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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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Nicholas Ho, commissioner of the China-led Belt and Road, at the initiative's summit in Hong Kong. Alvin R Cabral / The National
ExclusiveBelt and Road chief sees no friction with India-led trade corridor

Both economic routes have opportunity to work together, BRI commissioner Nicholas Ho says

EconomySeptember 11, 2026
The Oman Investment Authority's stand at the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong.
Qatar and Oman pitch Middle East-backed financing for infrastructure projects

Islamic finance will be able to complement conventional funding to accelerate development

EconomySeptember 10, 2026
Sophia Chong, executive director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, at the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong. Alvin R Cabral / The National
Hong Kong plans 'non-stop pipeline' of investments and trade offices in Mena

Trade missions to key Mena cities also on the table, Hong Kong trade body chief says

EconomySeptember 10, 2026
The Middle East Zone in the exhibition area at the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong. Alvin R Cabral / The National
Middle East 'economic might' to play key role in Belt and Road

China's major initiative calls for trade consensus in increasingly uncertain geopolitical climate

EconomySeptember 09, 2026
Workers use excavators to clear the mud at the Dhunge Bazaar in Nepal's Nuwakot district after flash floods and landslides hit the Nepal-Tibet border. AFP
Nepal-Tibet floods add to the world's growing natural disaster economic bill

Climate change-induced catastrophes are becoming increasingly deadly and hitting livelihoods harder

EconomyAugust 29, 2026
The Sennheiser HD 480 Pro headphones are aimed at professional users and audiophiles. Photo: Sennheiser
Gadget of the weekSennheiser HD 480 Pro goes back to basics in a wireless world

The studio-grade audio device is minimalistic and immersive

LifestyleAugust 28, 2026
Oil prices hit their highest level in late April, surging by about two thirds. Reuters
Oil prices swing between war risk and diplomacy after six months of Iran standoff

Attention is turning to the Fed and its impact on US inflation and interest rates

EnergyAugust 28, 2026
Global Ventures' headquarters in Dubai. It says the growth of emerging technology will help streamline key sectors. Alvin R Cabral / The National
Supply chains and talent to define next phase of venture capital in the UAE

Investments to remain strong beyond regional conflict, Global Ventures founder says

EconomyAugust 28, 2026
Prices per litre of unleaded petrol and diesel at a fuel station in Saluzzo, Italy. Governments have a number of options to tame prices at the pump, including tapping into strategic reserves and introducing fuel subsidies. AFP
How the UAE is setting petrol prices for September

Factors such as refinery costs, taxes and even natural phenomena can influence how much motorists will pay at the pump

EnergyAugust 27, 2026
A battery energy storage system facility operated by Muench Energie in Merseburg, Germany. The technology is being deployed at an increasingly fast rate around the world. EPA
Bess interests: Why battery storage is the missing link for renewables

Technology would address intermittent supply challenges, especially when prices go down

EnergyAugust 27, 2026
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Bandar Abbas, Iran. The key chokepoint remains a contentious issue in negotiations between the US and Iran. Reuters
Oil nears one-month low on 'constructive' Oman-Iran talks and halt to US strikes

Apparent progress in negotiations offers hope of lowering tensions

EnergyAugust 26, 2026
Drivers queue at a petrol station in Tehran. Iran's economy, used to decades-old hardships due to sanctions, is now bracing for another round from the US. AFP
Oil slides over 3% to hit one-week low as US unveils tough sanctions on Iran

Investors digesting potential effects of measures that aim to further hamper Tehran

EnergyAugust 25, 2026
Bank customers are increasingly relying on tech-powered services, which in turn compels lenders to stay ahead of the curve. Antonie Robertson / The National
Banks can't afford to fall behind on AI. But can they afford for it to fail?

As lenders accelerate their digital transformation, outages and geopolitical shocks are putting the resilience of their systems to the test

BankingAugust 25, 2026
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. The South Korean company is expected to have a smartphone shipment market share of 22.6 per cent in 2026. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Smartphone shipments to slip in 2026 as higher prices may leave limited options

Samsung forecast to edge past Apple as the world's biggest smartphone maker

TechnologyAugust 23, 2026
Real estate sales on Abu Dhabi's Al Hudayriyat Island hit Dh19 billion in the first half of 2026. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Al Hudayriyat Island tops Abu Dhabi property sales in first half of 2026

Saadiyat, Reem, Al Maryah and Yas islands also post strong sales despite challenges of regional war

PropertyAugust 21, 2026
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