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      Alkesh Sharma

      Alkesh Sharma

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      Based out of Toronto, Alkesh Sharma is a Technology Correspondent reporting for The National from North America. With an experience of over 15 years in journalism to his credit, he has worked across Asia and the Middle East and globe trotted to cover important technology events from the East to the West end of the world. He has been covering the Big Tech companies, consumer tech and telecoms for The National since 2018. Prior to joining The National, he has worked with leading media outlets across India and the UAE.

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      A Carrefour supermarket in Muscat. Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim has announced it will close Carrefour stores in Oman. AFP
      What’s behind the closure of Carrefour stores in Oman and Jordan?

      Carrefour-operator Majid Al Futtaim set to open new HyperMax grocery stores in both countries

      EconomyJanuary 10, 2025
      Adnoc's Ruwais LNG complex is expected to become operational in 2028. Photo: Adnoc
      Adnoc Gas awards $2.1bn in contracts for LNG infrastructure

      Move is part of Abu Dhabi company's $15bn capital expenditure plan

      EnergyJanuary 09, 2025
      Meta has announced that the Community Notes system will replace its third-party fact-checking programme. AFP
      Why is Meta ending fact checking and what does it mean for users?

      Company claims change will promote free expression and address concerns about bias in content moderation

      TechnologyJanuary 08, 2025
      DP World's Jebel Ali port terminal in Dubai. Photo: DP World
      DP World hits 100 million TEU capacity as it looks to boost global trade

      Company’s global gross container handling capacity jumped by 5% in the past year

      EconomyJanuary 07, 2025
      Hussain Sajwani, founder and chairman of Damac Properties, at a news conference with US president-elect Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida. AP Photo
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      Damac from UAE to invest $20 billion in US data centres

      President-elect Donald Trump says first phase of project will keep US at cutting edge of technology

      BusinessJanuary 07, 2025
      AGI is an advanced form of artificial intelligence capable of performing any intellectual task that a human can do. Reuters
      What we know so far about OpenAI's artificial general intelligence

      ChatGPT's parent company aims to have its first AI agents in the workforce this year

      TechnologyJanuary 07, 2025
      The main drivers behind voice technology adoption are speed and convenience, according to a latest report. Alamy
      Apple’s $95m Siri lawsuit settlement raises privacy concerns

      US company facing allegations that its voice assistant unlawfully recorded and retained user conversations, even when not triggered

      TechnologyJanuary 03, 2025
      Abu Dhabi is working to diversify its economy away from hydrocarbons and expand its non-oil sector. Victor Besa / The national
      Abu Dhabi economy jumps 4.5% in third quarter on non-oil sector boost

      Emirate's non-oil economic output increased by 6.6% in the July-September period

      EconomyDecember 31, 2024
      AD Ports is expanding its reach and investing in projects globally. AP
      AD Ports awards Egypt’s Hassan Allam contract for Safaga Terminal on Red Sea coast

      Terminal is part of company's nearly $349m investment in Egypt over past three years

      EconomyDecember 18, 2024
      The UAE Central Bank typically aligns its interest rate decisions with those of the Fed due to the dirham's peg to the US dollar. Ryan Carter / The National
      UAE Central Bank lowers interest rates following US Federal Reserve move

      Regulator cuts base rate for overnight deposit facility by 25 basis points

      EconomyDecember 18, 2024
      The war has displaced nearly 1.9 million people, or about 90 per cent of Gaza's population. Getty Images
      Gaza war continues to have 'catastrophic' effect on Palestinian economy, World Bank warns

      The real GDP of the Palestinian territories is expected to drop by 26% this year

      EconomyDecember 16, 2024
      Under the new system, tourists can request VAT refunds directly through registered e-commerce platforms before their purchases are shipped. Getty Images
      UAE to offer VAT refund to tourists for online purchases

      Eligibility will be verified at point of order fulfilment or delivery

      EconomyDecember 16, 2024
      The Arab states had the highest share of global migrants in their labour force. Photo: FatCamera
      Arab states draw in more migrant workers amid global surge in demand for labour

      Arab nations have highest share of migrants in their labour force, UN agency finds

      EconomyDecember 16, 2024
      Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed (centre), Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, inaugurates CMA Terminals at Khalifa Port. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
      Abu Dhabi opens $845m CMA Terminals at Khalifa Port to boost global trade

      The new facility comes with various sustainability features such as automated systems, solar power, and the region’s first net zero carbon administration building

      EconomyDecember 12, 2024
      Last week, Opec announced that it has extended its supply cuts until the end of 2026. Reuters
      Opec cuts 2024 oil demand forecast amid weaker quarterly data

      China is expected to remain the main driver of global demand

      EnergyDecember 11, 2024
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