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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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      Articles

      Corporate boards in the Middle East are the most confident about their value and the most forward-looking. Getty Images
      How AI is helping Middle East boardrooms reduce job cuts and future risks

      Region's corporate boards rank first globally at leveraging technology to boost value creation, Board Intelligence study finds

      TechnologyJune 11, 2026
      Taqa is a diversified utilities and energy group with investments in power and water generation. Victor Besa / The National
      Abu Dhabi wealth fund L'imad boosts stake in utility Taqa

      The additional stake was acquired through Abu Dhabi Power, a unit of the emirate's new investment vehicle

      EnergyJune 10, 2026
      The 2026 Fifa World Cup will run until July 19. AFP
      Workplace goals: How World Cup 2026 will impact Middle East employee productivity

      Flexible working arrangements and excuses for not coming in after late matches on the cards, GulfTalent survey shows

      EconomyJune 10, 2026
      A destroyed truck lies in Tehran. Iran's economy stands to lose the most both in terms of GDP contraction and value, according to the Institute for Economics and Peace. Reuters
      Cost of peace: Global economy missing out on $2.2 trillion due to US-Iran war

      Full economic effects of conflict yet to be felt, Institute for Economics and Peace says

      EconomyJune 09, 2026
      Gulf economies such as Kuwait could suffer the most if the Strait of Hormuz is closed until September. AFP
      How trade turmoil could deepen if Strait of Hormuz is shut until September

      Oil importers in Global South to feel supply shortage heat, analysts say

      EconomyJune 07, 2026
      Apple chief executive Tim Cook, right, will be succeeded by John Ternus on September 1. Photo: Apple
      Hey Siri, what could WWDC 2026 mean for Tim Cook, John Ternus and Apple's AI?

      There could be a pivotal moment for the company's AI strategy - and its incoming CEO can make a strong first impression

      TechnologyJune 06, 2026
      AD Ports Group owns 51 per cent of Safeen Drydocks, which was set up in 2023. Photo: AD Ports
      AD Ports' Safeen Drydocks signs Dh1.3bn shipbuilding contracts

      Contracts support UAE's aim to become a regional hub for maritime manufacturing

      EconomyJune 04, 2026
      SMEs and start-ups make up a significant proportion of businesses in the UAE. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Dubai launches initiative to make founding businesses more cost-efficient

      'SME in a box' programme supported by 18 major private companies

      TechnologyJune 04, 2026
      Between Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta and Microsoft, AI spending is estimated to exceed $700 billion this year. Getty Images
      Big Tech's misstep on $700bn AI bet may drive investors to 'breaking point'

      Rush to be part of technology race in short term jeopardises future investments into AI, say analysts

      TechnologyJune 04, 2026
      The ruins of Jaabar Citadel on Syria's Lake Assad reservoir in Raqqa province. AFP
      Syria sets up tourism police unit amid plans to build new attractions

      Rehabilitation of tourist and hospitality sites now a top priority, minister says

      EconomyJune 03, 2026
      Anthropic says it is working to fix the issue with Claude. AFP
      Anthropic's Claude goes offline in major outage due to 'capacity constraints'

      Logins work but service does not respond to queries

      TechnologyJune 02, 2026
      Dubai's Emirates NBD was the only bank in Evident's ranking that placed in the top three across more than two metrics. Victor Besa / The National
      Emirates NBD and FAB lead responsible AI index for Middle East and Africa

      Mature AI banks are more likely to grow their workforce, Evident survey finds

      BankingJune 02, 2026
      UAE fuel prices increased by more than 40 per cent between March and May. The National
      Lower prices to offer long-term relief despite UAE petrol costs rising in June

      Fundamental differences between Iran and Ukraine wars mean the market will probably to take longer to return to normality

      EnergyMay 30, 2026
      Residential buildings are seen in Dubai. Real estate was one of the top sectors that contributed to the UAE's GDP in 2025. Bloomberg
      UAE GDP hit $517bn in 2025 as non-oil sector grew 6.8%

      Trade, finance and construction among top contributors to economy

      EconomyMay 30, 2026
      As satellite data becomes part of the insurance process, the question is no longer whether insurers can see more – but how they use what they see
      UAE insurers are watching from space. What does that mean for your premium?

      Technology promises faster claims and more precise pricing but raises concerns over privacy and fairness

      TechnologyMay 28, 2026
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