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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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The expansion project will separate the arrivals areas from departures and enhance the airport's systems and amenities, authorities say. Wam
Sharjah begins work on $327m airport expansion project

It will increase airport's capacity to 20 million passengers annually

AviationJanuary 03, 2024
Tesla reported a 44 per cent drop in its third-quarter net income, driven by a dip in vehicle deliveries. Victor Besa / The National
China's BYD overtakes Tesla in electric car sales as competition heats up

Shenzhen-based company, which is backed by Warren Buffett, sold 526,409 units in the final quarter of 2023 while its US rival sold 484,507

TechnologyJanuary 03, 2024
Total expenditure in the 2024 budget is up by more than 16 per cent on a yearly basis. Antonie Robertson / The National
Sharjah Ruler approves emirate's 'largest budget' with $11.1bn expenditure

Nearly 26% of the 2024 budget has been allocated for wages

EconomyJanuary 02, 2024
The Al Wasl field was discovered by Dragon Oil in 2021. Photo: Dragon Oil
Dragon Oil starts production from Egypt’s Al Wasl field

State-owned company plans to drill seven new wells in the country by 2026

EnergyJanuary 02, 2024
The Address Hotel Dubai Marina will be rebranded as JW Marriott Hotel Marina from January. Sarah Dea / The National
Five luxury Dubai hotels to be rebranded and revamped

Three Address hotels, Vida Downtown and Manzil Downtown to be revamped as part of the move

Travel and TourismDecember 29, 2023
Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Jean-Baptiste Ondaye, the Republic of the Congo’s Minister of Economy and Finance, sign the agreement. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Trade
UAE and Republic of the Congo finalise terms of Cepa deal

Non-oil trade between countries surged 134 per cent to $2.1 billion in the first half of the year

EconomyDecember 28, 2023
Family-owned businesses are a critical part of the UAE’s private sector, accounting for a substantial number of jobs. Reem Mohammed / The National
UAE launches unified registry to boost family businesses

The registry will contain all information related to family companies in the Emirates

EconomyDecember 27, 2023
A robot greets people in Bangkok. Investors have put more than $4.2 billion into generative AI start-ups in 2021 and 2022. EPA
Is generative technology becoming a sight for sore AI?

As the powerful technology continues to advance, perceived risks grow more pronounced, industry experts say

TechnologyDecember 27, 2023
Mariusz Kaczmarek, chief operating officer of Dnipro-based PrivatBank. Alkesh Sharma / The National
ExclusiveUkraine's biggest bank using hi-tech methods to boost profits

Exclusive: State-owned bank migrated its entire data to the cloud in a record 43 days at the peak of Russian attack

TechnologyDecember 21, 2023
Seagliders combine the speed of an aircraft with the convenience of a boat. Photo: Regent
Aramex teams up with Regent for seaglider deal

UAE logistics company will explore opportunities in the Middle East and other key markets

TechnologyDecember 20, 2023
The new authority is also responsible for examining the federal government's consolidated annual report. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
UAE President issues law to establish Accountability Authority

The new body aims to boost the integrity of public finances

EconomyDecember 19, 2023
BlackRock building in New York. Reuters
BlackRock amends spot Bitcoin ETF proposal by introducing cash redemptions

Move expected to help asset management company obtain approval from SEC

CryptocurrenciesDecember 19, 2023
Acwa Power reported a 22 per cent increase in third-quarter revenue. Ruel Pableo / The National
Acwa signs power purchase deal for South Africa's hybrid renewable energy project

Located in Northern Cape province, Project DAO is currently under construction with a total cost of nearly $800 million

EnergyDecember 18, 2023
Fertiglobe is a joint venture between Adnoc and Netherlands-listed OCI. Photo: Fertiglobe
Adnoc to acquire OCI's stake in Fertiglobe for $3.6bn

The transaction will increase Adnoc's shareholding in the world’s largest seaborne exporter of urea and ammonia to 86.2%

EnergyDecember 15, 2023
Cloud computing applications are expediting the adoption of generative AI and intelligent automation, experts say. AFP
How the generative AI boom is boosting the cloud industry

Cloud computing is expected to support personalised healthcare, climate modelling, virtual experiences and autonomous vehicles

TechnologyDecember 15, 2023
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