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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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AI mistakes from high-profile techonology companies tend to attract more attention – and scrutiny. Reuters
Meta's Muse AI disaster exposes Big Tech's costly pattern of getting things wrong

From charging a customer for 260 McNuggets to recommending unsafe cancer treatments, the list of high-profile AI failures keeps growing

TechnologyJuly 12, 2026
Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh. The kingdom's economy has been boosted by strong consumer spending and improving business confidence. Getty Images
Fitch maintains Saudi Arabia's rating but forecasts slower growth amid war challenges

GDP growth expected to be lower at 0.6% but strong fiscal buffers will continue to support the economy

EconomyJuly 11, 2026
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, admitted it 'missed the mark' with its botched Muse Image AI tool. Reuters
Meta forced to pull Muse AI image tool amid backlash over privacy

The automatic opt-in for Instagram users sparked fears user likenesses could be misused

TechnologyJuly 11, 2026
An artist's impression of Aldar Properties' Yas Point, which will be built over 600,000 square metres. Photo: Aldar Properties
Aldar unveils plans for $1.63bn Yas Point to boost Abu Dhabi's lifestyle appeal

Waterfront development will feature five-star resort as well as 1,600 homes

BusinessJuly 10, 2026
EGA's Al Taweelah plant was hit in an Iranian drone attack during the regional war. Photo: Mubadala
EGA restarts production at Al Taweelah alumina refinery

Technical capability for full production expected by end of 2026

EconomyJuly 10, 2026
Dubai's economic growth highlights the success of the emirate’s 'diversified and agile economic model'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai's GDP grew to Dh232bn in first quarter despite Iran war

Non-oil sector remains a strong pillar, with wholesale and retail sector continuing to be the biggest contributor

EconomyJuly 08, 2026
Dubai Taxi Company's business lines feature taxi, limousine, bus and last-mile delivery bike services. Chris Whiteoak / The National
DTC to run 9,500 cabs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi after National Taxi acquisition

Move will give group 60 per cent market share in Dubai and 12 per cent in Abu Dhabi

BusinessJuly 08, 2026
A shopkeeper has his store repaired after Israeli military strikes on the southern Lebanese coastal city of Tyre. Job losses in the country have been distributed unevenly across economic sectors. AFP
Lebanon's private-sector workforce cut by one-third as war worsens crisis

Displacement from conflict zones is main driver of job losses, UN agency study shows

EconomyJuly 07, 2026
Gold has become a strategic reserve asset rather than a reactionary asset during crises, analysts say. Reuters
How gold's safe-haven appeal has evolved during Iran war and geopolitical uncertainty

Central banks, households and shifting geographical demand shake up precious metal's status quo

MarketsJuly 04, 2026
The price of crude has been largely stable – and declining steadily – despite last week's flare-up between the US and Iran. Reuters
Brent oil slips closer to $70 as market keeps watch on US-Iran talks

Supply worries have further been eased as traffic volume in Strait of Hormuz continues to increase

EnergyJuly 02, 2026
Yarub Badr, Syrian Minister Of Transport, says his country has started to build railways. AFP
ExclusiveSyria ready for proposed Iraq-Gulf corridor bypassing Strait of Hormuz

Transport Minister Yarub Badr says Damascus welcomes proposals for route through Iraq

MENAJuly 01, 2026
The costs for imported building materials have increased by up to 25 per cent compared to pre-conflict levels. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE contractors are absorbing higher building costs, Moody's says

Abu Dhabi and Sharjah property markets most resilient amid growing number of buyers

PropertyJuly 01, 2026
WhatsApp has more than three billion users globally, making it the biggest online messaging platform. AFP
Why WhatsApp's new anonymity feature fails to quash security fears

New username option aims to prevent unwanted communication but scammers set to test system

TechnologyJune 30, 2026
Ships at anchor around Qaboos Port in Muscat, Oman. More ships are now able to transit the Strait of Hormuz, easing crude supply worries. Getty Images
Brent oil below prewar levels as Strait of Hormuz traffic improves

Analysts say return to normal supply levels will take more time due to tanker queues and safety guarantees

EnergyJune 26, 2026
Apple has raised the price of its iPad and MacBook products due to the rising cost of memory and storage chips. The company said iPhone prices will not be affected. AFP
Apple raises MacBook and iPad prices as chip costs bite

Increase comes after years of company largely freezing prices on its products despite adding new features

TechnologyJune 25, 2026
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