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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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Apple's net profit in the September quarter surged to more than $22.95 billion. AFP
Apple reports 11% jump in Q4 profit on strong iPhone business

However company's revenue dropped for the fourth quarter in a row

TechnologyNovember 02, 2023
Abu Dhabi-listed Alpha Dhabi Holding plans to continue boosting its portfolio. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Alpha Dhabi's Q3 profit almost doubles on investments and acquisitions

Net profit attributable to owners of the company for the quarter climbed to $239m

MarketsNovember 02, 2023
The gaming sector is estimated at approximately $200 billion globally. AFP
Dubai seeks to add 30,000 jobs in gaming sector over next 10 years

New programme aims to boost economic contribution of the sector to $1 billion

TechnologyNovember 02, 2023
LinkedIn's revenue increased almost 8 per cent annually in the third quarter. Reuters
LinkedIn announces new AI tool as it exceeds 1 billion members

Technology will help premium subscribers assess whether or not a job is a good fit

TechnologyNovember 01, 2023
The UAE plans to keep the rate of corporate tax unchanged for the foreseeable future. Nick Donaldson / The National
UAE issues guide to determine corporate tax liability for non-residents

It outlines the process of computing taxable income

EconomyNovember 01, 2023
E& has joined forces with international companies such as SK Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, Singtel and Indosat to launch a global alliance in AI for telecoms. Photo: E-Vision
UAE's e& posts 20% rise in Q3 profit as subscriber base grows

Total group subscribers reached 167 million in the September quarter

MarketsOctober 31, 2023
Last month, DIB said it was acquiring a 20 per cent stake in Turkey's TOM Group of Companies, marking its entry into the nation's banking sector. Photo: DIB
Dubai Islamic Bank profit climbs 20% driven by higher revenue

Lender's net profit for the three months to the end of September jumps to $449 million

MarketsOctober 31, 2023
People stand outside an Apple Store in Shanghai. The company is manufacturing its own silicon to reduce its dependence on other suppliers and reduce supply chain friction. Reuters
Apple launches new M3 chips, iMac and MacBook Pro series

In the UAE, 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 chip starts at Dh6,899

TechnologyOctober 31, 2023
Du's revenue rose about 3.7 per cent annually to almost Dh3.3 billion in the September quarter. Philip Cheung / The National
Du's third-quarter net profit rises 60% on subscriber growth

Company’s mobile customer base jumped 9.4 per cent annually to 8.1 million subscribers

MarketsOctober 30, 2023
Meta's revenue from July to September surged by 23 per cent year-on-year to more than $34.1 billion. Reuters
Ad-free plans launched for Facebook and Instagram users in Europe

Service will be available across the EU from November, priced from $10 per month

TechnologyOctober 30, 2023
Riyadh skyline. Saudi Arabia's PIF has established 90 companies since 2017. EPA
Saudi Arabia's PIF announces initiatives to boost kingdom's asset management industry

Wealth fund launches Managers Gate Platform and Portfolio Management Development Programme

EconomyOctober 27, 2023
Amazon's revenue during the third quarter increased 13 per cent on an annual basis to $143.1 billion. Bloomberg
Amazon's shares jump as quarterly profit more than triples

Company’s net income increased to $9.9bn in the September quarter on strong advertising and cloud business

TechnologyOctober 26, 2023
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Ajay Banga, World Bank president, during their meeting. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed and World Bank president hold talks

In meeting with Ajay Banga, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance explored ways to strengthen ties between UAE and Washington-based lender

EconomyOctober 26, 2023
Meta's revenue from July to September surged by 23 per cent annually to more than $34.1 billion. AFP
Meta shares rise as its Q3 net income surges 164% on strong ad business

California-based company has 'substantially completed planned employee layoffs'

TechnologyOctober 26, 2023
Amazon said advertising products in a lifestyle setting can lead to almost 40 per cent higher click-through rates. AP
Amazon unveils AI-driven image generation tool for advertisers

Company has offered use of its new tool to select advertisers and will expand availability in the coming months

TechnologyOctober 25, 2023
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