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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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Google has released two open models, Gemma 2B and 7B, that aim to help developers in “building AI responsibly”. AFP
Google's Gemma: All you need to know about open-source AI model

It will allow users to access the research and tools used in Google's flagship generative AI model Gemini

TechnologyFebruary 21, 2024
Saudi Arabia is taking ambitious measures to diversify its economy away from oil as part of its Vision 2030 initiative, with technology a key element. Reuters
Saudi PIF-backed Alat signs pacts to boost tech manufacturing

The company has joined forces with Softbank, Carrier, Dahua and Tahakom

EconomyFebruary 20, 2024
Agthia is transforming its operations under a five-year growth strategy. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Agthia's 2023 net profit jumps 10% on strong revenue

Abu Dhabi-listed company reported a net profit of $82 million

MarketsFebruary 14, 2024
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the announcement of Bharat Mart. AFP
Dubai and India establish new trading market for manufacturers

The development in Jafza is projected to house 1,500 showrooms for retail and wholesale customers

EconomyFebruary 14, 2024
Saudi Arabia's total revenue dropped nearly 4 per cent in 2023. EPA
Saudi Arabia's budget deficit jumps to $22bn on higher spending

Kingdom is transforming its economy under its Vision 2030 diversification agenda

EconomyFebruary 14, 2024
Emaar's revenue grew 7 per cent in the 2023 financial year. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Emaar’s 2023 profit jumps 70% on higher property sales

Company's net profit for the 12 months to the end of December reached $3.2 billion

PropertyFebruary 08, 2024
Uber's operating income stood at $652 million in the December quarter. AP
Uber records 140% jump in Q4 profit as bookings increase

The company’s net income in the December quarter surged to more than $1.4bn

TechnologyFebruary 07, 2024
Aldar's headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
Aldar awarded contracts worth $6bn in 2023

About half of the contracts' total value is being recirculated to the local economy, Abu Dhabi-listed developer says

PropertyFebruary 07, 2024
Dubai has reported an increase in real estate activities in 2023. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai's real estate transactions surged to 1.6 million last year

The number of deals recorded in 2023 climbed to 166,400, worth $173 billion

PropertyFebruary 07, 2024
Dubai's economy expanded by an annual 3.3 per cent in the first nine months of last year. Antonie Robertson / The National
Dubai's non-oil foreign trade hits $540bn a year before schedule

Emirate's economic growth is being propelled by various government initiatives

BusinessFebruary 06, 2024
Earlier this month, IHC announced the formation of a new holding company, 2PointZero. Photo: IHC
Abu Dhabi's IHC reports increased 2023 net profit on strong revenue

The company’s net profit jumped to $9bn in the January-December period

MarketsFebruary 05, 2024
Amazon's fourth-quarter revenue jumped 14 per cent on an annual basis to $170 billion. AP
Amazon stock jumps 8% on strong Q4 profit and robust outlook

The company reported a net profit of $10.6bn in the last quarter

TechnologyFebruary 02, 2024
Apple's revenue surged almost 2 per cent on an annual basis to nearly $119.6 billion during the December quarter. Reuters
Apple reports 13% surge in profit on iPhone and services business

The company’s fiscal first-quarter net profit jumped to almost $34bn

TechnologyFebruary 01, 2024
Meta's revenue in the last quarter surged by an annual 25 per cent to more than $40.1 billion. AP
Meta shares jump 15% as Q4 net income surges to $14 billion

The company has reported double-digit revenue growth for three consecutive quarters

TechnologyFebruary 01, 2024
The Galaxy S24 Ultra being demonstrated at Samsung's Unpacked event in San Jose, California, on January 17
Samsung launches Galaxy S24 in UAE: Everything you need to know

The flagship series was globally launched on January 17 at the Unpacked event in San Jose

TechnologyJanuary 31, 2024
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