. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
Abu Dhabi opens $845m CMA Terminals at Khalifa Port to boost global trade

The new facility comes with various sustainability features such as automated systems, solar power, and the region’s first net zero carbon administration building

EconomyDecember 12, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Last week, Opec announced that it has extended its supply cuts until the end of 2026. Reuters
Opec cuts 2024 oil demand forecast amid weaker quarterly data

China is expected to remain the main driver of global demand

EnergyDecember 11, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
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