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Alvin R Cabral

Alvin R Cabral

Business Reporter – Consumer & Technology
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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Traders at the New York Stock Exchange. Investors are anxious over whether the Fed will cut rates again following the longest US government shutdown. AP
Stock markets swing over tech bubble fears and non-committal Fed

Wall Street anxious over next interest rate decision, but gets rescued by Nvidia

MarketsNovember 15, 2025
Etihad Airways carried a record 16.1 million passengers in the first nine months of 2025. Photo: Etihad
Etihad Airways posts record nine-month profit as fleet expands

Net profit during January to September period reached $463 million

AviationNovember 14, 2025
WeRide's Robotaxi GXR will be used for Uber's autonomous vehicle service in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh for The National
Hands on with the hands off: We test ride driverless Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi

The National test rides Uber and WeRide's autonomous taxi before the companies roll out the service

TechnologyNovember 14, 2025
Industry leaders during a panel discussion at the Tech Diplomacy in the Mena Region conference in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. The National
Most Gulf companies stuck in 'pilot purgatory' when using AI

Private sector must move quickly to develop large-scale systems that deliver value, McKinsey report finds

TechnologyNovember 13, 2025
A warehouse at Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi, the largest operator of integrated economic zones in the UAE. Photo: Kezad
Aldar acquires Kezad assets for $155m to boost industrial property portfolio

Deal aimed at supporting developer's diversification strategy

PropertyNovember 12, 2025
The Almirante Tamandare floating production and storage vessel in the Buzios field off the coast of Rio de Janeiro. Brazil's state oil company is accelerating production from the Buzios field as crude prices hover near a five-year low and the global market braces for glut. Bloomberg
Oil posts weekly loss on oversupply fears before key market reports

Opec and IEA set to provide updates next week

MarketsNovember 07, 2025
A model of Aldar Properties' Fahid Island development in Abu Dhabi. The company continues to expand its portfolio as housing demand grows. Antonie Robertson / The National
Abu Dhabi's IHC has no plans to sell Aldar stake, CEO says

Biggest-listed UAE company remains committed to Aldar's sustainable development strategy

PropertyNovember 06, 2025
Dennis Jol, chief executive of AIQ, speaks in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National
Abu Dhabi's AIQ set to export AI products to global markets, CEO says

Adnoc-Presight joint venture running pilot projects in six countries in push for global footprint expansion, Dennis Jol says

TechnologyNovember 06, 2025
UAE residents can engage in cryptocurrency mining Through du Tech’s data centres across the UAE. Photo: Du
UAE residents can now mine for bitcoin using new du service

Users will be able to calculate how much Bitcoin they will earn

TechnologyNovember 02, 2025
Dubai Duty Free's October sales hit Dh805.6 million, its best month and an eighth record month so far in 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Diwali gold and Dubai chocolate help Dubai Duty Free post record monthly sales

The company is on track to exceed last year's sales record

AviationNovember 01, 2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, after the US central bank cut interest rates on Wednesday. AP
Wall Street lifted by hot Amazon, but Fed's cautious tone cools its momentum

Big Tech able to wrap up earnings season 'on solid footing'

MarketsNovember 01, 2025
Cathie Wood, chief executive of Ark Investment Management. Reuters
Ark Investment boss calms AI bubble fears as investors learned lessons

Middle East is emerging as leading player in technology, Cathie Wood says

MarketsNovember 01, 2025
The Abu Dhabi business scene continues to grow amid a spate of new and updated regulations that provide an investor-friendly environment across all sectors. Bloomberg
Abu Dhabi to allow renewal of expired economic licences without penalties

First phase of the programme targets licences that ran out before 2010

EconomyOctober 31, 2025
Adnoc Distribution has 977 service stations – 562 in the UAE, 172 in Saudi Arabia and 243 in Egypt. Photo: Adnoc Distribution
Adnoc Distribution to open family-friendly hubs at its service stations

New concept promises fuel, 'fun', retail and children's playgrounds

BusinessOctober 31, 2025
A Rosneft petrol station in Moscow. The company was one of two Russian energy majors that were hit with new sanctions. EPA
Oil prices post third straight monthly decline ahead of Opec meeting

News of US allegedly preparing to attack Venezuela triggers volatile trading

MarketsOctober 31, 2025
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