Alvin R Cabral

Alvin R Cabral

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 seventh-generation iPad mini, which comes with the A17 Pro chip, supports the Apple Pencil Pro. Photo: Apple
Apple iPad mini 7 review: Don't let its size fool you

More storage and Pencil Pro support make it a versatile portable tool

October 22, 2024
A petrol station in Beijing. China provided a lift for oil prices by lowering two key interest rates to historic lows in an effort to shore up spending and demand in the world's second-biggest economy. EPA
Oil prices bounce back after steep decline on China's move to boost its economy

Brent and WTI are both down more than 10% since the Israel-Gaza war broke out more than a year ago

October 21, 2024
PWC says Saudi Arabia's Tadawul accounted for more than 61 per cent of total GCC IPO proceeds in the second quarter of this year. AFP
Saudi Arabia's United International Holding to proceed with IPO on main market

The company, a unit of electronics retailer Extra, will offer 7.5 million shares of its total capital in the public float

October 20, 2024
Bader Al Lamki, chief executive of Adnoc Distribution, with an AI-powered robotic arm used to charge electric vehicles at the company's stand during Gitex Global in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Adnoc Distribution developing more than 20 AI tools to optimise operations

New technologies will help the company cut $34 million in costs in five years, Bader Al Lamki says

October 20, 2024
David Hadley, chief executive of NMC Healthcare, at the Oracle stand during Gitex Global in Dubai on Thursday. Antonie Robertson / The National
NMC to spend 'millions of dollars' to open new health centres

Dubai is a 'big focus' and has grown significantly since the opening of its two hospitals, David Hadley says

October 17, 2024
Emerging technologies are rapidly transforming industries and redefining societal norms, the World Economic Forum says. Getty / Nick Donaldson
UAE targets long-term cyber resilience in face of hacking threat

Entry points for potential attacks growing quickly, creating need for more proactive measures for emerging technology, WEF study reports

October 17, 2024
The use of secure cloud solutions to store and manage data is part of the technology strategy of the Abu Dhabi government. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority partners with Core42

Authority aiming to expand operations and continue investment in AI and Big Data, official says

October 16, 2024
An agricultural technology model, powered by artificial intelligence and robotics, is on show at the du stand at Gitex Global in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Du's new AgriTech service seeks to sow success in untapped AI fields

The Dubai telco is also showing smart architecture, smart warehousing and a next-generation sustainable data centre

October 16, 2024
Dubai began supervised testing of driverless vehicles on its public roads in October last year. Khushnum Bhandari/ The National
Gitex 2024: Dubai Taxi Company partners with Bolt and is open to using driverless cars in future

Partnership aims for 80 per cent of taxi hailing to be done through online bookings

October 15, 2024
Hassan Al Naqbi, chief executive of Abu Dhabi's Khazna Data Centres, at the Gitex Global technology exhibition in Dubai on Monday. Pawan Singh / The National
Abu Dhabi's Khazna unveils UAE's largest data centre

The 100MW facility will be followed by two more 30MW data centres in the coming weeks, chief executive Hassan Al Naqbi says

October 15, 2024
Visitors to the UAE Cyber Security Council at the Gitex Global technology exhibition in Dubai on Monday. A majority of senior executives in the UAE said they trust the effectiveness of AI in dealing with cyber threats, a report from Palo Alto Networks shows. Pawan Singh / The National
Gitex 2024: High spending on AI not magic bullet, says Palo Alto Networks

Nearly 98% of senior executives in the UAE plan to increase AI spending, new study finds

October 15, 2024
Ammar Al Malik, executive vice president of commercial at Tecom Group and managing director of Dubai Internet City, at Gitex Global in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Internet City
Dubai Internet City companies up 10% in first half of 2024

Tech business district plans to add premium office spaces across more than 46,000 square metres at expansion developments

October 15, 2024
Visitors at Gitex Global in Dubai, where Deloitte presented its report on sustainability. Pawan Singh / The National
Climate change is key priority for Middle East executives, study finds

Investments in sustainability have been held back by concerns over greenwashing, Deloitte says

October 14, 2024
Abdulla bin Touq, Minister of Economy, speaking on the first day of Gitex Global in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE aims to be leading global voice in 'battleground' for AI policies

Adopting AI principles crucial for supporting growth, Minister of Economy Abdulla bin Touq says at Gitex

October 14, 2024
A petrol station in St Petersburg, Florida, where damage from Hurricane Milton has affected distribution of fuel. Reuters
Oil prices record second weekly gain on Israel-Iran tensions

Brent and WTI posted 1% increase after a rollercoaster week

October 11, 2024