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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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Microsoft's revenue during the July-September period jumped 13 per cent to $56.5 billion. Bloomberg
Microsoft shares rally as company beats expectations and reports 27% surge in profits

Its net profit jumped to $22.3 billion in the three months to the end of September

TechnologyOctober 24, 2023
Alphabet reported an 11 per cent annual surge in revenue last quarter to more than $76.7 billion. Reuters
Google parent Alphabet reports 41% jump in third-quarter profit

The world's largest provider of search and video advertisements reported a net profit of almost $19.7bn in the September quarter

TechnologyOctober 24, 2023
About 90 per cent of private companies in the country are family-owned, the UAE Ministry of Economy says. Pawan Singh / The National
Dubai to set up committee to settle family business disputes

New panel aims to prevent any harm to family businesses’ reputation or financial position while disagreement is being considered

EconomyOctober 24, 2023
From left, Dan Piehler, Helen Chen and Damien Drap, founders of Nomad Homes. Photo: Nomad Homes
PropTech start-up Nomad Homes raises $20m to fuel growth

Round led by California-based multi-stage venture fund Acrew Capital

Start-UpsOctober 24, 2023
RAKBank's total assets surged 10.2 per cent in the January-September period. Photo: RAKBank
RakBank's third-quarter profit surges 29% after robust deposits

Lender reports net profit of $123m for the July-September period

MarketsOctober 23, 2023
Acwa power is one of the biggest private sector utilities in the world. Reuters
Acwa Power joins Dutch companies to explore hydrogen export corridor

It will connect the Saudi utility's production sites and the port of Amsterdam

EnergyOctober 23, 2023
Elon Musk, X chief executive, has said introducing a fee to use the platform would deter people from creating fraudulent or automated accounts. AP
Musk says X to launch premium subscription models

The company has not disclosed the subscription rates or timetable for the move

TechnologyOctober 20, 2023
Saudi Arabia's PIF is at the centre of the kingdom's diversification strategy. EPA
Saudi Arabia to list global Islamic bonds on London Stock Exchange

The dual-tranche sukuk by the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund was more than seven times oversubscribed

EconomyOctober 19, 2023
Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Cop28 President-designate Dr Sultan Al Jaber addressed a high-level forum on green development in Beijing. Photo: Cop28
Dr Sultan Al Jaber calls for collective action to meet Paris goals

The Cop28 President met senior Chinese government officials and discussed a range of topics around climate change

Cop28October 18, 2023
Abdulla bin Touq, UAE Minister of Economy, has led a delegation to the 25th UNWTO general assembly in Uzbekistan. Photo: Ministry of Economy
UAE minister seeks Middle East co-operation for sustainable tourism

Emirates is keen to support global efforts to shape the future of sector, says Minister of Economy

EconomyOctober 18, 2023
Visitors look at a Tesla Model 3 EV at the third China International Consumer Products Expo, in Haikou, China. For 2023, Tesla aims to produce about 1.8 million cars. Reuters
Tesla's third-quarter profit dips 44% on poor deliveries

Texas company posted a net profit of $1.8bn in September quarter

BusinessOctober 18, 2023
Netflix earned a revenue of more than $8.5 billion in the past quarter. AFP
Netflix shares jump 12% on strong quarterly profit

The world’s largest streaming service reported a net profit of nearly $1.7bn in the September quarter

MarketsOctober 18, 2023
Morgan Stanley's revenue surged 2.2 per cent year-on-year to nearly $13.3 billion in the last quarter. Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley shares slide after 8.5% drop in Q3 profit

New York-based bank reports net income of $2.4 billion in quarter ending September

MarketsOctober 18, 2023
The investment of Dh131 billion in technology initiatives by the UAE banking industry has played a key role in attracting digitally savvy customers. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Net profits of Mena banks surge 30% in first half of 2023

Growth was driven by technological advancements, strong fiscal condition and government investments, EY says

BankingOctober 18, 2023
In August, Saudi Arabia launched a $200 million fund to invest in domestic and international high-tech companies. Reuters
Mena venture funding jumps to $250m in Q3 driven by early-stage investments

The number of deals remained flat at 78 in the September quarter compared to Q2, Magnitt says

EconomyOctober 18, 2023
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