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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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As First Abu Dhabi Bank’s largest shareholder, Mubadala Investment Company plans to subscribe for its full pro-rata entitlement in the rights issue. Victor Besa / The National
UAE's biggest bank FAB to raise $4.08bn to boost next phase of growth strategy

More than 1.1 billion new shares will be offered at $3.68 each

BankingNovember 11, 2026
The German company is developing a new unit in the UAE to boost its operations. Photo: DHL
DHL to boost network in eastern UAE amid regional uncertainty

German company's freight unit will strengthen its position near Khor Fakkan and Fujairah, MEA chief executive says

EconomyNovember 08, 2026
Residential buildings near the Aldar Properties headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The real estate sector is a key part of the economies of the wider UAE. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi property transactions jump 76% to Dh171bn in first nine months of 2026

Real estate sector maintains momentum amid Iran war uncertainty

PropertyNovember 07, 2026
Solar panels in Dubai. The UAE has continued to champion the use of renewable energy as part of its economic diversification efforts. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE to become world's biggest generator of solar electricity by 2031, IEA says

Middle East's renewable energy capacity set to triple in the next six years, agency says in annual report

EnergyNovember 07, 2026
Elon Musk unveils the Tesla Cybertruck in 2019. The company has fallen well short of its sales expectations. AFP
Elon Musk says Tesla will stop making Cybertrucks in 2027

Much-hyped electric pick-up truck failed to meet sales expectations owing to variety of issues and durability concerns

TechnologyNovember 06, 2026
The Apple MacBook Pro with the M6 chip is being positioned for students, creators, developers and business professionals. Photo: Apple
Apple M6 MacBook Pro review: Price it in if you're upgrading

More cores and AI tools packed in a familiar shell will put its price tag to the test

TechnologyNovember 06, 2026
Emaar Development on Thursday also reported a sharp rise in third-quarter profit. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Emaar plans to delist construction unit after board approves $3.3 billion buyout

The buyout offer is being driven by 'strategic considerations'

MarketsNovember 05, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman. Iran's navy said an oil tanker in an 'unsafe zone' in the waterway struck a mine and caught fire. Reuters
Oil rebounds from two-month low as uncertainty lingers over Iran war

Crude prices remain vulnerable to renewed volatility as refined fuel supplies remain disrupted

EnergyNovember 05, 2026
Syed Shueb, the chief executive of Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company. Victor Besa / The National
IHC more than doubles net profit in first nine months of 2026

Real estate and construction activity continues to support its revenue

MarketsNovember 05, 2026
Emirates carried 21.8 million passengers between April and September, 22 per cent less than the same period a year earlier. EPA
Emirates airline posts $903m in half-year profit despite regional disruption

Dubai airline's profit declined by 66 per cent annually while revenue also dropped 13 per cent

AviationNovember 05, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 08: (L-R) Co-founder of Google and former President of Alphabet Sergey Brin, U. S. President Donald Trump and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang look on during the Golden Age of American Innovation Summit at the Institute of Peace on October 08, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump is expected to award some of the nation's highest scientific honors to technology leaders including Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Michael Dell, and Satya Nadella. Win McNamee / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by WIN MCNAMEE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Will Democrats stop Trump's 'flourishing' AI and data centre policies?

Republican loss of Senate and House ends largely unregulated tech sector run

TechnologyNovember 04, 2026
The US midterm results are seen as a message from American voters who have voiced their frustration over high inflation and soaring gas prices as a result of the war in Iran. Bloomberg
Brent oil slides to $94 on Iran uncertainty after US midterms

Markets looking for clues over America's direction on Iran war

EnergyNovember 04, 2026
The expansion of Borouge International's ethane cracker 2 plant in Abu Dhabi will add 230,000 tonnes of annual ethylene production capacity. Photo: Borouge
Borouge International raises 2030 annual target

Company also boosts European projects as it positions UAE as leading global chemicals player

BusinessNovember 04, 2026
Nammos Resort Ras El Hekma in Egypt, which was developed with the backing of Alpha Dhabi unit ADMO Lifestyle. Alpha Dhabi is taking a 'disciplined' approach in seeking expansion for its international hospitality portfolio. Photo: ADMO Lifestyle
Alpha Dhabi expects hospitality to play key role in international portfolio

Overseas expansion will remain 'disciplined' to align with long-term value strategy, senior executive says

EconomyNovember 04, 2026
Binance has been trying to find out how a hacker managed to breach its systems, putting billions of dollars at risk. Getty Images
Binance says fake job interviews and internal AI tool used in $6.3bn heist

Crypto platform has rebuilt systems and decommissioned credentials of tokens related to affected engineers

MoneyNovember 03, 2026
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