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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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Abu Dhabi-headquartered Mubadala said the deal will support the UAE's Make it in the Emirates initiative. Victor Besa / The National
Mubadala buys 49% stake in Spanish pipes manufacturer

The move aims to boost the UAE's manufacturing capabilities

EnergyNovember 01, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
An Apple store in Walnut Creek, California. Bloomberg
Apple reports 36% earnings drop on $10bn tax and expects single-digit growth ahead

Boosted by the launch of the iPhone 16 series, the company's premier product surged 6% in the last quarter

MarketsOctober 31, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate against Barclays's purchase of Tesco Bank outside the Royal Courts of Justice in London. EPA
Barclays sells its shares in Israeli defence firm Elbit

The move follows a campaign by activists pressuring the bank to end its involvement with the defence company

BankingOctober 31, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Microsoft has committed to building Azure into an AI supercomputer for the world. Bloomberg
Microsoft beats analyst estimates on AI-driven cloud demand

Demand continues to be higher than company's available capacity, says Microsoft finance chief Amy Hood

MarketsOctober 30, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
A Meta store in Burlingame, California. Bloomberg
Meta forecasts revenue above estimates while cautioning about growing Reality Labs losses

Since 2020, Reality Labs unit has recorded an operating loss of more than $58bn

MarketsOctober 30, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Google headquarters in Mountain View, California. Bloomberg
Google parent Alphabet reports strong Q3 earnings

Strong quarterly outlook, driven by Google’s cloud business, kicks off major earnings week for tech companies

MarketsOctober 29, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
FILE PHOTO: Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X looks on during the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, U. S. , May 6, 2024. REUTERS / David Swanson / File Photo
'There is 20 per cent chance AI goes bad': Musk warns at FII

The Tesla CEO was speaking at the Future Investment Initiative summit in Saudi Arabia

TechnologyOctober 29, 2024
Salim A. Essaid
Du's mobile customer base increased 2.7 per cent annually to 8.3 million subscribers in the last quarter. Sarah Dea / The National
Du posts 42.7% profit increase in Q3 with highest quarterly profit in three years

Dubai telco reports rise in both mobile and fixed services revenues

MarketsOctober 28, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Boeing 777 freighters and 777X are assembled at the Everett production centre in Washington. AFP
Boeing to raise $19bn amid financial challenges and mounting losses

Plane maker plans to offer 90 million shares of common stock and $5bn in depositary shares

AviationOctober 28, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Voters cast their ballots during the first day of early voting at a polling station in Detroit, Michigan, on October 19. Bloomberg
Investors favour Trump over Harris for US economic leadership, survey finds

Nearly 55% of investors feel that Joe Biden’s economic record could harm Harris’s chances of winning

EconomyOctober 24, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
A Tesla Cybertruck at the Dubai Police stand at Gitex Global in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Tesla stock price rises 12% on plans to launch cheaper vehicles and ride-hailing app

Texas company's chief executive Elon Musk expects vehicle growth to reach between 20% and 30% next year

MarketsOctober 23, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Dubai has emerged as a prominent hub for start-ups, driven by strong government backing through various initiatives. Bloomberg
New Dubai platform aims to ignite the start-up scene

Digital platform aims to attract 5,000 venture capitalists and 500 partners

TechnologyOctober 22, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
President Sheikh Mohamed with Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi in December. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
UAE and Russia aim to boost economic ties amid presidential visit

President Sheikh Mohamed will participate in the 16th Brics summit in Kazan from October 22 to 24

EconomyOctober 18, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
Seven-time world F1 champion Lewis Hamilton is promoting a brighter, positive, more inclusive AI future. Getty
F1 champion Lewis Hamilton calls for responsible AI amid G42-Mercedes partnership

British racer emphasises on astute use of AI to better humanity

TechnologyOctober 16, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
The number of EVs in Dubai reached 25,929 by the end of December. Photo: Dewa
Tesla and UAEV licensed to operate EV charging points in Dubai

The Emirates wants half the vehicles on its roads to be electric or hybrid by 2050

TechnologyOctober 16, 2024
Alkesh Sharma
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