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      Alvin R Cabral

      Alvin R Cabral

      Business Reporter – Consumer & Technology
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      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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      Agthia's water and food arm, which includes the Al Ain brand, continues to be a key driver for its business. Sammy Dallal / The National
      Abu Dhabi's Agthia posts 13% rise in first-quarter profit on resilient operations

      The ADQ unit's diversified portfolio helped boost revenue

      MarketsMay 12, 2026
      An artist's impression of one of Aldar Properties' upcoming developments in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Aldar
      Aldar to build community on undeveloped island as part of five megaprojects

      The developments, in partnership with DMT, will span a total of 20 million square metres

      EconomyMay 12, 2026
      A jewellery shop at Dubai Gold Souk. First-quarter demand for jewellery in the UAE fell by 40 per cent, the World Gold Council says. AFP
      Lacking lustre - Iran war dents demand for gold jewellery

      Demand is slumping, but buyers have not lost interest – they are waiting for the right opportunity, analysts say

      MarketsMay 07, 2026
      Ships are seen in the Strait of Hormuz from Musandam in Oman. Reuters
      Oil prices plunge on reports US and Iran nearing peace deal

      Brent sank as much as 10%, while WTI shed 12% in intraday trade

      MarketsMay 06, 2026
      Dennis Jol, chief executive of Abu Dhabi's energy AI company AIQ. Victor Besa / The National
      ExclusiveAIQ to boost UAE plans as it expects faster market activity

      Energy technology providers should react quickly with sector dynamics expected to change, CEO Dennis Jol says

      EnergyMay 04, 2026
      Vessels are seen at the Port of Fujairah, which has helped offset the effects of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz for UAE energy exports. EPA / UAE Presidential Court
      Abu Dhabi's and Qatar's credit ratings remain high-grade on robust fiscal buffers

      GDPs of both, however, are seen to contract in 2026 due to Iran crisis, Fitch and S&P say

      EconomyMay 02, 2026
      The UAE is South Korea’s largest trading partner in the Gulf. AFP
      UAE-South Korean Cepa takes effect in boost to economic ties

      Trade agreement is Seoul's first with a country in the Middle East

      EconomyApril 30, 2026
      Mutrah Corniche in Muscat. Oman's Vision 2040 strategy counts technology and AI among its key pillars. AFP
      Oman to build dedicated AI zone in economic diversification push

      Special incentives and benefits will be granted to projects set up in the area

      EconomyApril 30, 2026
      The Nasdaq Composite closed at a record high on Monday as technology stocks continued to climb. Bloomberg
      Why Big Tech stocks shouldn't rest on their laurels with oil and the Fed at play

      Sustaining growth becoming more important than bumper profits and beating expectations

      MarketsApril 30, 2026
      The US and Iranian blockades in the Strait of Hormuz remain in place. Reuters
      Brent edges closer to $120 amid US-Iran standoff

      Crude prices have risen by about 60% since conflict started

      EnergyApril 29, 2026
      The Dubai International Financial Centre is among the cornerstones of Dubai's growth ambitions and is aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda. Antonie Robertson / The National
      DIFC starts year strongly with 62% increase in new companies in first quarter

      Dubai's financial centre welcomed more than 250 firms in March alone despite regional conflict

      EconomyApril 29, 2026
      DeepSeek's new V4-Pro platform is trained on Huawei chips, not Nvidia tech. Reuters
      Will DeepSeek's new AI model crash Nvidia's $5tn party?

      Chinese upstart's V4-Pro LLM is ready to challenge US giant in power and pricing

      TechnologyApril 25, 2026
      QatarEnergy's LNG production site in Ras Laffan Industrial City. The company supplies about a fifth of the world's LNG supply. Reuters
      Global LNG supply drops by 20% as Iran war ripples through energy markets

      Production flips from double-digit growth to 8% drop in March, IEA says

      EnergyApril 24, 2026
      Electric scooters offered by sharing apps in New Delhi, India. The energy crisis has forced countries reliant on oil imports from the Middle East to promote alternative means of transport. Getty Images
      Oil posts sharp 16% weekly gain amid simmering Strait of Hormuz tensions

      Negotiations between the US and Iran continue to remain deadlocked

      MarketsApril 24, 2026
      Emirates is to become the most profitable airline by the end of this year, Tim Clark says. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Emirates boss expects strong rebound from Iran war

      UAE-made jet fuel readily available, says carrier's president

      AviationApril 23, 2026
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