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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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Majid Al Suwaidi, chief executive of the UAE's $30 billion climate fund Alterra. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Alterra's investments designed to hedge against AI bubble, says chief executive

UAE fund teams up with Italy's Domyn to develop sovereign climate intelligence system

TechnologyNovember 02, 2026
QatarEnergy facilities in the Mesaieed Industrial Area, south of Doha. The gas major said repairs to its assets damaged by Iranian strikes will take three to five years. AFP
Qatar's economy to rise 15 per cent in 2027 on gas recovery, S&P says

Ratings agency maintains its AA rating for Gulf nation

EconomyOctober 31, 2026
The cost of Super 98 petrol will drop to Dh4.16 a litre. The National
Surprise drop in UAE petrol prices for November

The decline will be the first after three months of steady increases amid global market volatility

EnergyOctober 31, 2026
The cryptocurrency industry is once again in a daze following the huge breach of Binance's systems. Victor Besa / the National
AnalysisBinance heist raises regulatory and investment questions

Investor worries and regulatory scrutiny are expected to be in focus amid fallout from hack

MarketsOctober 31, 2026
It's Rose Belmont's turn to wield the Vampire Killer whip and take on Lord Dracula. Photo: Konami
Video game of the weekCastlevania: Belmont's Curse is a comeback worth waiting for

Konami brings back its vampire-hunting franchise after 12 years with satisfying combat, plenty of secrets and a dose of nostalgia, although a few gameplay frustrations remain

Pop CultureOctober 30, 2026
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz remain high as the US and Iran continue negotiations to end their conflict. Reuters
Oil prices post sharp monthly rise and settle at six-month highs

Crude posted its fourth consecutive monthly gain with Brent touching $118

MarketsOctober 30, 2026
Estimates for the Binance security breach on Thursday project that about $6.3 billion in assets were affected. Reuters
Binance hack shows AI could worsen effects of crypto attacks

Using AI could break down even crypto platforms' most secure defences, analysts caution

MoneyOctober 30, 2026
The energy sector is working to ensure infrastructure will be able to meet AI-driven electricity demand. Antonie Robertson / The National
Nearly 90% of energy leaders boosted AI spending, Adnoc study finds

Two thirds expect AI to pay for itself, but pressure on power grid remains concern

EnergyOctober 29, 2026
Apple has a long-standing developer programme to help create apps for its products. Bloomberg
Apple gives backing to UAE's Coders HQ to boost app developer pool

Members will be able to tap into company's training assets, including Swift programming

TechnologyOctober 29, 2026
Ships in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Bandar Abbas, Iran. Reuters
Oil prices up due to Houthi strikes and US threat to renew Iran war

Crude remains at multi-month highs as supply fears linger

EnergyOctober 28, 2026
Apple says its new M6 iMac line-up has up to 12 times faster on-device AI performance. Photo: Apple
Apple unveils M6-powered Macs before touchscreen MacBook debut

Latest hardware promises faster AI performance as tech giant gears up for expected touchscreen MacBook debut

TechnologyOctober 27, 2026
Apollo Global Management chief executive Marc Rowan speaks exclusively to The National - with Manus Cranny
Marc Rowan on why Apollo has taken a $1 billion stake in Mubadala Capital

Asset management veteran who oversees $1 trillion portfolio backs Abu Dhabi fund's US expansion

BankingOctober 27, 2026
Daniel Sennheiser says AI should be used as a support tool in creating music. Alvin R Cabral / The National
AI will not replace human musicians as it lacks originality, Sennheiser boss says

Tech should be used as tool to support creativity and not dilute it, Daniel Sennheiser says

TechnologyOctober 24, 2026
A petrol price increase in the UAE in November would be the fourth consecutive monthly rise. Getty Images
UAE petrol prices expected to rise again in November

Recovery in Middle East crude supplies does not mean energy market has returned to normal

EnergyOctober 23, 2026
Investors in the UAE are more active in their business plans compared with others around the world, an HSBC study has shown. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE ranks third globally for quality of life satisfaction among the affluent

Nearly 90% are confident about their financial future, HSBC study shows

EconomyOctober 22, 2026
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