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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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Boeing 787 aircraft undergo checks at the Everett Production Facility in Washington state. AP
FAA probes Boeing whistleblower's claims regarding safety of 787 jets

Sam Salehpour alleges the US plane maker overlooked concerns that could potentially affect aircraft's longevity

AviationApril 09, 2024
The new decree in Dubai will replace a previous tribunal with a new authority that will have a broader mandate. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai to set up body to resolve DIFC and domestic court conflicts

Authority to resolve cases that stem from city's unique dual-court system

EconomyApril 08, 2024
Ivan Kroshnyi, serial investor and founder of Dubai-based sustainable urban mobility start-up Eco Way. Photo: Eco Way
Dubai's Eco Way aims to lead charge to carbon-free mobility

Generation Start-up: Founded in December, the company aims to roll out 30,000 electric bikes within a year

BusinessApril 08, 2024
Meta is making changes to its policies, which is says will reduce misleading content on its platforms. Reuters
Meta to start labelling all AI-generated content from May

The company says it will remove the altered content only if it violates its policies or in the 'highest risk scenarios'

TechnologyApril 05, 2024
Last year, UAE consumers preferred smaller basket sizes while making more shopping trips. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE consumer spending jumps 13% in 2023 on higher retail spend

Segments such as fashion, leisure and entertainment recorded strong growth

EconomyApril 04, 2024
AD Ports is the main operator of industrial cities and free zones in Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National
AD Ports joins Iraq to develop Al Faw Grand port and its economic zone

Abu Dhabi company will set up joint venture with General Company for Ports of Iraq to develop new facilities

EconomyApril 03, 2024
Developers performed more than 14,000 experiments with the new technology without a single error, Microsoft and Quantinuum said. Photo: Quantinuum
What does Microsoft's quantum computing breakthrough mean?

New technology will boost the reliability of quantum computing, which is driving discoveries in fields such as health care, energy, AI and financial modelling

TechnologyApril 03, 2024
The new terminal will be able to handle 9 million tonnes of grain and 3.5 million tonnes of fertilisers annually. Wam
DP World to build terminal to handle 12.5 million tonnes of cargo annually

Facility will manage 12.5 million tonnes of cargo annually once complete

EconomyApril 02, 2024
Dubai skyline. The UAE has unveiled several initiatives and policies to help attract more capital and talent to the country. AFP
UAE considers 10-year 'golden licence' to boost business

Proposed long-term commercial licences will instil confidence among investors, analysts say

EconomyMarch 28, 2024
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The authorities plan to use public-private partnerships to provide Emiratis with housing by approved developers. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Abu Dhabi launches $953m residential project for UAE citizens

Yas Canal development is expected to be completed by late 2027

PropertyMarch 26, 2024
Dave Calhoun, Boeing's chief executive, who has announced he is stepping down. Reuters
Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun to step down by end of year

Commercial head Stan Deal to retire as part of overhaul announced by US aerospace company amid safety crisis

AviationMarch 25, 2024
Abu Dhabi is diversifying its non-oil economy and expanding efforts to boost investments across sectors including tourism. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Abu Dhabi extends 10% tourism tax waiver until end of year

Organisers are still required to get event licences following specified regulations

EconomyMarch 22, 2024
Commercial and residential buildings in Ankara. GCC countries are working towards enhancing economic ties with Turkey. Bloomberg
GCC and Turkey launch talks on free trade agreement

Six-member bloc is signing new trade and economic deals globally

EconomyMarch 21, 2024
Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, during a visit to Global Pharma in Dubai in January. Photo: Global Pharma
Ministry transforming UAE's industrial sector, says Dr Al Jaber

The Emirates recorded a 49% jump in sector's contribution to GDP since Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology was established in 2020

EconomyMarch 20, 2024
Masdar has developed and partnered in clean energy projects in more than 40 countries. Getty Images
Masdar to acquire 50% stake in US clean energy company Terra-Gen

US company offers end-to-end renewable project development, financing and operating capabilities

EnergyMarch 19, 2024
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