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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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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he planned to hold a news conference on Monday 'to talk about exactly what we're going to do' about Iran. EPA
Oil posts 6% weekly gain while gold and Bitcoin jump on Treasury buyback plans

Crude up after US announcement of more punitive economic sanctions on Iran

EnergyAugust 21, 2026
The Arabian Shield in western Saudi Arabia is believed to hold deposits of valuable metals and rare earths. Photo: Saudi Press Agency
What is Arabian Shield? Why Saudi Arabia is keen to dig geological formation

The area is believed to hold vast mineral wealth that could become kingdom's next big export source

EnergyAugust 21, 2026
Dubai's supply of residential units topped 24,500 in the first half of 2026, according to the Dubai Land Department. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai property projects top $30bn in first half of 2026

New developments up 39 per cent annually as emirate maintains resilience amid conflict

PropertyAugust 20, 2026
The Apollo Go service uses Baidu's sixth-generation RT6 robotaxis. Photo: Uber
Uber and Baidu start driverless taxi service in Dubai

Apollo Go service will initially serve Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim

TechnologyAugust 20, 2026
The headquarters of Dubai Chambers. The industry body's agreement with India is expected to bring agentic AI into the mainstream business scene. Victor Besa / The National
Dubai accelerates India deal to adopt agentic AI

Agreement expected to help Indian tech firms expand in the Emirates

BusinessAugust 19, 2026
Saudi Arabia's mining strategy is a key pillar of its Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy. Photo: Saudi Press Agency
Aramco and Maaden form venture to tap Saudi Arabia’s $2.5tn mineral wealth

Venture to explore 182,000-square kilometre zone for copper, zinc, lead and rare earth deposits

EnergyAugust 18, 2026
Samsung says its Galaxy Z Fold8 series, released last month, posted record orders. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Samsung maintains smartphone market share lead in Middle East amid Iran war

Phone makers prioritise value over shipment volumes to maintain profitability, report finds

TechnologyAugust 15, 2026
A petrol station in London. High energy prices fuelled by the Iran war are expected to affect the UK economy. EPA
UK retains high Fitch rating, but rising energy prices to tame economic growth

Inflation to rise to 3.7 per cent by end of 2026

EconomyAugust 15, 2026
Ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Bandar Abbas, Iran. The key waterway remains a flashpoint between Washington and Tehran. Getty Images
Oil posts sharp weekly gain as US threatens Iran with 'indefinite' blockade and financial pain

Brent's weekly increase at nearly 6 per cent as supply fears reignite

EnergyAugust 14, 2026
Anthropic says its watermarking feature will be introduced on all its Claude platforms but has not offered any technical-level details on how it actually works. Reuters
Has Anthropic's new watermarking feature opened up another can of AI worms?

Move induced by EU AI Act raises red flags for reliability and how content will be treated

TechnologyAugust 12, 2026
The Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The UAE capital's hospitality sector was supported by 'steadier domestic and government-linked demand'. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi tops UAE occupancy rates in first half amid war fallout

Hotel operators turn to cost management strategies to offset conflict's challenges, JLL reports

EconomyAugust 11, 2026
Kuwaiti energy facilities are seen in Al Zour. The Opec member is expected to 'quickly' restore oil output once logistical conditions return to normal, according to Fitch Ratings. Reuters
Kuwait retains high-grade Fitch rating thanks to fiscal strength

Crude oil production expected to rebound and non-oil GDP should remain in positive territory

EconomyAugust 08, 2026
Apple has raised the prices of some of its products. Chris Whiteoak / The National
When the chips are up, gadget spending might go down

Pricing pressure due to higher semiconductor costs may force consumers to alter their splurging plans, especially for the upcoming holidays

TechnologyAugust 08, 2026
A Yemeni naval ship patrols the Red Sea. The Houthi rebels have announced a 'blockade' on Saudi exports in the sea. AFP
Volatile oil prices end week lower amid war uncertainty and Houthi Red Sea attacks

Iran-backed rebels launch strikes on Saudi Arabia, as US-Iran conflict simmers

EnergyAugust 07, 2026
The logistics centres serve Sainsbury's supermarkets, among others. Bloomberg
DP World to take over grocery storage assets in the UK

Deal will boost company's goal of building end-to-end services in Europe

EconomyAugust 06, 2026
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