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Alvin R Cabral

Alvin R Cabral

Business Reporter – Consumer & Technology
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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OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman speaking at OpenAI DevDay, the company's annual conference for developers, in San Francisco. AFP
What will OpenAI's third-party app integration mean for users?

The ChatGPT maker continues path to becoming an all-in-one experience

TechnologyOctober 07, 2025
Containers at Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port. Demand for logistics services in the UAE continues to grow during the current economic boom. Reuters
Blackstone and Abu Dhabi's Lunate team up to build $5bn Gulf logistics platform

Glide platform will target top-quality assets

EconomyOctober 06, 2025
Sales of the Tesla Cybertruck have been severely underwhelming, according to industry estimates. AFP
Tesla expands Gulf Cybertruck sales into Qatar

Region is part of the first wave of the EV's expansion outside North America

TechnologyOctober 03, 2025
A petrol station in Moscow. US President Donald Trump’s pressure on countries to stop buying Russian crude has affected oil prices. AFP
Oil prices post biggest weekly decline in three months ahead of Opec meeting

Expectations of additional supply from production group raising concerns of glut

MarketsOctober 03, 2025
Haagen-Dazs products are present in more than 90 countries. Getty Images
Adia and Goldman Sachs invest $4.23bn in Haagen-Dazs maker Froneri

The group of investors in the deal also include France's private equity company PAI Partners

BusinessOctober 02, 2025
Abu Dhabi's GDP in the three months to the end of June jumped 3.8 per cent to Dh306.3 billion ($83.4 billion). Getty Images
Abu Dhabi's economy up nearly 4% in Q2 on non-oil sector boost

Growth driven by key sectors including manufacturing, construction, finance and real estate

EconomyOctober 02, 2025
Canola crop in a field near Lara, south of Melbourne. Agriculture is one of Australia's key industries, which is boosting the demand for fertilisers. Bloomberg
Fertiglobe establishes unit in Australia with acquisition of Wengfu assets

Abu Dhabi company says move expands global footprint and strengthens resilience of portfolio

BusinessOctober 01, 2025
Mubadala headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Mena SWF activity comprised about 40 per cent of all activity globally. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi tops Mena sovereign wealth fund spending

Mubadala and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority made up nearly half of regional activity in first nine months of 2025

EconomyOctober 01, 2025
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is one of the major projects of Alec Holdings. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Alec Holding raises $381m in Dubai IPO

The offering on the Dubai Financial Market was 21 times oversubscribed

MarketsOctober 01, 2025
Sheikh Khalifa Bridge is seen in Abu Dhabi. The UAE capital has maintained long-standing ties with the US. Victor Besa / The National
Abu Dhabi enterprises on US roadshow to drum up trade and investment ties

More than 100 executives from 44 organisations will participate in campaign

EconomySeptember 30, 2025
The iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 17. Victor Besa / The National
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review: The best upgrade cycle

We did a nerve-wracking scratch test, too

TechnologySeptember 30, 2025
Tourists and residents are seen at a souk in the Dubai Creek area. The UAE's tourism sector offers a host of activities, including areas showcasing the country's heritage. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE commercial licences at nearly 40,000 on tourism-powered economic momentum

Hospitality and aviation are reflecting the UAE's leadership as incubators for companies, Economy Minister Abdulla bin Touq says

EconomySeptember 27, 2025
Traders are seen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. President Donald Trump's new tariffs have renewed uncertainty over the direction of the global economy. Reuters
Stock markets mostly up amid fresh uncertainty over Trump's new tariffs

Wall Street's weekly winning run ends while Europe defies new levies' effect on investor sentiment

MarketsSeptember 27, 2025
Boeing's factory in Renton, Washington. The plane maker will alternate with the US Federal Aviation Administration in issuing airworthiness certificates. AFP
Boeing given limited authority to issue its own airworthiness certificates

US Federal Aviation Administration confident embattled plane maker can conduct this safely

AviationSeptember 26, 2025
The cryptocurrency is on pace for a 6 per cent weekly drop. Reuters
Bitcoin heads for sharp weekly loss amid weak investor sentiment

Expiring crypto options worth $22 billion also dampening the mood

MarketsSeptember 26, 2025
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