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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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Bank of America's revenue rose by 3 per cent on an annual basis to $25.2 billion in the last quarter. AP
Bank of America profit surges 10% on higher interest income

Goldman Sachs says third-quarter net earnings fell by about 33 per cent to $2.06 billion

MarketsOctober 17, 2023
The electric motors of an Archer Aviation aircraft. Reuters
Abu Dhabi's Adio links up with Archer for electric air taxis

The UAE capital is the first international launch partner of the US company

AviationOctober 16, 2023
Saeed Khalfan Al Ghafri, left, chief executive of Emirates Steel, and Ahmed Al Musawa Al Hashemi, chief executive of Oman and Etihad Rail Company. Photo: OER
Oman and Etihad Rail teams up with Emirates Steel Arkan to boost trade

The UAE-Oman rail network aims to transport four to six million tonnes of raw materials to Al Ain annually

EconomyOctober 16, 2023
Phoenix Group, which will be listed on ADX, is the exclusive distributor of mining equipment MicroBT. Photo: ADX
UAE's Phoenix Group plans to launch IPO on Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange

It will be the first privately owned crypto and blockchain entity to be listed on a Middle East stock market

MarketsOctober 13, 2023
Boeing reported a net loss of $149 million in the second quarter on the back of delays and cost issues. AP
Boeing and Spirit 'broaden inspections' to address 737 Max flaw

US plane maker sets 737 production target of 38 jets a month, rising to 50 by 2025 to 2026

AviationOctober 13, 2023
OQGN shares are expected to start trading on Muscat Stock Exchange on October 24. Photo: Syed Basheer Ahmed
OQ Gas Networks raises about $750m in largest IPO of Oman

Upon listing, the company will be the third largest on the MSX by market cap

EnergyOctober 12, 2023
Aramco has been expanding its presence in vital markets globally and bolstering its downstream operations. Bloomberg
Aramco signs pact for talks to buy 10% stake in Chinese refiner

Minority acquisition of Shandong Yulong Petrochemical will further boost Aramco’s investments in China

EnergyOctober 11, 2023
Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, centre, with Fluent Finance executives. Photo: Ministry of Economy
US-based Web3 company Fluent Finance joins UAE's NextGenFDI programme

FinTech company enables cross-border trade and plans to grow its workforce to between 100-125 people within five years

EconomyOctober 11, 2023
Najla Al Midfa, chief executive of Sheraa, says the centre is looking for entrepreneurs who are committed to Sharjah, open to constructive feedback and are coachable. Pawan Singh / The National
Sharjah's Sheraa aims to set up fund to invest in potential start-ups, CEO says

Exclusive: The entrepreneurship centre's first fund will focus on early-stage companies active in traditional as well as futuristic domains

EconomyOctober 11, 2023
Mubadala Capital began operations as a wholly owned asset management unit of Mubadala Investment Company in November 2021. Photo: Mubadala
Mubadala Capital closes second investment fund in Brazil after raising $710m

In February last year, the company closed its first fund in Brazil with total commitments of $322 million

EconomyOctober 10, 2023
Saudi Arabia's PIF-backed Lucid showcases Air Dream edition EV on the opening day of the Geneva International Motor Show Qatar 2023, in Doha, last week. Bloomberg
PIF sets up company to boost Saudi Arabia’s EV production

Tasaru Mobility Investments will drive strategic investment and partnerships to localise manufacturing

TechnologyOctober 10, 2023
Omar Ghanem, co-founder and chief executive of GAM3S.GG. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Generation Start-up: How GAM3S.GG is democratising Web3 gaming

Launched in July last year, the start-up raised $2m last month to fuel growth

Start-UpsOctober 09, 2023
Malaysia is the UAE’s 12th largest global trade partner. Bloomberg
UAE and Malaysia hold roundtable aimed at boosting trade ties

Two sides explore joint venture opportunities in high-growth sectors such as energy, infrastructure, logistics and food security

EconomyOctober 06, 2023
Wind turbines in Masdar's wind farm on Sir Bani Yas island in Abu Dhabi. Masdar aims to expand its capacity to at least 100 gigawatts of renewable energy by the end of the decade. Reuters
Abu Dhabi's ADX announces listing of Masdar's green bonds from October 10

Issue size of the green bonds is $750 million with a fixed rate of interest of 4.8%

MarketsOctober 05, 2023
The domestic card initiative aims to bolster financial inclusion and support the UAE's digitisation agenda. AFP
UAE and India to develop payments card initiative in the Emirates

New project aims to enable growth of e-commerce and digital transactions in the UAE

EconomyOctober 05, 2023
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