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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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Mubadala, which invests on behalf of the Abu Dhabi government, is expanding its portfolio in various sectors. Bloomberg
Mubadala and Carlyle's AlpInvest launch global financing partnership

The deal aims to support the growing demand for liquidity and capital solutions within private markets

MarketsDecember 11, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Gemini is designed to support users in various tasks, from conversational interactions to creative projects. Bloomberg
Google launches Gemini 2.0, its 'most capable' AI model

Latest model introduces 'agentic AI' that can make decisions and act on behalf of users

TechnologyDecember 11, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Saudi Arabia aims to attract 150 million visitors and raise tourism’s contribution to 10 per cent of the gross domestic product by 2030. Getty Images
Saudi Arabia’s PIF launches Adeera to create homegrown hospitality brands

The new hotel management company will oversee the development and management of Saudi hotel brands

EconomyDecember 10, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Pakistan alone accounted for $311 million in blocked funds, Iata said. Reuters
Airline industry's $1.7bn in blocked funds 'threaten connectivity'

Pakistan, Bangladesh and several African nations responsible for overdue payments

AviationDecember 09, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Global automotive trade decreased 3 per cent in the third quarter but is expected to end the year with a 4 per cent growth, Unctad said. AFP
Global trade to hit record $33tn in 2024, but uncertainty looms for 2025

Outlook remains uncertain due to risks of expanded trade wars, US policy shifts and geopolitical challenges

EconomyDecember 05, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
An Airbus A350-900, the first Air France jet long-haul aircraft to use sustainable aviation fuel produced by France's Total. AFP
Aramco, TotalEnergies and SIRC to explore SAF plant in Saudi Arabia

Pact was announced during the French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the kingdom

EnergyDecember 03, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Pat Gelsinger unveils the Intel Gaudi 3 accelerator at a conference in Phoenix. Photo: Intel
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger retires amid competitive pressure

Following the news, Intel's stock jumped more than 3%

TechnologyDecember 02, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Aramco aims to achieve net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050. Bloomberg
Aramco buys 10% stake in Horse Powertrain to boost mobility solutions

The agreement is based on a $7.8bn valuation of the UK company, which is jointly owned by Renault Group and Geely

EnergyDecember 02, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
The UAE deregulated fuel prices in 2015, aligning them with market fluctuations. Christopher Pike / The National
UAE petrol prices to fall in December

Diesel price to go up, reflecting movements in the global oil market

EnergyNovember 30, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Brazil is one of the UAE's top trading partners in Latin America. Getty
Abu Dhabi Investment Group to invest $100bn in Brazil

Focus sectors will include technology, aviation, automotive manufacturing, finance and energy

EconomyNovember 29, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
By 2033, the initiative aims to add Dh20 billion a year to Dubai’s economy and create 120,000 jobs. Bloomberg
Dubai approves $204m for next phase of R&D programme to boost innovation economy

The programme aims to contribute $5.4bn annually to the emirate's GDP by 2033

TechnologyNovember 28, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
ADGM prepares to host Abu Dhabi Finance Week next month, expected to attract more than 20,000 delegates. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
ADGM draws more fund managers with Q3 assets under management up 215%

The financial hub sees rapid growth with new entrants boosting managed wealth significantly during the quarter

EconomyNovember 28, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Mubadala Capital aims to strengthen CI’s expansion strategy, particularly in the US. Victor Besa / The National
Mubadala Capital to take CI Financial private in $8.7bn deal

The all-cash transaction is expected to close by the second quarter of next year

EconomyNovember 25, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Guests interact with a robot at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
UAE ranked fifth globally in AI competitiveness

Emirates commended by Global Vibrancy Tool 2024 for government's commitment to technology

TechnologyNovember 22, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
The Central Bank of the UAE will oversee and regulate the operations of the company managing the KYC platform. Photo: Central Bank of UAE
UAE launches digital KYC platform to boost financial transparency

A newly established entity will be responsible for developing and managing the platform, with full legal authority to oversee its operations

BankingNovember 22, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
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