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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 launched new AI-powered features to boost search results. Reuters
What we know about Google's Circle to Search and AI updates

Samsung’s latest Galaxy S24 smartphones series will use US company's AI platform Gemini

TechnologyJanuary 17, 2024
UAE launched the National In-Country Value programme to boost the private sector’s participation in the economy. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
UAE's industrial sector added $53.6bn to economy in 2023

The Emirates has achieved 30% of its Operation 300bn target since the launch of the strategy in 2021, MoIAT says

EconomyJanuary 17, 2024
Apple’s net profit jumped 10.7 per cent on an annual basis in its 2023 fiscal fourth quarter, despite a yearly drop in total sales. Bloomberg
Aramco and Adnoc ranked region’s most valuable brands

Electric vehicle maker Tesla drops out of global top 10 list, Brand Finance Global 500 report finds

EconomyJanuary 17, 2024
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft with a door plug awaits inspection at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. AP
Boeing to step up inspections for grounded 737 Max planes

On January 6, following Alaska Airlines' plane's blowout, the FAA ordered the grounding of 171 Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft

AviationJanuary 15, 2024
Customers explore iPhones at an Apple store in Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Why the smartphone market is set to rebound in 2024

Emerging economies, changing consumer dynamics and tech breakthroughs are set to drive a revival

TechnologyJanuary 14, 2024
Fireworks light up the sky by the Burj Al Arab luxury hotel tower in Dubai at midnight on New Year's Eve. AFP
UAE hotel revenues surge 27% in first nine months of 2023

Number of hotel guests in the Emirates reached 20.2 million during the January-September period

Travel and TourismJanuary 11, 2024
Avalon Pharma's potential listing marks the latest addition to a series of IPOs on Saudi Arabia's Tadawul, the largest Arab stock exchange in terms of market value. EPA
Saudi Arabia's Avalon Pharma announces price range for IPO

The company aims to list 30% of its shares on the Tadawul

MarketsJanuary 11, 2024
Apple’s chief executive Tim Cook has described Vision Pro as a new 'era of spatial computing'. Bloomberg
Apple's Vision Pro: Is the $3,500 price tag justified?

The AR-VR headset, which will go on sale in the US on February 2, costs more than nearly three weeks’ pay for the average American

TechnologyJanuary 11, 2024
The skyline of Beirut. Al Habtoor said it has invested close to $1 billion in Lebanon. Getty Images
UAE's Al Habtoor Group files dispute notice against Lebanon

Conglomerate says the country has breached obligations of a treaty to protect its near-$1bn investments

EconomyJanuary 10, 2024
DP World is expanding its investment in India. Reuters
DP World signs deals worth $3bn to boost trade in Indian state

Agreements signed during Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit encompass the establishment of new ports, terminals and economic zones in the Indian state

EconomyJanuary 10, 2024
In the past few months, X has paid over 80,000 creators through its ads revenue sharing programme. PA Wire
Elon Musk's X to launch peer-to-peer payments service in 2024

Company aims to “revolutionise 2024 with groundbreaking products and services"

TechnologyJanuary 09, 2024
Customers can place orders for Apple Vision Pro. AP
All we know about Apple's AR-VR headset Vision Pro

At $3,499, the new device will be available in the US from February 2

TechnologyJanuary 08, 2024
Helen Chen, chief executive of Nomad Homes, says the start-up is focused on building new AI-driven capabilities and offering more customised solutions to its clients. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Generation Start-up: Nomad Homes aims to simplify the process for property buyers

Founded in 2020, the company has raised $44m thus far

Start-UpsJanuary 08, 2024
Founded in 2022, Perplexity has to date raised $100 million. Reuters
Perplexity out to revolutionise AI-powered search and rival Google

California-based start-up has raised $73.6m in latest funding round

Start-UpsJanuary 05, 2024
Microsoft said it aims to make 2024 'the year of the AI PC'. AP
Microsoft’s new Copilot key marks first big change to Windows keyboard in 30 years

New key will allow people to participate in 'AI transformation more easily'

TechnologyJanuary 04, 2024
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