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Alvin R Cabral

Alvin R Cabral

Business Reporter – Consumer & Technology
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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Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
UAE to produce 60 trillion AI tokens to become world's 'factory of intelligence'

Investments and partnerships will play biggest role in achieving goal, AI Minister Omar Al Olama says

TechnologyDecember 04, 2025
The new Apple service is available on Watch Series 9, 10 and 11, shown above, and the second and third generations of Apple Watch Ultra, running on watchOS26. Reuters
Apple Watch hypertension alerts now available in UAE and Saudi Arabia

Tech company continues to bank on health services to maintain lead in smartwatches

TechnologyDecember 03, 2025
Masdar City hosts more than 2,000 companies from over 90 countries. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi's Masdar City opens first overseas office in China in bid to attract more investment

Move aimed at boosting profile on global economic stage

EconomyDecember 03, 2025
The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold on display at the company's shop in the Dubai Mall. Alvin R Cabral / The National
Galaxy Z TriFold: Samsung to release 500 devices in the UAE

The Emirates is one of only five locations selected for the launch of the device

TechnologyDecember 02, 2025
Shoppers at Dubai's Mall of the Emirates. The UAE's retail scene is one of its key attractions, alongside tourism and hospitality. The National
'Buy now, pay later' and online deals drive sales as UAE shoppers embrace Black Friday

Consumers are looking to upgrade their lifestyles as promotions give them more confidence to splurge

EconomyNovember 29, 2025
Etihad Airways said the software update on its Airbus A320 fleet was completed 'quickly and with minimal disruption'. Reuters
Etihad says Airbus A320 flights back to normal as airlines make critical update

Carriers have not experienced any major disruption

AviationNovember 29, 2025
The oil market has been supported by expectations that US Federal Reserve would cut interest rates in December, which would boost both economy and energy demand. Seen here, a pump jack mural in Texas. Reuters
Oil prices post fourth monthly drop amid Russia-Ukraine uncertainty

Plus, Opec+ is expected to maintain crude production levels at Sunday's meeting

MarketsNovember 28, 2025
Landmark Tower, the headquarters of Alpha Dhabi, in downtown Abu Dhabi. Christopher Pike / The National
Alpha Dhabi boosts stake in NMDC to boost industrial strategy

Company pays $435m to boost ownership to 76 per cent

EconomyNovember 27, 2025
WeRide's Robotaxi GX is now available in several areas of Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh for The National
Driverless robotaxis now available in Abu Dhabi

Service operated by Uber and WeRide operational in certain areas

BusinessNovember 26, 2025
ChatGPT is being used by several notable organisations in the UAE, according to creator OpenAI. AFP
OpenAI rolls out free data residency service in the UAE

New option delivers 'greater choice and confidence' to companies and institutions

TechnologyNovember 25, 2025
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi is the largest operator of integrated economic zones in the UAE. Photo: Kezad
Abu Dhabi's Kezad attracts $327m investment from Indian companies

New operations by Jindal Saw and Haldiram are expected to create about 1,300 jobs

EconomyNovember 21, 2025
Gemini 3 Pro can be accessed on the Chrome web browser's AI Mode tab. Reuters
Google promises 'more credible' AI search results with Gemini 3

Free update is now live on Chrome and will be on all mobiles by Thursday

TechnologyNovember 19, 2025
DarGlobal chief executive Ziad El Chaar says Trump International Hotel Maldives 'marks a global first'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Trump Organisation and Dar Global to develop tokenised luxury hotel in Maldives

Ownership shares will be sold during development phase, which companies say is a global first

PropertyNovember 18, 2025
Bitcoin, which hit a high of $126,251 in early October, has now dropped to about $90,000. Reuters
Bitcoin loses all gains it made in Trump crypto boom era

Uncertainty in the stock market, economic growth concerns and the Fed have caused vulnerability

TechnologyNovember 18, 2025
Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, chief executive of Sharjah real estate developer Arada. Victor Besa / The National
Arada to invest $428m in new UK project, tips 2028 for IPO

The developer plans to add 10,000 new homes in the UAE

PropertyNovember 17, 2025
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