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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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      The new Apple iPhone 17e series. Photos and videos taken by The National were a little brighter than with its predecessor, the iPhone 16e. Photo: Apple
      Apple iPhone 17e review: Flexing those price muscles once again

      What's become an annual tradition is now perhaps an attempt to lure more budget-conscious users

      TechnologyApril 22, 2026
      Iraqi oil lorries stuck between Tartus and Latakia, Syria. Iraq is reportedly rerouting oil through Syria to load on tankers near the Baniyas port refinery while the Strait of Hormuz is blocked. EPA
      Oil prices jump 5% amid uncertainty over US-Iran ceasefire

      Clock ticks towards Wednesday deadline with vague signals from US President

      MarketsApril 21, 2026
      John Ternus is to become Apple's next chief executive on September 1, taking over from Tim Cook. EPA
      New chief John Ternus leads Apple into AI era with hardware at its core

      Man behind development of iPad, AirPods, Mac line and silicon chips takes the reins at pivotal moment

      TechnologyApril 21, 2026
      The Baniyas port refinery on the Mediterranean Sea is seen in Iraq. About 90 per cent of the country's crude exports pass through the Strait of Hormuz. AFP
      Moody's changes Bahrain and Iraq's outlook to negative over war fallout

      Jordan remains stable on 'solid' macroeconomic policymaking

      EconomyApril 18, 2026
      A satellite image shows the ship movement at the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. Reuters
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      Ships abort attempt to cross Strait of Hormuz as US and Iran trade threats once again

      A group of 20 vessels tried to transit, but turned back and are sitting idle

      BusinessApril 18, 2026
      The Port of Neom, part of Saudi Arabia's $500 billion mega project. Photo: Neom
      Saudi Arabia repositions Neom as logistics hub

      Kingdom recalibrates mega project as war exposes flaws in trade routes

      EconomyApril 17, 2026
      A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Investors weclomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts caution that oil prices will remain high in the near future. Reuters
      Wall Street up and oil down as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz 'completely open'

      Investors are now 'increasingly pricing a contained geopolitical scenario'

      BusinessApril 17, 2026
      Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, witnessing the signing of an agreement between the UAE and China to boost the flow of investment capital, in Beijing. Photo: Ministry of Investment
      UAE and China sign initial pact to boost investment flows

      Public and private sector bodies to co-operate as nations aim for 'lasting value'

      EconomyApril 15, 2026
      Google has continued to expand its initiatives and activities in the Middle East. Reuters
      Google launches Personal Intelligence in Arab world

      Service promises to provide answers 'even for the toughest questions'

      TechnologyApril 14, 2026
      The UAE Central Bank building in Abu Dhabi. Bloomberg
      UAE and Philippines to develop digital currencies and link payment systems

      Central banks sign agreement focused on FinTech and boosting economic ties

      EconomyApril 14, 2026
      AD Ports Group has been pushing to grow its international footprint amid rising opportunities in global trade and logistics. Photo: AD Ports Group
      AD Ports boosts Middle Corridor strategy with Black Sea deal

      Agreement to help the company tap into Eastern and Central Europe routes

      EconomyApril 14, 2026
      A grocery store in London. Higher oil and gas prices and other factors tied to the Middle East conflict would influence the direction of inflation in the UK, S&P Global says. EPA
      S&P sees lower UK and Egypt GDP growth on war-related disruption

      Countries cautioned about hits linked to inflation, trade and energy costs

      EconomyApril 11, 2026
      US President Donald Trump is seen on screens on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Bloomberg
      US-Iran ceasefire triggers sentiment-driven stock market rally

      Wall Street posts biggest weekly gains since November

      MarketsApril 11, 2026
      The UAE is one of only two Middle East countries that have hosted the World Bank-IMF meetings. Victor Besa / The National
      Abu Dhabi to host World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in 2029

      The key economic summit returns to the UAE 26 years after Dubai's hosting

      EconomyApril 10, 2026
      Dubai's real estate market remains 'a secure and stable destination for long-term investment'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Dubai property deals up 31% at $68.6bn in first quarter as investor base surges

      Luxury segment continues to attract more investment

      BusinessApril 09, 2026
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