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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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Lei Jun, founder, chairman and chief executive of Xiaomi Group, during the unveiling of the Xiaomi 17 series in Beijing, China. EPA
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max sounds familiar and intriguing at the same time

Second touchscreen display on the rear could attract users out of curiosity

TechnologySeptember 26, 2025
Dubai International Financial Centre is home to more than 1,500 FinTech and AI companies. Antonie Robertson / The National
Fourth for FinTech: Dubai rises in world financial centre index

Dubai also makes top 10 for professional services, government and regulatory and trading sectors

EconomySeptember 25, 2025
Customers queue before the opening of the Apple Store at Al Jimi Mall in Al Ain on Thursday. Ahmed Ramzan for The National
Apple pledges support for UAE sustainability as it opens fifth store in Al Ain

Company's growing investment reflects country's importance to its retail strategy, senior vice president says

TechnologySeptember 25, 2025
Thomas Pramotedham, chief executive of Presight, Mansoor Al Mansoori, vice chairman of Presight, and Mahmoud Adi, founding partner of Shorooq, during the fund's launch. Photo: Presight and Shorooq
Abu Dhabi's Presight and Shorooq launch $100m AI fund

Fund to be hosted at ADGM aims to attract global entrepreneurs and give them access to UAE's resources

TechnologySeptember 23, 2025
The Museum of the Future in Dubai. The emirate's status as a leading destination for foreign deirect investment is the result of its 'futuristic development vision', Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, says. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai leading destination for greenfield FDI with record number of projects

The emirate held a global market share of 8% and 56% in the Middle East

EconomySeptember 22, 2025
King Fahd Highway in Riyadh. The World Bank's new regional office is located in the kingdom's capital. Bloomberg
World Bank boosts Middle East presence with new office in Saudi Arabia

Move acknowledges Riyadh's emergence as a 'global convener' of knowledge development

EconomySeptember 22, 2025
A ventriloquist entertains guests at du's 5G+ network and Apple iPhone pick-up event in Dubai on Friday. Alvin R Cabral / The National
Du says 5G+ network to deliver up to double internet speed in UAE

Evolved wireless service expected to provide up to double current internet speeds

TechnologySeptember 19, 2025
Shafeeq Malabar. iPhone 17and Air launch day in the UAE. Apple Store, Dubai Mall, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Morning prayers and a long wait - fans queue to get hands on new iPhone 17

Only customers who pre-ordered the phones were allowed in stores on Friday

TechnologySeptember 19, 2025
The Apple iPhone Air is slim but strong. Victor Besa / The National
Apple iPhone Air review: The skinny on the MacBook-level smartphone

Device is ultra-compact and has battery life of up to 40 hours

TechnologySeptember 19, 2025
Piyush Goyal, India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, speaking to reporters at the Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Victor Besa / The National
India has no problem with US despite tariffs, minister says

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says negotiations between two countries progressing 'without friction'

EconomySeptember 18, 2025
The iPhone 17 Pro Max during its launch at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. AFP
Apple says no walk-in sales on iPhone 17 and Air launch day

Apple stores will only accept customers who have pre-ordered phones on Friday before in-store sales resume on Saturday

TechnologySeptember 16, 2025
The ADGM building on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Ruel Pableo for The National
Abu Dhabi's ADGM boosts data protection for insurance and education

Clearer guidelines on a wider scale aimed at sheltering most vulnerable

TechnologySeptember 16, 2025
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 on display during the company's launch of the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air at its headquarters in California. Bloomberg
Apple receives US approval for blood pressure monitor on its smartwatches

Tool to detect hypertension to be available in more than 150 countries by end of September

TechnologySeptember 13, 2025
Traders observe a moment of silence at the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, to mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Reuters
Stock markets mostly up on optimism Fed will finally cut interest rates

Analysts pricing in two or three rate reductions in 2025 with the first potentially at next week's FOMC meeting

MarketsSeptember 13, 2025
The Noor Solar Technology plant at Dubai Investments Park. The park hosts more than 4,200 companies. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai Investments considers IPO for flagship industrial park

Growth in company listings reflects UAE's sustained momentum

MarketsSeptember 12, 2025
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