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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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The Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The UAE capital's hospitality sector was supported by 'steadier domestic and government-linked demand. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi top UAE occupancy rates in first half amid war fallout

Hotel operators turn to cost management strategies to offset conflict's challenges, JLL reports

EconomyAugust 11, 2026
Kuwaiti energy facilities are seen in Al Zour. The Opec member is expected to 'quickly' restore oil output once logistical conditions return to normal, according to Fitch Ratings. Reuters
Kuwait retains high-grade Fitch rating thanks to fiscal strength

Crude oil production expected to rebound and non-oil GDP should remain in positive territory

EconomyAugust 08, 2026
Apple has raised the prices of some of its products. Chris Whiteoak / The National
When the chips are up, gadget spending might go down

Pricing pressure due to higher semiconductor costs may force consumers to alter their splurging plans, especially for the upcoming holidays

TechnologyAugust 08, 2026
A Yemeni naval ship patrols the Red Sea. The Houthi rebels have announced a 'blockade' on Saudi exports in the sea. AFP
Volatile oil prices end week lower amid war uncertainty and Houthi Red Sea attacks

Iran-backed rebels launch strikes on Saudi Arabia, as US-Iran conflict simmers

EnergyAugust 07, 2026
The logistics centres serve Sainsbury's supermarkets, among others. Bloomberg
DP World to take over grocery storage assets in the UK

Deal will boost company's goal of building end-to-end services in Europe

EconomyAugust 06, 2026
A commercial vessel off Yemen's Hanish Island in the Red Sea. Tensions remain high in the waterway as Houthi rebels threaten to attack Saudi-linked ships. AFP
Brent oil back above $80 after Houthi attack on Saudi tanker

Crude continues to seesaw amid simmering tensions and uncertain negotiations

EnergyAugust 05, 2026
International Holding Company says its first-half performance was the result of 'disciplined capital allocation and active portfolio management'. Antonie Robertson / The National
Abu Dhabi's IHC posts more than 200% jump in second quarter profit to $3.5bn

Energy and mining revenue leaps 355 per cent in first half

MarketsAugust 05, 2026
Moove has now raised about $694 million across 17 funding rounds, according to data from industry tracker Crunchbase. Photo: Moove
UAE mobility company Moove valued at $2.1bn after Mubadala-led fundraising

Investment will help support new market launches and develop infrastructure

BusinessAugust 05, 2026
Plants vs Zombies is one of Electronic Arts' most recognisable video game franchises. Photo: PopCap
Saudi PIF completes $55bn Electronic Arts takeover in gaming push

Deal gives sovereign wealth fund control of publisher behind EA Sports FC, The Sims and Battlefield

TechnologyAugust 05, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman are in talks over how to handle the waterway. Reuters
Brent falls below $80 amid conflicting claims on US-Iran talks

Investors remain reluctant to fully price out risk of renewed escalation

EnergyAugust 04, 2026
Kirkuk, Iraq. The natural gas supplies from Dana Gas and Crescent Petroleum will flow to Kirkuk's Taza power station. EPA
Dana Gas starts gas deliveries to Iraqi power plant

Product from the expanded Khor Mor field in Kurdistan region to be supplied to federal utility

EnergyAugust 04, 2026
Critical infrastructure for electrification is one of the sectors KKR seeks to tap into in North America. Reuters
KKR raises $19.2bn for infrastructure fund

Fund will focus on opportunities across energy, digital infrastructure and industrial sectors in North America and Western Europe

BankingAugust 03, 2026
Jaywan cards support contactless payments, online purchases and cash withdrawals. Photo: Al Etihad Payments
UAE expands federal payment channels with Aani and Jaywan

Move aims to speed up government revenue collection while expanding digital payment options for customers

BankingAugust 03, 2026
The recent hacking incidents that involved OpenAI, Hugging Face, Modal Labs and Anthropic are another warning sign of how dangerous AI can become. Getty Images
It's AI problem now: Why bots attacking their brethren could quickly turn ugly

The already tangled web of AI just got even more complex, which should worry regulators and users

TechnologyAugust 02, 2026
A Houthi fighter in Yemen's capital Sanaa. The Iran-backed group has threatened shipping in the Red Sea. EPA
Oil posts biggest monthly gain since March amid uncertainty over Iran talks

Brent and WTI close the month with price gain of more than 20 per cent

EnergyJuly 31, 2026
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